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  • Kyle Gladden, 6

       HILLSBOROUGH — Kyle A. Gladden died Wednesday, April 18, in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. He was 6.    He was born in Elizabeth and moved to Hillsborough in 1997.    Kyle was in kindergarten at the Woods Road School in Hillsborough.He was a member of Beth El, The House of Yahweh in New York.    Surviving are his…

  • Bulldogs pick up steam

    BaseballThe Hopewell Valley Central High School baseball team may have finally turned the corner this past week, as the Bulldogs won two of three games. By: Matt Nalbone    Their second win of the season came against winless West Windsor-Plainsboro North.    Mike Ryan pitched six strong innings to get his second win of the year, allowing…

  • BASF shows off safety approach

    Plant has a professionally-trained emergency response team present on every shift. By: Nick D’Amore    Members of the South Brunswick Area Community Advisory Panel toured the BASF plant on Cranbury-South River Road and were given a thorough rundown of various safety techniques and programs as well as how its material is produced.    "We have nothing to…

  • Tutors provide homework help to their high school peers

    Approximately 130 students, mostly underclassmen, have used the program, receiving academic assistance from about 15 tutors. By: Casha Caponegro    Nicole Arce, a sophomore at South Brunswick High School, was in danger of failing at the beginning of this school year. She was having difficulty with her homework and was doing poorly on tests and quizzes.…

  • Millstone planners put housing proposal on hold

    A proposal to build five houses off Disbrow Hill Road was put on hold until environmental site work can be done. By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE — A proposal before the Planning Board to build five houses off Disbrow Hill Road has been put on hold until additional environmental site work can be completed.    Gary…

  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, April 26, 2001

    Schools asked to do more than they can To the editor:     I am writing in response to the articles about the school budget vote in the HVN of April 12, as well as last week’s letters to the editor about special education.    I am the parent of two children being served in our district’s…

  • Surplus created tax cushion in 1999

    EDITORIAL: Republican Township Committee candidate Mark Tobias has attacked GOP incumbent Vince Calcagno over tax increases in Washington Township, a charge that is unfair. By:    Republican Township Committee candidate Mark Tobias has attacked GOP incumbent Vince Calcagno over tax increases in Washington Township, a charge that is unfair.    Mr. Calcagno did vote to raise municipal…

  • Cards look forward to better matches

    Boys TennisThe Lawrence High School boys tennis team picked up two easy wins this past week — both by scores of 5-0. By: Steve Feitl    However against Hightstown Wednesday and Princeton today (Thursday), head coach Pat Tarrant did not expect things to be quite as easy.    The Cardinals beat Hamilton Friday in a match where…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR 04/26

    From the April 26 edition of the Register-News By: Shoe factory information needed    A dollmaker searching for information on the Bordentown Shoe Factory is looking for help from longtime Bordentown residents. The factory manufactured doll shoes in the 1800s. Information is needed for a historical thesis pertaining to antique dolls. Photos, maps and written information…