• MONROE: Republican wins Ward 3, incumbents take other two seats

    GO gets first representative on Monroe council in two decades By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    MONROE — The biggest news to come out of Monroe during Tuesday’s elections is that for the first time in more than 20 years, a Republican will sit on the Township Council.    Three four-year seats were on the ballot this…

  • Ball excels in goal as Cards nearly pull off CJ III upset

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    The final game of Christian Ball’s high school career will go down as a loss.    It will also go down as one he can be proud of.    The senior goalie did his best to lift 12th-seeded Lawrence High’s boys soccer team to an upset victory over Hopewell Valley in the…

  • Lawrence gains playoffs once again

    Sherman’s returnin’ makes big difference in win over Hopewell By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    Leaves change colors, temperatures dip, World Series games get played and Lawrence High’s football team gets into the state playoffs.    Those seem to be consistent passages of Autumn in the 21st century, as the Cardinals qualified for the NJSIAA Central Jersey…

  • SUNSHINE LIST

    Municipal, school board and other meetings    HOPEWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL: Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Borough Hall.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HEALTH: Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE: Nov. 10 meeting canceled.     HOPEWELL BOROUGH, HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP ADVISORY and PENNINGTON…

  • CRANBURY: Cook, Taylor win seats on Cranbury committee

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — Tuesday’s elections in Cranbury ended in a split vote with residents opting for one Republican and one Democrat to represent them on the Township Committee.    Democrat Dave Cook was the top vote getter with 879 followed by Republican Jay Taylor with 813 votes. They will replace Democrat Pari…

  • MANVILLE: Parade aimed at boosting school spirit

    MANVILLE: Parade aimed at boosting school spirit

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    Manville High School and Roosevelt School students lined Brooks Boulevard during the morning of Oct. 29, cheering and pumping their fists as the high school marching band, cheerleaders and football team marched from one school to the next.    The excited fourth- and fifth-graders filed into the basketball courts at the…

  • Countywide hunt not a humane solution

    Amadeo D’Adamo Jr., Renate Drive    A recent letter was concerned about the rising population of deer in Hillsborough and Somerset County.    The solution recommended is a county-wide deer hunt on a specific weekend, and an incentive to hunters to participate. One incentive suggested is to increase the limits on how many deer a hunter can…

  • Thanks from Dafilou

    David Dafilou, Hopewell Township     I would like to thank everyone for their incredible support through the election. I met some top-notch people, witnessed how engaged so many residents are in the process, and saw democracy in action.    By the time this letter is printed, the election will be over and I hope the township…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough Council hires new business administrator

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — After weeks of searching, the Borough Council hired a new business administrator this week.    Herbert Massa, 59, of Howell, will be taking on the position Jan. 1 in a part-time capacity, 20 hours per week.    He’ll be paid $50,000 annually for the job, and is not drawing benefits…

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