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  • HILLSBOROUGH: Lance says mercury being prepped for move

    HILLSBOROUGH: Lance says mercury being prepped for move

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Although there is currently no definitive time frame for the removal of the mercury from the Somerville Depot, Rep. Leonard Lance, R-7th, announced today (Friday) that workers have begun binding the barrels for transport.    ”I observed the barrels of mercury, and workers were binding it with metal,” he said, after…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar

       Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in the Hillsborough Beacon, drop a note to Hillsborough Beacon Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542.    All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3244) or e-mailed to [email protected] before…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Hula-hula seniors

    HILLSBOROUGH: Hula-hula seniors

    Peterson Road resident Rose Reina-Rosenbaum gets the group started. Staff photo by Audrey Levine

  • CRANBURY: Museum focuses on local equine treasure

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — The Cranbury Museum’s latest exhibit is bringing the community’s attention to a local equine treasure most residents may not realize is based in their own backyard.    The exhibit, which opens Sunday, is titled The Hambletonian: Its Trotters, their Connections and the Racing Event, 1926-2009.    The Hambletonian Society, located…

  • MANVILLE: Four seniors among NJ’s ‘best and brightest’

    MANVILLE: Four seniors among NJ’s ‘best and brightest’

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Manville High School seniors Yanela Cruz, Takiyah Hodge, Dan Kirkaldy and Arielle Mizov have been named as Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars by the state Department of Education.    ”This award is the result of the hard work, dedication and scholarly aspirations of these students and through the support of…

  • Atlantic Builders Convention Adopts, Promotes ?Green? Products and Practices

    Eco-Friendly Educational Programs, Exhibits and Initiatives to Be Featured at April 2009 Conference BY Amy Whilldin Robbinsville, NJ – Demonstrating a commitment to “green” business practices within the home building industry, the Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) is soliciting and promoting eco-friendly companies to participate in the convention. Now in its 60th year, ABC is the…

  • Stenton Hosts Talk on Two Overlooked African
  • HILLSBOROUGH: Hula-hula seniors

    HILLSBOROUGH: Hula-hula seniors

    Otto Gross demonstrates his dancing skills at the Hillsborough senior center’s Hawaiian luau on Jan. 30. Staff photo by Audrey Levine

  • Movie Times: Feb. 6-12

    Movies and times are valid from Feb. 6-12. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): Pink Panther 2 (PG) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:15; Sat.-Sun. 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:15. Coraline (PG) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 1:35, 4:05, 6:30, 8:55;…