• SPRINGFIELD: School district calls for e-mail sign-ups

    By Amber Cox    SPRINGFIELD — The Board of Education is trying something new in attempts to get the community involved in communication with the elementary school.    ”A point was brought up at the Technology Committee meeting about the fact that within our school community we communicate fairly well,” interim Superintendent Joseph Miller said Jan. 18.…

  • Adult school under way in Stockton

    By: centraljersey.com The Stockton Elementary School made history on Jan. 19 with the start of its Learners Welcome evening school for adults. All adults are welcome to participate in Learners Welcome: A New Community of Learning for Adults. Instructors are donating their services and 100 percent of the costs of classes will go the Stockton…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: High school’s legal eagles vie for title

    HILLSBOROUGH: High school’s legal eagles vie for title

    By Andrew Corselli, Staff Writer    Student Tom Kozlowski sounded very comfortable in his courtroom role as a defense attorney in Tuesday’s mock trial competition in Somerville.    ”You’re entitled to your own opinions but not your own facts,” he said during his opening statement.    Tom, a junior, is a member of Hillsborough High School’s Mock Trial…

  • Legion looking for candidates to attend prestigious program

    By: centraljersey.com Mary Brienza Staff Writer American Legion Post 401 is looking for male high school students to attend a prestigious summer program in June called New Jersey Boys State, post officials said. Students interested in attending must be students of South Brunswick High School, be recommended by the school, and have at least a…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Gene Robbins named Beacon editor

    HILLSBOROUGH: Gene Robbins named Beacon editor

    Gene Robbins is the new managing editor of the Hillsborough Beacon.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Gene Robbins named Beacon editor

    HILLSBOROUGH: Gene Robbins named Beacon editor

       Gene Robbins, a veteran New Jersey newspaper journalist, has been named managing editor of the Hillsborough Beacon. He began his new duties Jan. 20.    ”We are very pleased that Gene Robbins has joined Packet Publications,” said Aubrey Huston, group editor. “His experience and ability will be wonderful assets in helping us serve the Hillsborough community.”…

  • Helping Hands Pantry has new home

    By: centraljersey.com PLUMSTED – The Helping Hands Pantry of New Egypt has moved from 31 Evergreed Road to Building 11W in the New Egypt Flea Market Village. Hours of operation are Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, noon to 2 p.m.; Thursday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. The Helping Hands…

  • LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: Week of Jan. 26

       January display: An exhibit of artists to benefit Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is being featured this month in the display case. * * * Displays needed: Do you have a hobby or collection you would like to exhibit in the display case at the entrance to the library? Call Barbara at 908-722-9722. *…

  • Redistricting forum Feb. 15 at Chauncey

    By: centraljersey.com How will redistricting affect political power in New Jersey? And what will it mean to you personally? On Feb. 15, four local Leagues of Women Voters will explore the many faces of redistricting and the shift in political power from the northeast part of the state to the central and south. Three speakers…

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