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  • MANVILLE: Artists’ reception ends show at library

    Community calendar, issue of April 3 Thurs., April 3    Art show reception: The Manville High School Artists’ Portfolio Group (Art Club) and Art Department caps its Youth Art Month Exhibit with a public reception for the artists, 6-7:30 p.m. Sat., April 5    College open house: Raritan Valley Community College hosts open house, 10 a.m. to…

  • HAMILTON: Council OKs consultant for energy savings

    HAMILTON: Council OKs consultant for energy savings

    Mayor Kelly A. Yaede’s administration recommended Gabel Associates, which was awarded a three-year contract by a 4-1 margin by the governing body Tuesday night. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — The Township Council has authorized Gabel Associates to serve as a consultant to assist Hamilton in implementing an energy aggregation plan.    Mayor Kelly A.…

  • COLUMBUS CORNER: April 3

    by Packet Media Group An Easter Cantata is planned for the Wesley United Methodist Church during their regular service on Sunday, April 6 at 11a.m. The church is located on East Main Street in Columbus. All are welcomed to attend.    The Northern Burlington Band Boosters Association is hosting a gift auction and luncheon on Sunday,…

  • FROM THE MAYOR: Efforts needed to stop state skimming of local revenue

    FROM THE MAYOR: Efforts needed to stop state skimming of local revenue

    by Mayor Kelly A. Yaede As your mayor, I am always mindful of your tax dollars. For that reason, I have renewed my efforts to end a state government practice of misusing your tax dollars that should be returned to your municipal budgets in order to directly offset property taxes.    Originally, taxes on gas and…

  • SOUTH COUNTY: See Sourlands by foot, bike, car

    SOUTH COUNTY: See Sourlands by foot, bike, car

    This turn-of-the-20th-century photo taken in the Sourlands is from the collection of the Van Harlingen Historical Society.

  • HAMILTON: Fugitive robbery suspect charged

    HAMILTON: Fugitive robbery suspect charged

    HAMILTON — A suspect in a March 23 an armed robbery and car jacking in Hamilton has been apprehended and transferred to township police, according to authorities.    Keith D. Square Jr., according to police, was arrested March 31 by the U.S. Marshals New York / New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force in Atlantic City.    Mr.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Average guys to test NFL pros in charity basketball on Saturday

       Many Hillsborough Township faces will take to the basketball court Saturday in a charity basketball game.    The average “Joes” will take on former NFL Pros in a game at Hillsborough High School. Proceeds go to the Hillsborough / Millstone Municipal Alliance, BoroSafe, Life Skills and Dreams for Kids.    Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and games…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Walking the line

    by Michele Byers Three hundred fifty years ago, a British royal decree created New Jersey’s first “subdivision,” the provinces of East Jersey and West Jersey.    But the Duke of York, who gave the land to two loyal friends, didn’t explain how to divide it.    That job fell to Surveyor-General George Keith, who was charged with…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Police Department welcomes new officer

    City officials welcomed a new police officer to the ranks March 20 with the swearing in of Justin Lewandowski. by Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — City officials welcomed a new police officer to the ranks March 20 with the swearing in of Justin Lewandowski.    ”We are pretty excited about Justin,” said Deputy Mayor…