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  • Model home now open at the Lofts at Washington Town Center

    Gracious one-story lofts feature up to 1,581 square feet, with one- and two-bedroom designs and up to two baths The Lofts at Washington Town Center feature spacious, luxurious kitchens and entertaining areas..    Chic, sophisticated and spacious that’s how homebuyers are describing the recently opened model home at The Lofts at Washington Town Center in Washington…

  • 2007 Lexus GS450h: the world’s first luxury hybrid sedan

    Lexus has earned a reputation for building some of the finest automobiles on the market By: Mike Blake The 2007 Lexus GS450h is the world’s first luxury hybrid sedan that combines luxury, fuel economy and environmental friendliness.    It was sleek, black, strong, luxurious and smooth. And it also was green — green-friendly, that is. The…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    From the July 26 edition Musical comedy    Thursday, July 26, to Sunday, July 29 — The first local presentation of the hilarious musical comedy "Nutcrackers" will take place at the Academy Theater in Bordentown.    In this sequel to the Broadway hit "Nunsense," the fun continues as the nuns of the Hoboken convent try their hand…

  • Gorbatuk takes over as MHS head wrestling coach

    2000 MHS grad has been wrestling since age 4 By: Rudy Brandl    Pat Gorbatuk always felt wrestling was his best sport in high school. It’s fitting that his first head coaching job will come in wrestling.    The 2000 Manville High graduate was a solid high school football player and track and field athlete who went…

  • Millstone places third

    By: Sean Moylan    The Millstone-Roosevelt 10-year-old Little League All-Star softball squad was so good, it took a 12-11, seventh-inning win by Florence in the losers’ bracket final on Sunday at host Washington Township to knock it out of the Final Four of the District 12 Tournament.    "It was a tough one. We got in an…

  • Skaters hitting new park

    Township Recreation Director: It’s been very well received By: Paul Koepp    Kids were gathering Tuesday afternoon to ride the rails and ramps of the new skate park in Reichler Park, and while they had some reservations about its size, township officials say it has been a hit.    About 370 kids have registered to use the…

  • Scout looking to soar with cleanup

    Greg Varga to help trees flourish By: Madeleine Johnson    As a Boy Scout and a volunteer firefighter, South Brunswick High School student Greg Varga knows a thing or two about giving back to his community.    Now, as the 17-year-old draws closer to finishing his Eagle Scout service project, he’s reaching out for volunteers to help…

  • Buyouts and business cyclesclosing Promenade furniture stores

    BC Home Furniture Gallery and Rockaway Bedding closing By:Audrey Levine    Despite recent efforts to make Hillsborough more business friendly, two local furniture stores are closing in the next few months.    BC Home Furniture Gallery and Rockaway Bedding, both located in the Hillsborough Promenade on Route 206, are now preparing to vacate their buildings.    According to…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    By: Compiled by Mary Stulack    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 Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Drive, Hillsborough, 08844. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (359-3930) or…