Category: archives

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Sustainable Hillsborough: A great deal can be done to help protect our community

    By Phil Ludvigsen, Special Writer    On Sept. 26th, the Hillsborough Township Committee voted to accept a resolution to ratify the Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Committee as the official coordinating body for developing and updating Hillsborough’s Strategic Sustainability Plan.    Sustainability is a process to identify and implement win-win situations that benefit the economy, environment, and our society…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: South girls put four in Top 10 at GMC individual bowling tournament

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    They didn’t have a champion, but they had a good time and a great showing.    The South Brunswick High girls bowling team continued to break new barriers last week, as a record four girls all medaled in the Greater Middlesex Conference Individual Tournament at Carolier Lanes’ Brunswick Zone.    ”It was…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Brace yourself — orthodontist’s contest to recognize helpful kids

    HILLSBOROUGH: Brace yourself — orthodontist’s contest to recognize helpful kids

    Steven Bar gets ready for a dental checkup with Dr. Laurene Wolf. Dr. Wolf is launching a contest to help recognize her young patients’ efforts to help others in the community. Photo courtesy of Howard Wolf

  • If You Ever Leave Me…I’m Going With You!

    If You Ever Leave Me…I’m Going With You!

    By Kelly Skinner Contact:  Kelly Skinner, director of public relations 732-247-7200, ext. 542 [email protected] Renu Verma, marketing & pr coordinator 732-247-7200, ext. 517 [email protected] If You Ever Leave Me…I’m Going With You! An Evening Celebrating Marriage and Comedy   Featuring and Written by Renée TAYLOR and JOE BOLOGNA   Sunday, February 8, 2009, 3pm; $60, $50,…

  • NBC, BRHS bowling teams chasing titles

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     Going into action last week, the Northern Burlington High School boys’ bowling team was closing in on a Liberty Division championship and the Greyhound girls were looking for some help.     Going into this past Tuesday’s match against Rancocas Valley, the opposite was true.     “Things certainly turned around…

  • Councilmen lauded for efforts

    Kyle Collins, of Lawrenceville    I am proud of Councilmen Rick Miller and Bob Bostock for working so hard the past several weeks to ensure that the selection process for a new council member was thorough and transparent. Despite the best efforts of the Democrats on the council to frustrate their efforts, they stuck to their…

  • CRANBURY: An icy situation on Brainerd Lake

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — During these wintry months township officials are sending out a warning to residents: Before stepping out onto Brainerd Lake, look for a flag that indicates it’s safe.    Although Brainerd Lake can provide an ideal spot for skating or sledding, if the conditions are not right it can be…

  • 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: Brace yourself — orthodontist’s contest to recognize helpful kids

    HILLSBOROUGH: Brace yourself — orthodontist’s contest to recognize helpful kids

       Dr. Laurene Wolf will be putting her money where her patients’ mouths are, offering free braces for a local student who is working to make a difference in the community.    As part of February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dr. Wolf is launching her “Giving Smiles” program, an opportunity for the local children and teens…