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  • Polls set to open in local races

    Voters will choose 14 for local municipal seats from a field of 22 candidates. By: Scott Morgan and William Wichert    The candidates have had their say, so now it’s time for voters to have theirs.    On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to decide on 22 candidates competing for 14 municipal seats in Bordentown…

  • Candidates debate gets its rebroadcast

    Millstone’s public access channel is rebroadcasting last month’s live debate (Nov. 3) By: Lauren Burgoon    MILLSTONE — With six days left before voters elect two Township Committeemen, Millstone’s public access channel is rebroadcasting last month’s live debate, allowing residents to finally to see the four candidates advocate their positions on development, taxes, recreation space and…

  • Fundraisers on foot bring in the bucks

    Crop Walk, Witches Hollow Run raise money for local organizations, causes (Nov. 3) By: Marisa Maldonado     The past two weekends were both fun and profitable for two area organizations.     The fourth annual Witches Hollow Run, held Sunday raised $16,000 for the Millstone Township Boosters Club, which funds improvements to the Millstone Township Middle…

  • Manville girls set for soccer finale

    Team seeks to avenge opening loss By: John Beisser        An emotional week comes to a crescendo Thursday as the Manville High girls’ soccer team closes out its 2005 season with a home game vs. Mount St. Mary’s.    The Thursday afternoon tilt will mark the end of the productive careers of seniors Robyn Barb, Christine…

  • Young woman in critical condition after collision with school bus

    There were no children on the bus, but the accident backed up Route 1 for hours. By: Jessica Beym    A woman in her late teens was critically injured when her 2005 Hyundai Accent collided with a school bus at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 522 on Wednesday afternoon.    The bus was on its…

  • Voters face questions, candidate choices Tuesday

    In Manville, two Borough Council seats will be filled. By: Melissa Edmond    Manville residents can cast their votes between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday for the two open seats on the Borough Council and a variety of other state and county offices.    The election includes longtime Borough Council incumbents Tom Weiss and Senga…

  • SB volleyballers can’t get over CJ IV hump

    By: Rich Fisher    As good as it has become, the South Brunswick High volleyball program still has a stumbling block when it comes to the state tournament.    For the third straight season, the Vikings fell in the first round of the Central Jersey Group IV tournament, losing to Clifton, 25-21 and 29-27 on Tuesday.    South…

  • Brunswick pike plans gain momentum

    The plans for the Brunswick Pike South Redevelopment Area are expected to go to the Planning Board early next year. Also, speed limit will be reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Plans for a new building on the site of the former Trent Motel and a redesigned Brunswick Pike —…

  • Irizzary running faster than ever

    ATHLETE OF THE WEEK By: Rudy Brandl    READINGTON — How much faster can Fredy Irizzary run?    The Hillsborough High senior may be wondering that himself after shattering his personal-best by over a minute in two straight championship meets on different courses in late October. Irizzary finished second in the Somerset County Championships in a time…