• HILLSBOROUGH: Pro football player to speak after dinner

    Community calendar, issue of Oct. 30 Sat., Nov. 1 – Crossroads Community Church sponsors N.Y. Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara at dinner at Hillsborough Middle School, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Amukamara will speak about football and his life lessons, questions and answers, raffle prizes and a few autographs. For information and to register, visit www.crossroadsnj.org/giants.…

  • PHS PERSPECTIVE: More inclusive curriculum for LGBTQ students

    Last week, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) released its eighth biennial climate survey of schools across the country. The 2013 National School Climate Survey, available as a PDF online, is a 139-page document detailing the experiences of queer (Author’s note: While queer was historically used as a slur, it has been reclaimed…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Zimmerman emerging as receiving threat for Raiders

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Dillon Zimmerman has grown in every way this year.    The Hillsborough High School junior is bigger, stronger and faster than a year ago, and his emergence this season has given the Raiders football team one more weapon at wide receiver to go with Scot Levonaitis and Jared Senerchia.    ”A…

  • Musical performances at Stein Residence

    Musical performances at Stein Residence

    By Toby Ehrlich Dylan Coker and Rachel Scherzer of Congregation Kenneseth Israel in Bound Brook, NJ gave a beautiful musical performance at Stein Assisted Living. Rachel has been donating her time and talent at Stein performing monthly. Dylan performs on stage and in local theatres. What a great way to brighten up a fall afternoon.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Her first-time endorsement goes to Dems Le, Beggiato

    Letter to the editor To the editor: I am writing in support of Thuy Anh Le and John Beggiato for Hillsborough Township Committee, something that I have never done before. I have not met John or Thuy in person, but I have researched their positions and noticed what they have done on behalf of residents…

  • MANVILLE: Seniors invited to costume party on Friday

    Seniors are invited to a Spooktacular Halloween costume party with entertainment by a disc jockey at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Manville Senior Center in the Fire Company No. 1 at 20 South Third Ave. The senior center is normally open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. A suggested lunch donation of $2 is recommended…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Kroepfl has grown into top runner

    Raven sixth at Mercer meet; Murphy third By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Lauren Kroepfl didn’t look especially fast or especially strong, but as her first year of cross country went on, she grew more and more impressive.    Then after the season, Kroepfl grew five inches, and she has returned to the Robbinsville High School…

  • MANVILLE: Democratic councilman responds on buyout rules, rescue squad

    Letter to the ediitor To the editor: I am writing in response to Mr. Joe Lukac’s letter of Oct. 21. I happen to agree with his statement that more residents should attend council meetings or read the minutes to be better informed. I would like to correct statements that Mr. Lukac made regarding buyouts. There…

  • Southeast Asia Traders to Donate 100.000$ for Hygiene Products for Newborns

    Southeast Asia Traders to Donate 100.000$ for Hygiene Products for Newborns

    By 1888PressRelease 1888PressRelease – Southeast Asia Traders’ http://www.southeastasiatraders.com Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion that united the private and public sector with one clear goal: to reach all mothers worldwide with life-saving hygiene messages that help their babies survive the first month of life. 40% of under-5 deaths occur in the newborn period and hand washing…

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