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Hillsborough resident, TV-star chef to challenge renowned Chef David Burke in cook-off series
Alexandra Donnadio, a detective with the Essex County Sheriff’s Office and resident of Hillsborough, is one of three up-and-coming TV-star chefs to challenge renowned Chef David Burke in a Live Cook-off dinner series that begins March 10. The Live-Cook-off Series: “Beat Chef David Burke” will be held at THE...
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 29
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
‘Something’s gotta give’
When it comes to the annual budget, Schools Superintendent Michael Volpe tends to be on the conservative side. “I’m not a willy nilly spender,” he said. “I make sure I have a predictable and rationale way of thinking when it comes to budgeting because we do have limited resources and everyone understands that.”
Thank this New Jersey woman for your blueberries!
Walk into nearly any grocery store, any time of year, and you’ll likely find fresh blueberries in the produce aisle. Many consider them a perfect fruit … sweet and juicy, delicious fresh or cooked, and packed with health-boosting antioxidants. If you’re among the many who love blueberries, you...
River Road reconstruction to begin
Somerset County will begin the reconstruction of River Road in Hillsborough north of the historic Elm Street Bridge and along the South Branch Raritan River on or about Monday, March 25. River Road will be closed between Elm Street and the River Road intersection for approximately eight months for the project.
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 22
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Winter’s sounds of silence soon to be broken
Winter is the northeast’s quiet season, when songbirds go south, many animals hibernate, and people spend more time indoors. On the increasingly rare occasions when a blanket of snow covers the landscape, New Jersey is as silent as it can get, with even our constant drone from traffic muffled!
Two Hillsborough residents to screen films at Garden State Film Festival
New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 22nd anniversary March 21 to 24. The internationally recognized Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers as well as from around the world.
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 15
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
‘Who doesn’t want to toast history’
The Public Television Series Travels with Darley visited Central Jersey last summer to film three special episodes called “Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips,” including an episode (Part III) that features historic sites and restaurants in Somerset County. The public is invited to a sneak preview of the...
The many benefits of preserved green space
It’s easy to take lands in their natural state for granted. An old forest or beautiful meadow in your town may have “always been there,” but unless the land has been permanently preserved, it may be built upon in the future. New Jerseyans seem to understand the...
Nominations open for Somerset County’s Historic Preservation and History Awards
The Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission invites nominations for the 2024 Historic Preservation and History Awards program. These awards honor individuals and organizations that promote and preserve historic sites in Somerset County and bring attention to the County’s history through research and publications. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 15. Award recipients will be notified by April and a ceremony honoring the winners will be held in May.
Our Future Depends on Affordable Housing — New Jersey Has Opportunity to Lead The Way
As housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, the shortage of affordable homes is making life impossible for hard-working families, hurting both low-income families and the middle class. In New Jersey, one in four families spends half or more of their income on their rent or mortgage — often forced...
‘Freedom to Read’ Act Protects the Rights of New Jerseyans
The Freedom to Read Act (New Jersey State Senate No. 2421) is important proposed legislation that supports and protects the rights of people in our state to access reading materials in public and school libraries, and protects library staff from harassment when responsibly doing their jobs. Yet at a recent Board of Education meeting in Hillsborough, member Joel E. Davis inserted his “opinion” on the bill, which surprisingly included many inaccurate statements (including referring to the bill as the “Privilege to Read Act”) and highlighting his lack of familiarity with it even though the content of the proposed Freedom to Read Act is public and can easily be found online.
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 8
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Raritan man faces burglary charges
Police charged a 35-year-old Raritan man for numerous offenses including burglary at Posh Court residences on March 1, according to the Hillsborough Township Police Department. At approximately 10:03 p.m., police received a complaint of an unknown male attempting to open the front door of a Posh Court residence. After failing...
Migratory animals face sharp declines: New U.N. report
Every year, billions of the world’s animals make incredible journeys over land and sea to breed and find food. Some of these species – including songbirds, shorebirds, raptors, whales, sharks, sea turtles, fish, and monarch butterflies – travel hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach their destinations.
‘No military veteran, family should ever be left behind’
Hillsborough Air Force veteran Michael Nehlsen has traveled over 37,000 miles on his motorcycle, raising over $469,000 for the Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship and other HOPE programs. In August, Nehlsen will embark on the 10th anniversary of Riding For Warriors, beginning in Geneva, Switzerland, and traveling through France with...
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 1
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
‘Access for us would be number one’
Democratic House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) met with YMCA providers, the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), local families and officials on the need for federal funding to support child care providers and programs. NJDHS Commissioner Sarah Adelman, representatives...
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