• Eden Autism Services thanks 5K participants

    Thomas P. McCool of Eden Autism Services     On behalf of Eden Autism Services, and the individuals with autism whom Eden serves, I want to extend heartfelt thanks for the generosity of our community. On July 19, Eden held its 6th annual Eden Family 5K Race and one-mile Fun Run; more than 700 walkers and…

  • Community calendar

       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…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Pinkett responds to speculation

    By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — The Hightstown High School graduate reportedly on Gov. Jon Corzine’s short list for lieutenant governor in his re-election campaign said Wednesday he had not been offered the post.    But he added that he would consider it, if he were asked.    ”At this time the governor has not…

  • JAMESBURG/MONROE RETROSPECTIVE

       10 Years Ago – 1999     • Farms in Monroe and Cranbury are among those given high marks by Middlesex County and could be included in the state preservation program. The properties total 200 acres and were approved by the county Agricultural Development Board. Through the preservation program, farm owners with land highly rated can apply…

  • PENNINGTON: Grant to improve three intersections to be topic Aug. 5

    They are South Main Street and Curlis Avenue, West Delaware Avenue and Green Street, and West Curlis Avenue and Burd Street By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    A federally funded $220,000 grant to improve three Pennington Borough intersections crossed regularly by school children will be discussed at a 7 p.m. Aug. 5 public meeting, borough Mayor…

  • WEST WINDSOR: New council president lays out goals

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — With the gavel now firmly in his hands, new Council President George Borek has a clear set of goals for the year ahead.    Mr. Borek was elected unanimously to the position by his colleagues at the council’s July 1 reorganization meeting where he replaced Councilman Charlie Morgan…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: His new name may be Kud(win)

    Harrison Kudwitt sets two Willows individual records and helps with relay mark    The Willows swim club may not be winning meets, but that sure doesn’t mean the team members aren’t putting forth winning performances.    The Willows lost a pair of dual meets this past week, one by a mere seven points to Brookside (138-131) and…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Repertory Theatre to present musical

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    A South Brunswick summer tradition is approaching as the New Jersey Repertory Theatre, a local nonprofit children’s company, will be presenting its summer musical Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Crossroads North Middle School.    The group will be performing the musical, “Blood Brothers,” a drama about two twins who are…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: THINGS TO DO

    Thursday, July 23    Become a Scout: Cub Scout Pack 107 of Monmouth Jct. is having a recruiting event at 7 p.m. at Tara Green Min Golf, 955 Route 27, Somerset. This is an event for all boys entering first through fourth grade who are interested in joining Cub Scouts. The pack will pay the cost…

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