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  • Holiday concert season

    Symphonic band, Choral Society announce performance dates Symphonic band plans winter concert    The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. William Berz, will open their 20th anniversary season with a "Winter Warm-Up Concert" at 3 p.m., Dec. 8. Choral society sets concert    The Raritan Valley Choral Society holiday concert will be held at…

  • Teutonic taught here

    State requirements add opportunities for students to learn about other cultures By:Sally Goldenberg    Brandon Evanko quickly caught the stuffed ladybug when he heard his German name, Anton. On cue, he answered the question his German teacher asked him before casting the ladybug back to the front of the room so the game could continue.    Tossing…

  • Council approves new rescue truck

    But lift vehicle request denied By:Alec Moore    The Borough Council gave its collective "thumbs up" for the purchase of a new rescue truck, but once again rejected plans to buy an aerial lift truck.    While the purchase of the $245,000 rescue truck — commonly referred to as a "crash truck" by Rescue Squad members —…

  • Students to get lessons on how to interview

    Program is designed to help South Brunswick students develop and improve their college interviewing skills. By: Rebecca Tokarz    College-bound students soon will be able to get pointers on their interviewing skills through the new "College Interview" Program.    The program is in its development stage, but when implemented, will help South Brunswick students develop and improve…

  • Township seeks volunteers for board vacancies

    Application deadline is Dec. 20 By: Lea Kahn    A few good volunteers are being sought to fill a number of vacancies on the 18 boards and committees that advise Township Council.    Township Council will appoint volunteers to fill the vacancies after it holds its annual reorganization meeting New Year’s Day. The deadline for applying is…

  • Township historian dead at 80

    Winona Nash displayed dedication to family, friends and Lawrence’s past By: Lea Kahn    Township Historian Winona D. Nash, who helped map out Lawrence Township’s past in her 14 years in the position, died Nov. 20 at home. She was 80 years old.    Mrs. Nash served 14 years as township historian, appointed by Township Council. She…

  • HHS distance stars brave elements at Meet of Champions

    Uniszkiewicz closest to medal; Klueber-Vaccaro Era ends By: Rudy Brandl        HOLMDEL — Hillsborough High’s top distance runners battled heavy blustery winds, slick terrain and the state’s best cross country competition in Saturday’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park.    Junior Ashley Uniszkiewicz and seniors Mike Klueber and Nick Vaccaro entered their races knowing it…

  • School improvements must be approved

    Letter to the editor To the editor:     On Dec. 10, the citizens of Lawrence Township will once again have the opportunity to vote to expand and improve the school facilities in the township. Now that the reality of the impact that new housing construction in Lawrenceville, especially Yorkshire Village, Liberty Green and Tiffany Woods…

  • Firm eyes Park and Ride for new cellular tower

    Police, EMS groups could use it free of charge. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    Representatives of the N.J. Turnpike Authority and Omnipoint said a proposed 120-foot cell phone tower to be built at the 8A Park and Ride meets federal health regulations and will not increase traffic problems in the township.    Turnpike officials held a public…