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  • Municipal Building work leads Lawrence capital plan

    Improvement plan proposed for $2 million. By: Lea Kahn    Architect’s fees to design renovations to the Municipal Building plus money for the township’s road program are the highlights of the proposed 2003 capital improvement plan, which was unveiled before Township Council on Tuesday night.    Municipal Manager William Guhl walked the council through the $2 million…

  • Plumsted school board fills vacancy

    Kathleen Sandford will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Keith Buckalew. By: Scott Morgan    PLUMSTED — The Board of Education has appointed a replacement to a seat left open by a recently resigned member.    Kathleen Sandford, a resident of Oak Leaf Drive, was appointed to fill the vacancy of three-term school board member…

  • Books cast spell on young readers

    Youngsters enjoy a day filled with Harry Potter magic By: Jamie Simpson    There wasn’t a "muggle" in sight last week at the South Brunswick Public Library.    The library hosted its second "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" party Jan. 29 to celebrate the November movie release of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and…

  • HHS boys miss chance for title at county swim meet

    Finish second behind B-R, Sudol’s former team By: John E. Powers        Before the Somerset County Swimming Championships, Hillsborough High School head coach Todd Sudol said several times that his boys’ team had an "opportunity."    Though Sudol never said his team was a favorite, it was clear he felt the Raiders were capable and talented…

  • Help get more snowflakes for Hopewell’s Broad Street

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor:     Holiday Season 2002 has passed us by, but the events and beautiful light displays throughout Hopewell will remain in the backs of our minds.    On behalf of the families and businesses of Hopewell, I would like to thank everyone who made a donation toward our beautiful Broad…

  • Lawrence schools seek accreditation

    District plans to use AFG model. By: Lea Kahn    There are two ways to gain accreditation and approval by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools every 10 years — by looking back or looking ahead.    The Lawrence Township public school system prefers to gain its approval by looking ahead, through the Accreditation…

  • Alice Grace Terppe

       Alice Grace Terppe, 60, died Sunday, Feb. 2, at her home.    Born in New York, she was a longtime resident of South Brunswick before moving to North Brunswick in 1985. She retired last May from Rutgers University where she has been employed in dining services for 15 years. She was a member of St. Barnabas…

  • EDITORIAL: Help to sercure Y’s presence in community

    Editorial: South Brunswick YMCA needs community support The South Brunswick Family YMCA needs your help.    The 8-year-old organization, in its second year in its Culver Road headquarters, is experiencing growing pains as it fights to keep up with a growing membership base and pay its expenses.    According to Gary S. Forshner, who is working on…

  • MHS boys fall short in comeback bid

    Rutgers Prep holds off Mustangs in thriller By: Shawn Tyrrell        There are basketball games and there are great basketball games.    Last Wednesday night, the Manville High boys’ basketball team played host to visiting Rutgers Prep and nearly pulled out a win with an almost improbable comeback. Twice the Mustangs rallied from double-digit deficits only…