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  • HILLSBOROUGH: Clinic participants ‘rise to the occasion’

    HILLSBOROUGH: Clinic participants ‘rise to the occasion’

    By John Patten, Managing Editor Teamwork follows skill building at special basketball clinic    It’s a scrimmage you’d find in any Hillsborough gym most weekends — two squads of five players facing off. After inbounding the ball, the red team’s guard moves across the court, passes to a player posted up under the basket, who shoots…

  • MANVILLE: Ordinance would update fire safety rules

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    The borough is increasing and decreasing inspection and permit fees for its fire safety code to keep current with the state’s Uniform Fire Safety Act that has undergone its own amendments since its initial creation in 1983.    The Borough Council unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance Monday to establish…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Dinner aids grieving family

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    A Feb. 27 fundraiser organized to help the family of Davenport Way resident Daniel Wasylak, killed Jan. 17 in an auto accident, raised more than $5,000 for the family.    Mr. Wasylak, 44, died when his vehicle struck a marked patrol car head on, and was then struck by a second…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Student’s volunteerism, travels nets Congressional award

    HILLSBOROUGH: Student’s volunteerism, travels nets Congressional award

    Megan Arguell received a Congressional Youth Service Silver Award from Rep. Leonard Lance at a ceremony in his office with her parents, Carl and Molly Arguell. Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance

  • CRANBURY: Inviting exploration of a spirited past

       CRANBURY — The paranormal sightings and stories that have spread along generations of residents will soon be on parade, as the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society invites the public to explore the township’s ghostly folklore.    On June 6, the society will be hosting The Lantern Ghost Tour, where residents and visitors can stroll down Cranbury’s…

  • TANGENTS: Rocking along on a snow day

    by John Saccenti, Managing Editor    I know most of the words to nearly every Hannah Montana song. It’s not something I brag about, nor is it something I’m ashamed of. It is something that simply is, and there is nothing to be done about it.    I acquired this skill the same way we acquire any…

  • GOVERNOR CORZINE ANNOUNCES WAREHOUSE, OFFICE SPACE CONSOLIDATION PLAN, MILLIONS IN SAVINGS

    An initiative that will save taxpayers more than $12 million By Governor’s Office Press Release EWING – Governor Jon S. Corzine today announced an initiative that will save taxpayers more than $12 million through the consolidation of warehouse and office space used by state agencies.  “We are conducting a thorough review, department by department, to…

  • EDITORIAL: Rep. Lance can be voice of Main St.

       Last month, in an interview with Packet Publications editorial staff, U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th District) noted that while many of the nation’s largest banks and financial companies are near collapse, the nation’s community banks are still strong.    ”Community banks have not been part of the problem,” he said. “They are the ones that lend…

  • MANVILLE: Game proceeds to benefit students

    MANVILLE: Game proceeds to benefit students

    Matt Veglatte tries to get a shot past Juni (left) and Jess Sanchez during Friday’s fundraising volleyball game. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara