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  • LETTERS: County Republicans seeking volunteers

    To the editor:     The Middlesex County Republican Organization has an open, inclusive candidate screening and election process in which all registered Republicans are invited to participate. This year’s elections include Assembly, freeholder and gubernatorial races.    Registered Republicans in South Brunswick not currently active with the Republican Municipal Committee, who want to attend the county…

  • Lawrence residents repeat calls for tax relief

    Main Street group, LNSC seek steady funding. By: Lea Kahn    Disturbed at the prospect of a 9-cent hike in the municipal property tax rate, township residents repeated their pleas Tuesday for Township Council to find ways to trim the proposed $35.1 million municipal budget for 2005.    Township Council members listened patiently, and told the residents…

  • Future school principal a familiar face

    Pond Road Middle School’s future principal, Kathie Foster, will take over for Carl Anthony, who is retiring after 38 years with the district. By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — Starting May 15, there will be a new leader at the helm of Pond Road Middle School. Kathie Foster, a 14-year educational veteran in the district, will…

  • Local teens bowl with the pros

    Sweney enjoys experience By: Mary Ellen Zangara        A few weeks ago, some local residents had the chance to participate and bowl with the pros.    The two-day event took place Feb. 13-14 at Brunswick Zone-Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick. A PRO-AM tournament was held in conjunction with the 62nd U.S. Open.    Jeff Szabo, Bryan Sweney…

  • Sherrard, Mapp excel at Meet of Champions

    Hopewell Valley indoor track By: Mike Molaro    Hopewell Valley Central High School’s Emily Sherrard placed second in the 800 meters with a time of 2:15.67 at Sunday’s Indoor Track Meet of Champions at Princeton University’s Jadwin Gym. Lady Bulldogs senior Natalie Mapp finished sixth in the 400 at 58.02.    Both runners earned medals by placing…

  • Town cancels farmland clause in pact

    Prospect of new houses in Washington Township worries Country Gardens neighbors. By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — In a town where open space preservation opportunities are zealously pursued, it seems unlikely that the Township Committee would willingly give up 10 acres of deed-restricted farmland and subject the land to development. Although that’s exactly what happened on…

  • OBITUARIES: Rhoda Schwartz

    Rhoda Schwartz    Rhoda Schwartz, 72, a former resident of Kendall Park, died Monday, Feb. 14.    Ms. Schwartz was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Kendall Park in 1960. She worked in food services for the South Brunswick School System for 15 years before moving to Tamarac, Fla., in 1992.    She is survived by her…

  • Fuller has consistent day at MOC

    Lawrence indoor track By: Jim Green    Lawrence High School junior Janelle Fuller fulfilled her potential in her first appearance at the indoor track and field Meet of Champions.    Fuller, who qualified for the state finals by placing third with a throw of 36-8 at the Group III Championships in January, duplicated that throw Sunday at…

  • Chapel needs septic help

    Fresh Ponds Chapel needs township and state approval to run septic line. By:Joe Harvie    Congregants of the Fresh Ponds Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in the township, will have to wait a little longer to use the chapel.    Before the chapel can open, state and township approval will be needed to run a septic…