• HILLSBOROUGH: Flood issues, a year later

    An editorial    This week’s constant drumbeat of stories about the latest hurricane to barrel down on the U.S. had to remind Manville and Hillsborough residents of just one year ago and the tropical storm Irene that pounded the area.    Some homes, particularly along the Millstone and Raritan rivers in Manville, were devastated, with families uprooted.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Reilly’s first collegiate goal proves a winner

       Midfielder Jimmy Reilly of Hillsborough netted his first collegiate career goal to lift Saint Joseph’s University over Hartwick in the soccer season opener on Aug. 25 in Philadelphia.    Saint Joseph’s outshot Hartwick, 19-12, in regulation play, but each team was defensively solid as both went scoreless in the second half.    Just more than five minutes…

  • LAWRENCE: Township sues for bonds from Carriage Park developer

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Aiming to force the developer of the Carriage Park age-restricted housing development — located off Allen Lane — to complete the site work on the project, Lawrence Township has sued Kalian at Lawrence LLC and Bond Safeguard Insurance Co. in Mercer County state Superior Court.    The lawsuit, which was filed…

  • Kelly Rafalski Recognized as CMA’s First Intern Elite

    Kelly Rafalski Recognized as CMA’s First Intern Elite

    By Meghan Higgins FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kelly Rafalski Recognized as CMA’s First Intern Elite CMA Introduced Intern Elite: A Program Recognizing One Exemplary Intern Each Semester   PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ – August 29, 2012 – Presenting a platform to recognize one stand-out intern and their impact on the firm, Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA), a full…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Senior Corner column, week of Aug. 30

    CHAPTER A     Chapter A meetings are the first Thursday of each month at the Municipal Building. All Hillsborough seniors are invited and may join our club at any meeting. Dues are $5 a year.     Meetings start at 12:30 with doors open at 11:30, allowing time to review upcoming events. Refreshments are served after…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: David Frusco gains Eagle rank

       David M. Frusco was celebrated by family, friends and fellow Scouts at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony May 21 at the Neshanic Reformed Church.    Scoutmaster Gerry Scillitani was assisted with the presentation of the parents’ pin to David’s parents, David and Lina Frusco.    Assistant Scoutmaster of Venture Bob Paley and James Simpson spoke…

  • MANVILLE: Library Happenings column for week of Aug. 30

    Borough library opens as county system branch on Sept. 5    The library will be closed until Wednesday, Sept. 5, when it will reopen as a branch of the county library system. There will be new hours. The library will open at 10 a.m. every day except Sunday. It will close at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Bobby Flay draws crowd at new burger restaurant

       The MarketFair Mall got “crunchified” this week with the opening of its latest restaurant, Bobby’s Burger Palace, headed by celebrity chef Bobby Flay.    The Food Network star brought his burgers, fries and milkshakes joint to the area on Tuesday to the delight of fans who waited in a line that stretched around the side of…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Police blotter, week of Aug. 30

       A Pierson Drive resident reported Aug. 18 that lettering had been carved into the hood of a Chevrolet during overnight hours while the car was parked in front of the residence. Damage was estimated to be more than $1,000.     * * *    Shadee Shepherd, 31, of New Brunswick was arrested and charged on a…

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