• HILLSBOROUGH: GOP reaffirms fiscal approach; Democrats restate their platform

    Both local parties submit ‘Campaign Corner’ material GOP pledges to continue pay-as-you-go fiscal approach    Editor’s note: This material was submitted by Doug Tomson and Gloria McCauley, the Republican candidates for Township Committee.    As Republicans, we take great pride in the financial discipline and leadership that has been conducted by the Township Committee over the last…

  • ALLENTOWN: Borough mayoral, council races on ballot Nov. 8

    ALLENTOWN: Borough mayoral, council races on ballot Nov. 8

    Democrat Ray Gooley is running for Allentown Borough Council on Nov. 8.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Halloween curfew starts Friday

       Hillsborough’s Halloween curfew for teens under 18 runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from tomorrow night (Friday) to Nov. 1.    Youngsters are not permitted at any public place, street or property in those hours, unless at a program or function sponsored by the municipality, church or school — or accompanied by a parent or…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Replacements needed in 16th District

    To the editor:    The 16th Legislative District needs new representatives in Trenton to replace Senator Bateman and Assemblyman Biondi. These two individuals have been in office too long. This year the voters have an opportunity to elect fresh new voices and end one party Republican representation.    Under the Republicans, property taxes continue to skyrocket. The…

  • Tax Prep Volunteers Needed

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders The Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services is looking for volunteers to provide free tax counseling for older adults and disabled residents in the county.  Volunteers must be 18 or older. Free training will be provided. Assistance is provided annually to seniors and disabled for federal and New Jersey state…

  • Sesely grabs Modified win in ‘Spooky Spectacular’

    Newly crowned Wall Stadium Modified stock car driving champion Anthony Sesely proved to all that he is worthy on Oct. 22 as he won the 75-lap main event which was the cornerstone of the stadium’s first “Halloween Spooky Spectacular” auto racing program. It was the sixth win of the year for the Matawan speedster and…

  • Mustangs, Braves qualify for state soccer playoffs

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Late pushes by the Manalapan and Marlboro girls soccer teams put the Braves and the Mustangs into the 2011 NJSIAAA state tournament. Both teams were under .500 with two weeks to go before the Oct, 21 deadline to be at .500 or better in order to automatically qualify for the…

  • Undefeated BCC top seed for Region XIX tournament

    The Brookdale Community College men’s soccer team is backing up coach Mike Costa’s claim that this is the best team he has had at Brookdale. On Oct. 17 the Jersey Blues made program history by completing the regular season undefeated with a 3-0 win at Sussex Community College. It marked the first time a Jersey…

  • Sieczkowski rips Howell for 425 rushing yards

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer When he learned that he was going to be Manalapan High School’s featured running back in 2011, John Sieczkowski did a lot of running during the spring and summer in order to be prepared for the football season. No amount of running, however, could have prepared Sieczkowski for what he…

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