Category: archives

  • For historic preservation

    By: centraljersey.com Recently some letters have been circulating in the press and in the community concerning the ordinance proposed for Pennington’s historic preservation. I take issue with arguments by George Ackerman recently published in this paper. There is not a shred of evidence to prove that maintenance costs will "skyrocket" or that property values will…

  • SCFDW Invites Public to a Tea with Eleanor Roosevelt

    By Maureen Papke The Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women is very pleased to invite the public to a Tea with Eleanor Roosevelt on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 in the evening. The event will be held at the Hillsboro Point Clubhouse located at 10 Chandler Drive in Hillsborough. Rene Goodwin of the American Historical Theatre…

  • CS Rep

    Cathy-MPA “PAINT THE TOWN RED” EVENTS Benefit Local Charity, Elijah’s Promise New Brunswick, NJ – October 7th, 2010 New Brunswick, NJ — Over the course of a six-week period from September 2nd through October 7th, New Brunswick Rocks, a collection of dining and entertainment establishments, is partnering with Maker’s Mark, the original premium bourbon whisky,…

  • Thanks for supporting ABIS PTA car wash

    By: centraljersey.com I’m writing to express my gratitude to all the parents, students, and supporters of our recent car wash we had at Rhythms last weekend to benefit the ABIS PTA and our students. Altogether we had over 30 students, and numerous parents who either helped out washing cars, or brought car wash supplies to…

  • MHS Class of 1960 plans reunion events

    By: centraljersey.com MANVILLE – Three days of renewing friendships and reminiscing will the primary themes for the Manville High School Class of 1960’s 50th reunion, scheduled for Oct. 1 through Oct. 3. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. Oct. 1, with members of the class getting an alumni tour of the high school. At 7…

  • W

    By: centraljersey.com That’s something the poet Philip Schultz tries to instill in his students. Good poetry may start with a flash of inspiration, but the flash only goes so far, says the Pulitzer Prize-winner, who will be the headlining poet at the 13th annual Delaware Valley Poetry Festival on Friday, Sept. 24, in Stockton. The…

  • Faith Bahadurian

    By: centraljersey.com There’s a special feeling when an annual fundraising event reaches its 10th year. An aura of substance accrues from withstanding the test of time, of course. That really helps when you are asking participants to volunteer and attendees to pay, believe me. But there is also the reward of knowing that as your…

  • Campaign coverage puts readers first

    By: centraljersey.com In the spirit of fairness to all candidates, and with an eye toward providing the best service to our readers, The Hillsborough Beacon has a set of ground rules for coverage of local election campaigns. Under the guidelines, we commit to certain elements of news coverage. We are committed to providing background information…

  • Twin Silo Farm tour Sept. 19

    By: centraljersey.com On Sept. 19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., join Bucks Beautiful at Twin Silo Farm gardens, 5727 Twin Silo Road, Doylestown, for a tour of the gardens. Twin Silo Farm is located in Gardenville and was part of an original William Penn Land Grant. The 100-acre farm derives its name from the rare, double…