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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: St. Augutine’s school 50th anniversary

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: St. Augutine’s school 50th anniversary

    On Friday, June 7, 2013, the school community of St. Augustine of Canterberry gathered for a ground breaking re-enactment ceremony to celebrate its golden anniversary. By Maureen Quigley, Special to the Packet On Friday, June 7, 2013, the school community of St. Augustine of Canterberry gathered for a ground breaking re-enactment ceremony to celebrate its…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Three file for BOE race, Taylor stepping down
  • HILLSBOROUGH: 500 years of experience will retire from schools

    School board honors 29 retiring staff members By Kelly Velocci, Packet Media Group    They came from across the district’s nine school buildings and have educated the township’s youngest and oldest students.    Together, they have taught for more than 500 years throughout their careers.    Ten Hillsborough Township teachers as well as a guidance counselor, academic support…

  • HAMILTON: Township man apprehended on assault charges

    A township man was apprehended May 16 in connection with charges stemming from a two-year old double shooting and stabbing.    HAMILTON — A township man was apprehended May 16 in connection with charges stemming from a two-year old double shooting and stabbing that took place in Allentown Borough.    Brieon Thurston, 31, whose last known address…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Middle schools reap sweet rewards

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Middle schools reap sweet rewards

    Submitted photos Crossroads Middle School students perform at the annual “Music in the Park” competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

  • Tourette Youth Advocate takes her awareness message to college, Capitol Hill

    Tourette Youth Advocate takes her awareness message to college, Capitol Hill

    By Jeff Weber EDISON – Since joining the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) as a Youth Advocate more than 18 months ago, 13-year-old Tess Kowalski has been busy traveling all over the Garden State – and even outside of it, as her home-school schedule allows – to spread the message…

  • HAMILTON: County begins emergency bridge work

    Emergency bridge repairs have been announced for Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek between Sawmill Road and Crosswicks Ellisdale Road.    HAMILTON — Emergency bridge repairs have been announced for Iron Bridge Road over Crosswicks Creek between Sawmill Road and Crosswicks Ellisdale Road.    The work was announced in a township press release, which did not specify…

  • HAMILTON: RWJ Hamilton to hold annual 5K

    Runners and walkers are encouraged to take their mark for the start of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation’s 22nd annual Strides for Stroke 5K Run/2K Walk Thursday, July 11.    HAMILTON — Runners and walkers are encouraged to take their mark for the start of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation’s 22nd annual…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Board of Education recognizes June retirees

    HIGHTSTOWN: Board of Education recognizes June retirees

    Robert Laverty, board president, and fellow board members honored retired faculty and staff of East Windsor Regional School District on Monday. From left, Carole Boccanfuso; Mr. Laverty; Elaine Franzblau; Alix Arvizu; Janet Oldak; Iris Landau; Dore Weiss; Eileen Hampton; Mary-Ellen Burns; Adelheid Kitzmann-Franzo; Kurt Stumbaugh; Ann Goodwin; and Superintendent Edward Forsthoffer III celebrate the moment.