Category: archives
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Experience aside, Wadiak knows there’s more to learn
By: Ken Weingartner Kyle Wadiak has been wrestling for about eight years, but he knows he still has a lot to learn. A sophomore on the South Brunswick High wrestling team, Wadiak is in his first full season with the varsity. He got his feet wet last year seeing action in 10 matches and…
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Perceptions: Experiencing Mother Nature’s cold side
PERCEPTIONS By Steve Feitl: A new definition of cold. By: Steve Feitl I have a new definition of cold. I know it was quite chilly here in central New Jersey, but I doubt it would have been enough to make me reconsider my perception of frozen temperatures. I can’t be sure though, because I wasn’t…
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EDITORIAL: Ordinance will keep public’s trust
Pay-to-play plan is a wise move for township. We’re pleased to see Township Council moving forward with a plan for a "pay-to-play" ordinance in Lawrence. The ordinance, if adopted, will severely limit the amount of money professionals seeking township contracts would be able to contribute to local political parties and campaigns. The concern, of course,…
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THE STATE WE’RE IN: State taking tough stand on water pollution
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers: Storm Water Management Rules are to protect drinking water and reduce pollution. By: Michele S. Byers Ever thought about how your drinking water is affected by litter? By lawn chemicals? Or runoff from roads and parking lots? They may not look like the frothy sewer pipe discharges…
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Student earns Quest for Excellence scholarship
In recognition of the outstanding leadership qualities, 16 year-old Matthew Lipka was honored with the RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Award. A check presentation was held at RE/MAX of Princeton, where Matthew was awarded with a Certificate of Achievement and a check for $500. Matthew, a junior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, has demonstrated exceptional leadership…
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Schools pan state probe
South Brunswick district is one of 50 to get letters from the State Commission of Investigation. By: Jeff Milgram and Rebecca Tokarz School officials said they were surprised to learn that the state is beginning a probe into the salaries, benefits and other perks given to the school district’s top officials during the past five…
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PERCEPTIONS: Random thoughts on political follies
Much humor in caucus and State of the Union coverage. By: Steve Feitl There hasn’t been a real funny sitcom on television in years. But this week, there was much comedy in prime time. No, I’m not talking about FOX’s latest reality endeavor, "My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé." Instead, I laughed harder than I have…
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Carson Road Woods profiled in new book
Publication available for $20 donation to Friends group. By: Lea Kahn When Lawrence Township acquired the Carson Road Woods property in 2001 for preservation, supporters of the purchase many of whom belong to the Friends of Carson Road Woods Inc. were ecstatic. Located between Carson Road and Belleview Terrace in the Rosedale Acres…
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Fire’s victims aided by help from others
Students, local agencies – and landlord – helping out By:Roger Alvarado The efforts of a generous landlord, township officials and some civic minded middle school students have helped the families affected by the Jan. 11 fire at the Beekman Garden Apartments move on with life. The blaze caused extensive damage to two units at the…
