• LAWRENCE: School aid to be used for tax relief

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Lawrence Township public school district is in line to receive an additional $673,000 in state aid — part of an overall increase of $850 million in state aid to public school districts authorized by Gov. Chris Christie in the state’s 2012 budget.    But the money is too late to…

  • Tribute to ’50s Hits in "Forever Plaid" at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Aug. 19-28

    Tribute to ’50s Hits in "Forever Plaid" at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Aug. 19-28

    Ed & Sharon Allitt Introducing The Plaids, from left, Matthew Rae, Jan Topoleski and Joseph Ficarra. Not pictured: Joseph Zachowski.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Much happens recreationally across township

       Township officials were ballyhooing their parks and recreation programs as “second to none” this week. While that may be stretching it a bit, there sure is a lot to commend in the breadth and depth of the programs.    There are not one, but two, senior citizens clubs, which have spacious and diverse facilities in the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: It’s time to pass "the people’s budget"

    To the editor:    Social Security and Medicare are not handouts from the government; they are paid into by citizens through their payroll tax their whole working lives. When we retire or become disabled, our payments are calculated based on how much we paid into them.    These programs were running on a surplus, so for the…

  • LAWRENCE: Two local teachers attend annual Connect-Ed seminar

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    What’s the big idea?    It’s how to use data and make sense out of it. At least, that’s what three dozen teachers — including Lawrence High School teachers Kristin Miller and Breanna Bever — were supposed to learn at the annual Connect-Ed professional development seminar last week.    The Consortium for…

  • MANVILLE: Post office staying open

    Changes in carrier duties don’t affect retail operation By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Don’t believe the rumors. The Manville Post Office isn’t closing.    The potential demise of an important center was an unpleasant thought, especially after losing the only supermarket in town.    Elaine Kennedy, the officer in charge, was happy to clarify what’s…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Broadcaster looks back on his Thunder road

    UPPER FREEHOLD: Broadcaster looks back on his Thunder road

    Trenton Thunder General Manager Will Smith (left) and former Thunder radio broadcaster Tom McCarthy (right) at the hall of fame induction ceremony at Waterfront Park on July 14. Photo by Bill Cook

  • MANVILLE: Senior citizens’ column for week of July 21

       The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW located on Washington Avenue. The club is open to new members who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55 if disabled.    Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Jason’s run coming Aug.7

    Memorial race raises money for scholarships    On Sunday, Aug. 7, the fourth annual Jason’s 5-K Memorial Run will be held at Hillsborough High School, starting at 9 a.m. The proceeds will provide scholarship opportunities for dedicated track athletes attending Hillsborough High School.    This run is held in memory of Jason Walton, who died July 22,…

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