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  • MILLSTONE: School board makes hiring decisions

    By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer    MILLSTONE — The Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of an interim director of special services for 2011-2012, as well as a short-term consulting contract for its incoming schools superintendent to enable him to become familiar with the district prior to his official Aug. 1 start date.    Scott…

  • SENIOR CORNER: Week of May 26

       The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW located on Washington Avenue. The club is open to new members who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55 if disabled.    Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Learning Express rewards teachers’ contributions

    Students could win prizes for writing about favorite teacher    Students could win prizes for themselves and their favorite teacher in a sweepstakes and essay contest sponsored by the Learning Express store.    The contests recognize Jeopardy! hosting its first-ever teachers’ tournament.    The “My Wonderful Teacher” essay contest will offer kids the chance to recognize their teacher.…

  • MANVILLE: Credit union, staff get kudos

    MANVILLE: Credit union, staff get kudos

    President Mroz reports at annual dinner By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    The 74th annual Manville Area Federal Credit Union meeting was held on May 17 at the VFW Hall on Washington Avenue. About 200 credit union members and guests attended the dinner buffet and meeting.    After the buffet dinner, the annual meeting was called…

  • Summer Camp to Open in Pennington/Hopewell

    By Har Sinai        PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP AT HAR SINAI TEMPLE 2011          The Early Childhood Center at Har Sinai Temple, is getting ready for another nurturing, entertaining, educational and safe summer camp season for children ages 2-1/2 to 5 years.         Located on the grounds of the Temple at 2421 Pennington Rd., at…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Township woman’s ‘moment’ wins jewelry prize

       Ji Hae Ju of Hillsborough is the grand prize winner of the Pandora international fine jewelry company’s nationwide “My Moments” contest.    Ms. Ju selected her prize, valued at $5,000, from the PANDORA store in the Bridgewater Commons Mall on Friday morning.    The “My Moments” contest ran from mid-March through April, and was advertised in the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Residents celebrate college graduation

       Hillsborough resident Kristen Shaw graduated summa cum laude from West Chester (Pa.) University with a degree in elementary education, a minor in special education and is state-certified to teach middle school math.    She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education. Kristen was also an ambassador for the university and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: College notes for week of May 26

       Golda Danquah of Hillsborough has been named to the Dean’s List at Dover Business College for the winter quarter. She attends the Dover campus.    Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.8 or better with a minimum of 12 academic credits.     * * *    Danielle Christine Rivera, daughter of Rose and Joseph Rivera of…

  • Jazz guitarist Matt Wong Performing at Princeton Library’s "Battle of the Bands"

    Jazz guitarist Matt Wong Performing at Princeton Library’s "Battle of the Bands"

    By Matt Wong Jazz and Fingerstyle guitarist Matt Wong will be playing at Princeton Library’s "Battle of the Bands" on Thursday May 26th, at 6:40 PM. Come see Matt Wong play his unique style of guitar playing called “Fingerstyle” which encompasses melody, rhythm, bass, and percussion, all played by one guitarist. For more information, please…