• Web site offers activities for local kids

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Users call the site a “wonderful resource,” with a “variety of activities available” and “so many great things to do.”    But for Hillsborough resident Allison Rebenack, creating her own “Macaroni Kid” was her way to connect with the community.    ”I decided this was something I wanted to be a part…

  • MANVILLE: Catholic school to stage popular ‘Godspell’

    MANVILLE: Catholic school to stage popular ‘Godspell’

    Christ the King School’s production of “Godspell” includes 10 lead characters, enabling more students to participate. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • Publicity may help others look at solar

    Nadine Kadell Sapirman, More Road    I wish to applaud the Hillsborough Beacon for front-page coverage of a residential solar array installation. The April 1 article featured the Meckler family of Vliet Drive.    We are fortunate that the state New Jersey (for the time being) and the federal government offer great financial incentives for solar power…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raise a hundred bucks at Shelter from the Storm, kiss a pig

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    They may end up collecting $100 each, but they have to pucker up and kiss a potbellied pig if they do.    Thirteen Hillsborough teachers, principals and the school superintendent himself — have agreed to embrace the porker at this weekend’s Shelter from the Storm event — but only if the…

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  • The Dating Game

    The Dating Game

    The moment a teenager begins dating can actually strengthen the bond between parent and child By Geoffrey Wertime It’s no secret that parenting can be a struggle, particularly when children reach their teens. Although it might be perceived as a hurdle, the moment a teenager begins dating can actually strengthen the bond between parent and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: No talks yet with PBA

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Despite police salaries representing a large bulk of the township’s annual budget and while dealing with a loss of about 50 percent of its state aid, Hillsborough officials have said they are not discussing contract negotiations with the Hillsborough Local 205 of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association.    But…

  • MANVILLE: School officials prepare post-vote strategy

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    In a district that hasn’t passed a school budget since 2005, Manville’s administrators are already planning their strategy for cuts if the budget is voted down April 20.    With most of the proposed budget’s costs coming from programs required by the state, the only areas the district can cut are…

  • MANVILLE: Officials mull choices for borough budget

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    The borough is considering adding another $45 increase in the annual tax bills as the Finance Committee has been working to make additional cuts to the 2010 budget in light of the loss of more than $630,000 in consolidated state aid for this year. Keep up with meeting events Staff…

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