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  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Purse strings tightened this year

    Economy affects local shoppers this holiday season By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    While the economy technically may not be in recession anymore, continued financial uncertainty is causing a number of residents to watch their budgets this holiday season.    Some area residents say they are dramatically cutting the amount they spend on holiday gifts this year.…

  • MANVILLE: Elks tree sales help special programs

    MANVILLE: Elks tree sales help special programs

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Sunday was a beautiful day — perfect for taking extra time to select a Christmas tree, which many area residents did at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge on Brooks Boulevard.    The Elks have been selling the trees for many years with the proceeds going to its programs for special needs…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: ARIS students double food drive goal

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    Auten Road Intermediate School’s Team 6 E hoped to collect 200 items for the Hillsborough Food Bank during its four-day food drive Nov. 16 through Nov. 20.    By the second day of the drive, the students surpassed the goal, and set a new goal — 400 items — Kelly Villano,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Local power broker considers friend’s election

    HILLSBOROUGH: Local power broker considers friend’s election

    Jeff Michaels’ friendship with Gov.-elect Chris Christie earned him a spot on one political Web site’s list of the state’s most influential people. Photo courtesy of Jeff Michaels

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Three cheers for Dukes squad

    HILLSBOROUGH: Three cheers for Dukes squad

    The Hillsborough Dukes cheerleaders complete their routine at the Eastern Regional Championship at the Sun Center National Bank Arena in Trenton, earning a trip to the national championships in Orlando, Fla. Photo courtesy of Patty Levonaitis

  • Chauncey’s “Special-teas” Slated For The Holiday Season

    Chauncey’s “Special-teas” Slated For The Holiday Season

    Chauncey’s “Special-teas” Slated For The Holiday Season

  • MANVILLE: Elks tree sales help special programs

    MANVILLE: Elks tree sales help special programs

    Sharon, Andy and Logan Lindstrom watch as Elks member Rich Turner prepares their tree. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Bascom retiring, Kelly moving up

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor Longtime Township Administrator/Clerk Barbara Bascom is getting ready for retirement.    Ms. Bascom said this week that she would be working until either Dec. 31 or Jan. 31.    ”I’m looking forward to retirement,” said the Neptune resident, who began working for the township in 1992.    In a related move, the Township…

  • MANVILLE: Borough trucks get new decals

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Although members of the council burst out laughing when he joked that he could not guarantee how big the lettering would actually be, Phil Petrone, director of the Department of Public Works, said that he has ordered Manville logo decals for three DPW vehicles.    The decals — similar to ones…