• PENNINGTON: Borough hires sidewalk inspector

    John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Having decided the services of a sidewalk inspector paid a flat fee for each inspection is the most cost-effective way of inspecting repairs and replacement of sidewalks in town, the Pennington Borough Council voted unanimously Monday night to appoint John Hall to the new position.    Mr. Hall has been the borough’s…

  • HAMILTON MANOR LAUNCHES FIRST IN SERIES OF DINING EVENTS “SOPRANOS” STAR VINCENT PASTORE EMCEES ITALIAN DINNER AND SHOW
  • Liberal bias led to Fox News birth

    James Beattie, Hutchinson Drive    I enjoyed reading the letter to the editor on April 1 by Adam Goldberg. He is right to point out that one should be aware of biases in the media, and to use that knowledge in developing one’s own opinions.    While he concentrated on Fox News, I would like to point…

  • Aid cuts could help eliminate waste

    Jared Leon, Hickory Hill Road    Recently, Gov. Chris Christie announced his plan to cut the budget. One of the most controversial areas of trimming is New Jersey’s education. This budget, which calls for a $29.3 billion proposal, aims to reduce the $10.7 billion deficit.    The plan calls for the downsizing of public education by $820…

  • Here’s to Beer

    Here’s to Beer

    In moderation, the combination of water, grains, yeast and hops works in magical ways By Pat Summers BEER: a four-letter word with associations that go back thousands of years, depending on who and where you are and what you’ve heard and read — and imbibed. This fermented malt beverage’s great variety and universality make it…

  • Community calendar for April 8

       Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542.    All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to: [email protected] before…

  • Vote Gillette for school board

    Bill Bochinski, Hoagland Court    I am writing to voice my support for Greg Gillette in the upcoming school board election. It has been my pleasure to serve with Mr. Gillette over the past several years on the Hillsborough Cultural Arts Commission. I have been witness to his high level of commitment, as well as the…

  • Thanks, Rush Holt

    Barbara Fordyce, of Lambertville     I want to publicly thank Rush Holt for his firm support of health care reform.    I am pleased that millions of people who have no health insurance, either because they can’t afford it or because they have pre-existing health problems, will now get health care.    I am also grateful for…

  • Community calendar for April 8

       Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in the Hillsborough Beacon, drop a note to Hillsborough Beacon Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542.    All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to [email protected] before…

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