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  • EDITORIAL: Task force can help preserve Kingston’s past

    Suggestions for Historic Preservation Ordinance Advisory Task Force before bringing proposal to Township Council    There are many good reasons to preserve history.    A student neck deep in text books might glean wisdom that can be applied today. Learning about our heritage can be as enriching as it can be fun. And, of course, preserving history…

  • Washington candidates set for battle

    First in a series examining the Township Committee hopefuls and issues in Washington. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — Incumbents and competitors alike are establishing their outlook for Washington Township in preparation for the Nov. 5 Township Committee election.    Taxation, attracting business, recreation and preservation of open space are a few of the concerns on which…

  • Candidates offer views on open space priorities

    Taking an indepth look at what land should be used for By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    With a referendum on the ballot to increase the tax for the township Open Space Trust fund from 2 to 3½ cents, council and mayoral candidates are focusing on ways to allocate money from the fund and what to do…

  • Pockets of need: Pitching in for the pantry

    Greenbrook School brought together its new community with a food drive By: Nick D’Amore    The Greenbrook School Parent -Teacher Organization brought together its new school community and also helped stock the local food pantry with a food drive last month.    "We were trying to figure out a way to bring the Greenbrook community together and…

  • O’Laughlin sparks SBHS boys’ cross country team

    By: Redd E. Patrick    Ryan O’Laughlin is back.    O’Laughlin, a junior on the South Brunswick High School boys cross country team, won his first varsity race on Tuesday. O’Laughlin’s victory coincided with the Vikings’ first victory this year, a 22-33 dual-meet win at Piscataway.    After a promising freshman campaign, O’Laughlin broke his ankle less than…

  • Candidates offer views on open space priorities

    Discuss options for open space By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    With a referendum on the ballot to increase the tax for the township Open Space Trust fund from 2 to 3½ cents, council and mayoral candidates are focusing on ways to allocate money from the fund and what to do with land after the township acquires…

  • Vikes bear down for milestone win

    First triumph against EB in over two decades also gives Ziminski his 100th career victory By: Carolyn M. Hartko    Sometimes, a milestone for a coach is reached when his team scores a routine win over a so-so team with a performance that could have been mailed in.    Other times, it’s special in a lot of…

  • South Brunswick eyes tennis playoff wars

    By: T.J. Furman    The championship season has begun for girls tennis in New Jersey.    And according to South Brunswick High’s coach, it’s a season that holds a lot of potential for the Vikings.    "It’s just a question of how much the girls want it," Barbara Whitman said Wednesday, looking ahead to the Greater Middlesex Conference…

  • Fun time at the fair

    Annual Hopewell Harvest Fair Staff photo by Robyn C. Stein    Evelyn Russo, 5, of Hopewell enjoys her cotton candy. She and many others had lots of fun events from which to choose at Hopewell Harvest Fair Saturday. HVN readers can find results of the Wooden Car Derby and Find Freddie in this week’s edition. More…