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HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders devising a winning formula
Football tops Elizabeth, 14-12 By John Beisser, Special Writer Two games into the 2009 season, the formula for success for the Hillsborough High football team has been a stingy brand of opportunistic defense mixed in with just enough offense. On the heels of a 12-3 opening night victory at Watchung Hills, the Raiders made it…
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Park meeting set
Elizabeth Vannozzi, Titusville Anyone wanting to help maintain and support our historical state park is welcome to attend the Friends of Washington Crossing State Park meeting on Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. in the Visitor’s Center. The purpose of the Friends Group is to open the communication line between residents and state park officials.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Sound familiar?
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer Students’ greatest hits now featured on phone system The phones are alive with the sound of music — the music of Hillsborough student performers, more specifically. The new phone system, purchased and installed this year at a cost of $436,000, allows the district to input its own music selections as…
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Cast a ‘yes’ vote for new fire trucks
Thomas C. Healey of Plainsboro On Saturday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Plainsboro voters will be asked to vote on a proposal by the Board of Fire Commissioners to replace two pieces of fire apparatus that are more than 30 years old. I’m writing this letter to urge your support of this referendum. Plainsboro…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Report says YMCA kids health program working
By Davy James, Staff Writer The results are in from year one of a nationwide after-school program to combat childhood obesity, and the data illustrates significant progress for children’s health. The “Healthy U” program, run in New Jersey through a partnership between The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance,…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Aging in Place Partnership plans Oct. 3 forum
By Davy James, Staff Writer The Aging in Place Partnership, a group seeking to establish South Brunswick as a model community for seniors to maintain their independence, is taking its next step toward accomplishing its goal. On Oct. 3, the AIPP will hold an outreach forum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South…
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PRINCETON: Borough begins to change fire chief selection process
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer Princeton Borough Council has introduced an ordinance, which would alter its code governing how Princeton’s fire chief is selected. The ordinance, introduced at Tuesday night’s Borough Council meeting, would enable all qualified candidates for fire chief to apply for the position, regardless of which of Princeton’s three fire companies they…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Two vying for seat on council
By Davy James, Staff Writer The two candidates for an open seat on the Township Council said serving the community is the main reason they got involved in township politics. Republican challenger John O’Sullivan and Democratic incumbent Mahesh “Mac” Shah are vying to serve the final three years of Carol Barrett’s unexpired term on the…
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GUEST COLUMN:How domestic violence affects us all
A “teachable moment” can happen almost anytime and anywhere. Indeed, “teachable moments” occur as a part of everyday life. A trip to the store, conversation around the dinner table, a walk through the park; each can be an observation of a moment of life from which life’s lessons can be learned. Unfortunately, tragedy can create…
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