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  • Promotion for principal opens job at Crossroads South

    Search to begin to replace James Warfel at the middle school. By: Paul Koepp    The school district has a new student services director, but Crossroads South Middle School has lost its principal.    That’s because James Warfel has been named to the post to help at-need students following the retirement of George Scott, effective Aug. 1,…

  • Concerns raised over ARRC zoning

    Residents to voice opinions about possible senior center on Beekman Road By: Paul Koepp    Residents will have a chance to give their opinions about a proposed rezoning that could allow a senior housing community to be built on Beekman Road near Route 27.    In response to concerns voiced by some residents, the Township Council postponed…

  • Refinancing trims tax rate

    Ken Phillips, of RBC Capital Markets: This was like hitting a grand slam By: Paul Koepp    Residents looking for tax relief will find some, thanks to a financial maneuver that should save the school district more $3 million, according to district officials.    The refinancing of a $40 million 1997 bond used to build the high…

  • Bad weather hurts Legion team in tournament loss

    Game takes three days to complete By: Rudy Brandl    It took three days and one severe rainstorm to knock out Hillsborough from the American Legion Pyramid League baseball playoffs.    Hillsborough suffered an agonizing elimination loss to Skillman in a game that took five days to complete. After the teams played to a 4-4 tie through…

  • Legion team finished last in tough summer

    Post 12 dropped many close ones By: Rudy Brandl    The Somerville-Manville American Legion baseball team entered the summer with high hopes and lofty expectations for good reason.    Post 12 was carrying a roster filled with players from a Somerville High team that went 21-6 and advanced all the way to the Central Jersey Group 2…

  • Charter group votes for mayor-council recommendation

    Debate over report continues By:Audrey Levine    In a 3-2 vote Wednesday, and amid more debate over the group’s official report, the Charter Study Commission voted to recommend a mayor-council form of government for Hillsborough Township.    The recommendation will be put on November’s ballot for approval.    The members voting for the mayor-council form cited its flexibility…

  • Judge rules restaurant must move

    Soupe du Jour to close after Sunday By: John Tredrea    Patty Phillips struggled for words to describe her despondency and apprehension.    "I feel like my mind is frozen," she stated quietly late Monday afternoon. "I’m just numb and feel sick about what’s happened. I don’t know what I’ll do next as far as survival goes."…

  • DCA grant paves way for downtown project

    By: Cara Latham    PLUMSTED — Township officials say a $50,000 Smart Future grant the township received from the state this year is helping Plumsted move forward with its plans to redevelop the New Egypt business district.    The grant, from the Department of Community Affairs’ Office of Smart Growth, will help bring sewer service to the…

  • HHS boys put in extra time on basketball court

    Team camps, clinics, pickup games provide opportunities By: Rudy Brandl    Hillsborough High boys’ basketball coach Ian Progin wants to make sure his players receive enough chances to improve their game before the next scholastic season begins in December. That’s why he’s providing ample opportunities for them to participate in team camps, individual improvement sessions and…