Category: archives

  • Letter: Government fits township

    To the editor:     I think Hank Kalet got it wrong in his article "Form of government doesn’t rit town," in which he advocates a mayor-manager form of government for South Brunswick. There are two major drawbacks to this system: first, it limits the number of people who can run for mayor to a very…

  • Cambridge students learn the beauty of theater

    Elementary schoolers preform in "Beauty and the Beast" By: Jamie Simpson    All famous actors and actresses must get their start somewhere, and this Friday the Cambridge School will show off their future stars of Hollywood.    Second- through fifth-grade students at Cambridge School are demonstrating their thespian abilities in "Beauty and the Beast." The show is…

  • Budget’s aim is to continue record of excellence

    GUEST OPINION By Lisa Marin Main:    On April 15 the residents of Hopewell Valley have the opportunity to vote on the school budget for 2003-2004.    Individuals have numerous opportunities to hear specific details of the school budget from Superintendent Robert Sopko at one of the many budget presentations he is giving throughout March and April.…

  • Letter: SBHS protest story was one-sided

    To the editor:     I am writing this letter in response to the Post’s article titled "Students protest looming war," describing a March 5 anti-war demonstration at South Brunswick High School. The author states, "The district said it would not allow the press to have contact with the protesting students while on school grounds during…

  • Harry Fanicase

       MANVILLE — Harry F. Fanicase died Saturday, March 8. He was 70.    Born in Somerville, he lived in Manville for 47 years.    Mr. Fanicase was employed as a computer technician at RCA in Bridgewater for more than 30 years, retiring in 1987.    He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.    He was a…

  • LIFESTYLE: Beat of their own drummer

    Toddlers in Kids Music Round learn to create music in a non-competitive atmosphere By: Rebecca Tokarz    A group of six toddlers ran over to instructor Mary Giovannoli on Friday during a Kids Music Round class at the All Star Dance Academy as she walked toward them with a large, black duffel bag. As quickly as…

  • O’Brien opts not to run for fourth board term

    Board member wants to concentrate on her personal life By: Sharlee DiMenichi    Carole O’Brien, a Board of Education member for nine years, has dropped out of the school board race, leaving six candidates to vie for three seats.    Ms. O’Brien said she could no longer make the time commitment necessary to serve on the board…

  • Color of Miracles

    A village in Tuscany is the setting for James McBride’s ‘Miracle at St. Anna,’ now out in paperback. The author will appear at Barnes & Noble in West Windsor March 20 to talk about his latest book. By: Ilene Dube "I don’t DO Black History Month — I don’t see the point," says Carversville, Pa.,…

  • Wolf is 14th at swimming Meet of Champions

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    South Brunswick High School sophomore Amy Wolf became the first girl in the school’s history to swim in a state championship this past weekend. Wolf clocked a personal best time of 1:09.46 in the breaststroke in the preliminary round of the states this past Saturday, placing 13th in her event.    Finishing…