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HILLSBOROUGH: Onderko returns with strong effort
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group Natalie Onderko has not been able to compete the way she would like to for the Hillsborough High School gymnastics team for almost two years. It was a dream start for the senior’s return to full strength as she won the all-around individual title to help HHS win the…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Betting site moving closer to final approvals
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Getting a beer, a burger and bet — all in one place in town — has taken another step forward. The New Jersey Racing Commission at its Wednesday meeting at Monmouth Park approved, with conditions, the application for an off-track horse race wagering (OTW) site in the former Maestro’s restaurant…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Group battling to preserve Doris Duke’s mansion
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Red “DORIS” lawn signs are popping up around Hillsborough, hinting at a nascent groundswell to try to save the former residence of heiress Doris Duke from being demolished. David Brook, a leader of Demolition of Residence is Senseless, said the group that opposes Duke Farms’ application for a permit to…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Somerset Valley Players embrace their past, present, and their future
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Hillsborough’s theater family came home for a party Saturday afternoon. About 40 people who act on stage or who work behind the scenes of the nearly 50-year-old theater organization came to applaud family and friends who have been nominated for awards by the New Jersey Association of Community Theater. They…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Players announce 2016 lineup of shows
The Somerset Valley Players announced their 2016 shows: On the bill: Jan. 15-31: Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest.” Feb. 26-March 13: The coming-of-age 1960s story of “The Graduate.” April 8-May 1: The classic “Oklahoma,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first musical. June 3-19: The transatlantic comedy “Boeing, Boeing.” July 15-31: The youth production, “Sleeping Beauty.” Sept.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Somerset Valley Players nominated for statewide Perry Awards
The Somerset Valley Players used Saturday’s party to salute its nominees for the annual Perry Awards, which will be awarded Sunday by the New Jersey Association of Community Theaters at a program at the Somerset Hilton. More than 200 shows produced by theater companies around the state are submitted for consideration each year. NJACT bestows…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Library will present Small Business Expo on Oct. 3
The Hillsborough Library’s third annual Small Business Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in the municipal complex on South Branch Road. Small businesses in Somerset County can introduce their products and services to the community, as well as network with a variety of businesses. September is…
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MANVILLE: Library adds more hours
The Manville branch of the Somerset County Library System now offers more hours for patrons to visit. Its schedule will mimic those of eight other county libraries, including Hillsborough’s, in the system. Hillsborough’s operating hours don’t change at all, but Manville’s expand considerably. In Manville, hours on Monday through Thursday are now 9:30 a.m.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Mayor thanks fire companies for organizing 9/11 ceremony
Mayor Douglas Tomson, Hillsborough Our Hillsborough community is indeed fortunate to have two 9/11 memorial gardens and annual memorial services, as provided by Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 (located on Route 206) and Fire Company No. 3 (located on Woods Road). Always joining the annual memorial services are Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1…
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