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  • Courtesy photo

    By: centraljersey.com On Feb. 5, Michael Cavallo of Hillsborough won first place in his division in the Grom-O-Rama skateboarding contest championship in the 80-degree temperatures of Naples, Fla. He bested a field of 25 in the Beginners Street Division. Michael advanced by placing in one of the eight qualifier events held on the East Coast…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR

    Grateful for the help John and Kate Wood, Foxcroft Drive To Lawrence Township’s brave and comforting men and women in the Fire and Police departments and on the EMS Squad, and to our friends and neighbors we want to extend our deepest gratitude for all that you did for us whenour home caught on fire,…

  • Businesses can learn tax appeal process

    County Business Partnership sponsors seminar BRIDGEWATER – An upcoming seminar will provide business owners with information needed to evaluate tax assessments and determine whether a tax appeal is a worthwhile alternative. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 2, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Somerset County Vocational High School Technical Center, Vogt…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Free food draws crowd to ‘Sampler’

    HILLSBOROUGH: Free food draws crowd to ‘Sampler’

    Laura Sargent and daughter Emily Bowers of Hillsborough lined up for some of the offerings of Hurry Chutney, an Indian café near Som erville,at the ‘Sampler’ free food event last Friday night.

  • SENIOR CORNER: Column week of Feb. 17

    Hillsborough Senior Citizens Chapter A meets the first Thursday of the month in the municipal complex. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing you time to review the activities we have to offer. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. Dick Meier is president and you can call him at 359-6948 if you have a question.    Our…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR

    Food drive success Stephanie Chorney, Yes We CAN! Food Drives We wanted to thank the shoppers at the ShopRite of Lawrence who bought food for the Yes We CAN! food drive on Feb 5, 2011. Despite the rain, we collected many bags of fresh fruits, vegetables, and non-perishable food. The food gets donated to The…

  • Lessening, preventing fire damage is fireman’s job

    By: centraljersey.com I would like to clarify the comments made by Charles Dipierro concerning the "digging out of fire hydrants" in the Feb. 11 issue. Firstly, the article concerned a fire in Cranbury. The comments made by Mr. Dipierro were made at MTFD 3’s commissioners meeting and were in reference to hydrants in Monroe Township.…

  • MANVILLE: Zuza, Balucha chosen for honor

       Manville Mayor Lillian Zuza and Jennifer Scuderi Balucha of Manville will be honored as “outstanding women” in Somerset County at an awards dinner sponsored by the county Commission on the Status of Women.    Tickets are on sale for the program on Friday, March 25, at The Imperia at 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. A cash bar…

  • MANVILLE: Dr. Seuss celebration at library

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Manville Public Library is once again joining in the celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday with an event for students in Manville.    This is the second year the library is holding the event to celebrate the famous Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday, which is on March 2.    Ruth Bielanski, the children’s…