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Council members want reputation of a business-friendly township
By: John Saccenti – Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR -With an eye toward improving the business environment, Township Council members Diane Ciccone and Kamal Khanna are reaching out to local business owners. "We are asking them, ‘what do you need from us. What do you need from us to help you grow and to make more…
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Local firm wins bypass bid
Officials tout potential for new jobs By: Brian Roach – Staff Writer Mayor Frank DelCore and Assemblyman Peter Biondi were on hand to congratulate Anthony and Joseph Caruso, owners of the Hillsborough-based Carbro Constructors Corporation, on July 7 after the company was awarded a $43 million contract to construct a section of the Route 206…
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Foundation adding to board
By: Eileen Oldfield – Staff Writer The Hillsborough Education Foundation hopes to add between five and 10 members to its board, with the hope that more input will help it achieve its goals – more education opportunities in local schools and in the community. "We need individuals that reflect the demographics of Hillsborough: geographically, ethnically…
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WEST AMWELL: South officials solicit opinions
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — When it comes to South Hunterdon Regional High School, it seems everyone has an opinion. This year’s school election was a catalyst for public discussion of everything from extracurricular activities and sports programs to expenses and per-pupil cost. Taxpayers have conveyed their opinions in the voting booth…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Ready to represent
Newbury set for national games Jason Newbury, 20, of Hillsborough will compete in soccer at the 2010 Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, Neb., from Sunday through July 23. His performance at the Fall Sports Festival qualified him to compete at the national level with Team New Jersey, comprised of 52 athletes and 15 coaches.…
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Group working to increase organic farming awareness
By: Eileen Oldfield – Staff Writer While the number of organic farms in New Jersey is about the same, the desire for produce grown without chemicals has risen – and that’s a good thing for the Northeast Organic Farmers’ Association, directors David and Michelle Glenn said. "Organics in New Jersey has stayed pretty steady number-wise,…
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Library
By: centraljersey.com Follow this column concerning special events being planned at Hillsborough Public Library, located in the municipal complex, South Branch Road and Beekman Lane, 369-2200. Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Registration is required for all…
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MILLSTONE: Facilities accord leads to surcharge for rec participants
By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor MILLSTONE The township and local school district have reached an agreement on a yearlong debate over the use of the latter’s facilities for municipally sponsored recreation programs. And, as a result of that deal, participants will be paying the township a new $10 surcharge in addition to the rec…
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Police blotter
By: centraljersey.com Hopewell Township police Lt. Lance Maloney reported: – Pennington-Rocky Hill Road between Carter Road and Bailey Drive will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for the remainder of this week. Early in the week, there were a few hours of one-lane alternating traffic through the intersection on Carter Road for test…
