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  • Hopewell girls claim sectional title

    Swimming By: Matt Nalbone    While both the Hopewll Valley Central High School boys and girls swimming teams had good runs in the state tournament, it was the girls team that brought home a title.    As the No. 1 seed, the Lady Bulldogs won the Central Jersey Public B sectional title by defeating the second-seeded Rumson-Fair…

  • Pedestrian hit, killed by car

    Michael Bickar was crossing South Main Street when he was struck by vehicle By:Sally Goldenberg    South Main Street resident Michael Bickar, 33, died from injuries he sustained when he was struck by a car while crossing South Main Street late Monday night, police said.    Mr. Bickar, a lifelong borough resident, was walking east at 11:05…

  • Delivering the message

    Gov. James McGreevey visits Washington Township to address school overcrowding. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — Gov. James E. McGreevey lauded statewide school construction efforts during a visit to Pond Road Middle School last week, while admonishing school boards about raising property taxes — two messages that resonated in Washington Township’s growing school district.    His words…

  • Rosenfeld enjoys limelight before Vikes begin districts

    By: Ken Weingartner    A moment in the sun.    Dan Rosenfeld basked in his. This weekend, the rest of the South Brunswick High wrestling team will have its chance.    Rosenfeld, a senior, has spent his wrestling career trapped behind Garrett Nasdeo and Paul Strincoski. Last weekend, however, he got a shot to take the mat —…

  • Pennington School outlines plans for new campus center

    Planning Board also granted use variance that allows building to be used for professional or general business offices and approved design for house construction on vacant lot. By Marianne Hooker    At its Feb. 12 meeting, the Pennington Planning Board heard initial testimony on The Pennington School’s plans for a new building that will serve as…

  • A full slate

    7 file for 3 board seats By: Rebecca Tokarz    Some familiar faces want to return to the school board in April.    Seven residents, including three incumbents and one former member, have filed to run for a seat on the school board. Three seats are up for grabs when voters go to the polls at school…

  • Minutoli’s gentle manner recalled by friends, family

    Longtime township employee died Feb. 11. By: Lea Kahn    Asked to describe Robert Minutoli, those who worked with him and knew him well agreed that he was a genuinely nice man whose world revolved around his family and golf — in that order.    Mr. Minutoli, who retired in January as the director of Lawrence Township’s…

  • Letter: Begin the search for new manager

    To the editor:     I am writing in reference to your articles dealing with the conflicts Township Manager Barbara Sacks is having with Councilman Ted Van Hessen and Police Chief Michael Paquette.    I agree with Ted Van Hessen. We do need a new manager. Ted represents me. He along with the mayor and other members…

  • Hillsborough girls rally but lose in county finals

    Rainey leads frantic surge in final quarter By: Rudy Brandl    The Hillsborough High girls’ basketball team probably lost Thursday night’s Somerset County championship game in the first half. By the time the Lady Raiders found some rhythm, they felt more like potential winners who simply ran out of time.    Hillsborough (13-10) fell behind by as…