Category: archives

  • First-graders learn to experiment

    Melissa Pollard teaches through hands-on activities By: Stacey Gorski    For Melissa Pollard, a first-grade teacher at the Greenbrook School, the best way to teach her students is to keep them busy, moving smoothly from one aspect of the lesson to the next.    In one science lesson, Ms. Pollard’s students include a review of the previous…

  • Neo Old Time

    Rani Arbo has found a perfect vehicle for self-expression with her new band, daisy mayhem. Last summer, the group released its first CD and has been on the road since then, treating audiences in the U.S. and Canada to its blend of sublime songs, sophisticated harmonies and instrumental wizardry. By: Susan Van Dongen    It sounds…

  • Oh Lord, protect usfrom the gatekeepers!

    GUEST COLUMN By: Steve Bates    The other day, a friend of mine went to visit the local planning office to take a gander at a plan a neighbor had submitted for renovation work on his home. And before you ask, this didn’t happen locally.    My friend had a vested interest in seeing the plans. He…

  • Joseph M. Krysztofik

    Retired Monsignor from Sacred Heart Church    SOMERSET — The Rev. Monsignor Joseph M. Krysztofik died Jan. 24 at Morris Hall in St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center in Lawrenceville. He was 77.    Monsignor Krysztofik was born in Trenton to his late parents, Stanislaus and Julia (Fedorezak) Krysztofik. He graduated from St. Hedwig Grammar School in Trenton and…

  • For the week of January 31

    By: William M. Mathes Sr.    EAST WINDSOR — William M. Mathes Sr., 55, died Saturday, Jan. 26, at home.    Born in Princeton, he was a lifelong East Windsor resident.    He served in the Air Force.    Mr. Mathes retired in August from International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers, Trenton, Local 89.    Husband…

  • School board hires auditor,computer repair technician

    SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE By: John Tredrea    The Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s annual 2001-2002 audit will be done for $22,500 by Medford-based firm of Green, Holman, Frenia and Company.    At the recommendation of school board secretary and district business administrator, John Nemeth, the board voted unanimously in favor of hiring the auditing firm during the…

  • Letters to the editor

    For the week of January 31 By: Committee owes explanation on report To the editor:    Considering the political tensions that abound in Millstone, when the Millstone Township Committee announced it was having not only the Monmouth County prosecutor’s office look into allegations made by a resident against then-Committeeman Bill Kastning (in September 2000), but also…

  • District provides preview of budget

    Washington Township school board plans hiring additional staff because of enrollment growth. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The school board last week gave residents a peek at the 2002-03 budget, which it hopes will be introduced in February.    Officials would not say how much money is projected to be needed, as cuts are anticipated prior…

  • NBC boys’ basketball clinches playoff spot

    Greyhounds beat Allentown, 70-46 By:Sean Moylan    With a 70-46 win on Monday night over Allentown, the Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity basketball team finally accomplished its dream of qualifying for the state tournament.    Yet, the tired Greyhounds got a reality check on Tuesday evening when they lost a 55-43 decision to the…