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  • Fireworks set to light up the night sky

    SBHS student, graduate produce original screenplay By:Matthew Kirdahy    July 4 falls on a Sunday this year, but Bonnie Bruccoleri and other Parks and Recreation employees will be at South Brunswick High School two days early getting ready for the booms, the bangs and the band.    On July 4, the township will host its annual concert…

  • Off-Broadstreet

    Julie and Bob Thick celebrate 20 years of doing what they do best at Hopewell’s beloved dessert theater. By: Matt Smith Staff photos by Mark Czahkowski Julie and Bob Thick get more than 1,000 subscribers to each series, and shows play for six and seven weekends to accommodate all Off-Broadstreet ticketholders.    In the spring and…

  • Graduation day finally arrives

    Central High School students say goodbye By: John Tredrea    The members of the Class of 2004 should think about deviating from the conventional view on their journey to success after Hopewell Valley Central High School, and thereby enrich their lives, Superintendent Nick Lorenzetti told the departing seniors on their big day.    "Your choices will determine…

  • School board tackles high school name, budget

    Recommendation to rename new high school in honor of President Ronald Reagan draws heated response. By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — Board of Education members lashed out in force on Tuesday against a Township Committeeman’s proposal to change Robbinsville High School’s name to Ronald Wilson Reagan High School.    Board member Mark Setaro said it was "unbelievably…

  • Contract awarded for site examination

    Lawrence Station Road parcel housed ceramics dump. By: Lea Kahn    Aiming to determine whether a 39.9-acre parcel on Lawrence Station Road is contaminated, Township Council awarded a $26,345 contract to Environ Corp. to study the old ceramics dump last week.    The West Windsor Township-based company will perform a preliminary assessment and a limited site investigation…

  • Reaction largely negative to proposed cuts

    About 600 people turn out for board meeting. By: Lea Kahn    While the Board of Education appeared torn on the controversial plan to reorganize school district staffing, the public reaction was decidedly negative.    About 600 people turned out for the June 16 school board meeting to hear the plan, which calls for layoffs of five…

  • College students ready to cast vote

    Public education, Iraq war concerns of young voters By:Audrey Levine    College students from South Brunswick are looking forward to their first opportunity to cast a ballot in a presidential election.    The students, who finished their freshman year in college and were interviewed randomly, say there are many important issues to be considered in this election…

  • Residents seek mayor’s removal

    Five Columbus residents accuse Mayor Patrick J. DeLorenzo of taking part in "pay-to-play" practices. By: Scott Morgan    MANSFIELD — A group of residents seeking the ouster of Mayor Patrick DeLorenzo filed a notice with the township last week asking for a recall.    The group, composed of five Columbus residents, filed a notice on June 14…

  • NBC girls’ basketball team excels even in summertime

    By: Sean Moylan    With the recent graduation of Erin Walton, the Northern Burlington County Regional High School girls’ varsity basketball squad will, most likely, lack a true superstar for the first time in four years when it takes the court next winter.    However, the Greyhounds recent 3-0 performance in the Bordentown Summer Basketball League is…