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  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    From the issue of Oct. 19, 2006. Family thankful for support To the editor:    A special thank you to all my family, friends, co-workers and all in the community.    I know this letter is long overdue, but honestly I just couldn’t get myself to put my thoughts down on paper until now.    Looking back, it…

  • Boys take break before wars

    By: David Gurney    After an electric 10-1-1 start to open up the season, probably the last thing the South Brunswick High School boys varsity team wanted was a prolonged break.    But after dropping a 2-1 decision to Monroe on Saturday to lose their last three games by a combined three goals, maybe a break would…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    By:    Marielly L. Martinez, 31, of Toms River, was charged with driving while intoxicated after a police officer observed her 2000 silver Saturn speeding and swerving on Route 206 at 2:20 a.m. on Sept. 30, police said.    The officer detected the odor of alcohol on Ms. Martinez, who then failed the field sobriety test, police…

  • EDITORIAL

    People have no good excuse not to vote.    While more local residents participate in elections than in some parts of the nation, voter turnout seldom exceeds half of registered voters, a number that is less than the total number of adults.    The only real exceptions are presidential-election years, when turnout will jump to 65 to…

  • MEET THE CANDIDATES

       Editor’s note: Each year, the Hillsborough Beacon asks candidates for the Township Committee to share their views and ideas with readers. This year, voters will fill two, tree-year seats on the committee Nov. 7. . Democrats Karen Gaffney and Christian Mastondrea are running against incumbent Republicans Carl Suraci and Bob Wagner. Tell us about yourself…

  • Gymmasts bounce back from first loss

    RAIDER ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl        The Hillsborough High gymnasts dropped their first regular season meet of the season last week vs. Hunterdon Central, but the team won’t have to wait long to avenge that defeat.    While last week’s 110.125-109.9 loss probably ruined Hillsborough’s chances of winning the South Jersey League title, the Raiders can…

  • Non Solo Pasta

    This cozy, inexpensive Morrisville, Pa., spot offers everything from simple pizzas and pastas to fancier fare in an inviting atmosphere. By: Amy Brummer Non Solo Pasta 900 W. Trenton Ave. Morrisville, Pa. (215) 736-0750 www.nonsolopasta.org Food: Good + Service: A mixed bag Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Italian Vegetarian and Vegan Options:Salads, pastas and pizza Atmosphere: Neighborhood…

  • HHS boys survive county scare

    Confuorto uses head to keep team in tourney By: Rudy Brandl        FRANKLIN — Achille Confuorto used his head and height advantage to win two soccer games for the Hillsborough High boys last week.    The junior midfielder produced the biggest goal of the season in Saturday night’s Somerset County Tournament quarterfinals at Soccer Centers in…

  • Bulldogs gain second win of season

    FOOTBALL By: John E. Powers    Make no mistake; Hopewell Valley Central High School’s football team will take its 26-14 win over winless Allentown last Saturday. But coach Dave Caldwell is mindful about the improvement his team needs, so the Bulldogs and Caldwell’ staff certainly weren’t completely satisfied by their outing.    The Bulldogs, just in their…