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  • HILLSBOROUGH: Signs of economy perking up in township.

    Three new stors open in recent weeks By Andrew Corselli, Staff Writer    There are signs that the economy is gaining a beat in Hillsborough. It may not be what it was a few years ago, but it certainly looks more upbeat than it has recently.    ”I think it’s getting somewhat better here in town,” said…

  • MILLSTONE: Planning Board OKs solar farm

    By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer    MILLSTONE — The Planning Board has given its unanimous approval to the construction of a 20-megawatt solar electric generating facility on a 132-acre parcel behind the Moto Industrial Park near the Monroe Township border.    The project, by Key Investments Inc., of Millstone, calls for about 60,000 solar panels to be…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of Feb. 17

    Baby-sitter training    Friday, Feb. 18 — Baby-sitter training will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the American Red Cross, 14 W. Cliff St., Somerville.    Another session will be held Friday, March 19, at the same hours.    There will be training in child care, first aid and making smart decisions to stay safe…

  • Seeds set for state girls hoops tourney

    By: centraljersey.com Northern Burlington High girls basketball coach Brad Campbell recorded the 100th win of his coaching career when the Greyhounds topped Burlington City, 60-38, last Saturday. Marissa Rivera and Rachel Dortch had big games, combining to score 28 points and grab 27 rebounds. The Florence girls basketball team picked up its eight win of…

  • Harvest Fair gives $13K in grants

    By: centraljersey.com The Hopewell Harvest Fair is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support other local non-profit organizations. Applicants are encouraged to apply for funding that will be put toward programming or important operating expenses. This year the Harvest Fair raised funds to support 19 local organizations with a total of $13,000. The Harvest…

  • Program on musicians offered

    By: centraljersey.com MONROE – The Artists in Residence series, "Meet the Musician," will be held at the Monroe Township Public Library at 4 Municipal Plaza. The lives and works of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van Beethoven will be highlighted with pianist Dennis Kobray. Discover the tragic and colorful life of Mozart on Saturday,…

  • Run Free Ranch to Hold Artist Round-Up Art Auction as its First Fundraiser on Saturday, March 5th at Artworks of Trenton
  • POLICE BLOTTER: Week of Feb. 17

       A North Street resident reported at 2:12 p.m. on Feb. 7 that her personal information was being used, including the submission of a 2010 income tax return. She reported the incident as instructed by the IRS, and it is a matter of record. * * *    A West Main Street resident reported at 2:07 a.m.…

  • Free advice from five former governors

    By: centraljersey.com If New Jersey, the most crowded state in the country, doesn’t pay attention to open space and clean air and water, "we can forget about creating anymore jobs." So said former Gov. Tom Kean last October when asked to provide advice to Gov. Chris Christie on the environment of this state we’re in.…