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HILLSBOROUGH: Library suggests bookplate as holiday gift
The Hillsborough Public Library suggests a bookplate dedication as a gift idea for this holiday season. A bookplate dedication is a way to remember or honor a loved one. For $25, a person can dedicate a new library book in that person’s honor. Choose the subject area, and the library will choose the book and…
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New Doctors Express in Bound BrookAnnounces Grand Opening December 12
By Robert P. Baker The new Bound Brook office of Doctors Express (www.doctorsexpress.com), an exciting new concept in urgent medical care that is spreading rapidly across the United States, has announced its Grand Opening on Wednesday, December 12, from 11:30AM to 3:30PM. With the opening of the new office, residents of Central New Jersey will…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police blotter, issue of Dec. 6
Powdery substance sent in mail is brought to police A Capricorn Drive resident came to police headquarters Nov. 29 with an envelope with a white powdery substance sent through the mail. The unknown substance was in a plastic wrapper, police said. The Somerset County Hazardous Materials Team determined the substance posed no biological risk. Local…
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MANVILLE: Month focuses on lung cancer
To the editor: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year, approximately 160,340 Americans are expected to die from lung cancer, accounting for 28 percent of all cancer deaths. That is why there is an entire month dedicated to this disease, raising awareness and increasing research to help put an end to it. People like…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Senior Corner column, week of Dec. 6
CHAPTER A Several members of Chapter A attended the bingo graciously hosted by Chapter B. In addition to the regular prizes, there were lovely poinsettia door prizes. Chapter A meetings start at 12:30 with doors open at 11:30, allowing time to review upcoming events. Refreshments are served after the meeting. Members may at any time…
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Eden Dreams Autism Gala Celebrates 25 Years
The 25th Annual Eden Dreams Gala, Dreams of Dreams Remembered will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. Pictured from left to right: Tom McCool, President & CEO, Eden Autism Services; Mary Ann Guarrieri, Event Co-Chair;
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ALLENTOWN: Boro approves emergency spending for storm expenses
By David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — Borough Council has unanimously approved a $37,500 emergency appropriation to cover the costs associated with Hurricane Sandy. The lion’s share of the appropriation ($32,000) is for garbage and debris removal, according to the resolution. The rest is for police overtime ($3,000) and insurance-related costs ($2,500). ”We have gone…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Santa Claus will make rounds in Flagtown this Saturday
This Saturday, the Flagtown Fire Department (Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No. 1) will continue its annual tradition of escorting Santa around Flagtown to visit the local children. Santa will deliver token gifts for children 12 years old and under, as well as candy canes and cheer for kids of all ages. Santa will make his…
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MANVILLE: FEMA official says, ‘Read letters sent to you’
To the editor: I visited one of the disaster recovery centers (DRCs) this morning and was able to listen to the staff meeting. One of the issues they have been trying to help people with is this: Some people affected by prior disasters, and who received FEMA assistance funds in the past, are coming into…
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