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  • Morris Brailove

       MONROE — Morris Brailove, 96, D.D.S., of Monroe Township died Feb. 21 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.    He was born in Woodbine. He resided in Elizabeth for most of his life before moving to Monroe Township 13 years ago.    Dr. Brailove was a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at…

  • School board hopefuls get set

    Contested races to be held in Upper Freehold and Millstone townships. By: Mark Moffa    Washington Township school board President Michele Siekerka will run for a second term this year, although members George Stahlbrand and Michael Matyas will not seek re-election.    Parent Teacher Association member Carol Boyne filed for the election along with Ms. Siekerka, but…

  • Icenhower second at state diving meet

    Swimming and Diving By: Steve Feitl    Lawrence High School sophomore Christie Icenhower came in second at the NJSIAA Diving Championships Tuesday.    Her score of 421.95 edged out Haddonfield junior Emily Weigland’s score of 421.00, but was shy of Hopewell Valley sophomore Kristin Caiazzo’s mark of 462.90.    It was the second straight year Icenhower finished second…

  • Jazz trio to perform at HMS

    Free concert sponsored by Hillsborough Education Foundation    The Lou Mecca Trio will hold a special concert and discussion of jazz music at the Hillsborough Middle School, 7:30 p.m. March 14.    The trio consists of Mr. Mecca on guitar, bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and Glen Davis on drums. For this special free event, sponsored by the Hillsborough…

  • Superintendent recognized for commitment to music

    By: Nick D’Amore    Most people in town know of the district’s stellar music programs. Now, South Brunswick also boasts this year’s state-recognized Outstanding School Administrator.    Superintendent Sam Stewart received the award Friday from the New Jersey Music Educators Association and was nominated by music staff in the district.    "I am very proud of what our…

  • SBHS wrestlers look to turn up the heat at regions

    By: Ken Weingartner    The South Brunswick High wrestling season has been a lot like this winter’s weather — hot and cold. But the Vikings still can end the campaign on a heat wave.    South Brunswick advanced seven wrestlers to the quarterfinals of the Region 5 Tournament, which will be held 5:30 p.m. Friday at Hunterdon…

  • Board taps grid coach for SBHS

    Antonio Maglione will make $7,561 as head coach By: Nick D’Amore    The Board of Education unanimously appointed a new head football coach for South Brunswick High School on Monday.    Antonio Maglione, a physical education teacher at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, will replace John Coppola, who stepped down in November after nine years as head coach.    Mr.…

  • Blacks fought for a land not their own

    GUEST COLUMN By: Mary Tanner    February is Black History Month, an appropriate time to remember the contribution of blacks, most of whom were slaves, to the war for American freedom.    Slavery in the 13 Colonies had long been accepted as part of the social and economic system. The few who questioned it were religious groups,…

  • Millstone may revisit administrator idea

    Township Committee wants to take steps to reduce tension and bickering. By: Scott Morgan  MILLSTONE — At least one township resident is fed up with political bickering during public meetings, and the Township Committee wants to take steps to reduce the tension.  One possible step — hiring an administrator.  During last week’s committee meeting, Toby…