Category: archives

  • Lui is re-writing SBHS record book

    SWIMMING: Ed Lui holds the South Brunswick school record in the 100 breaststroke. He hopes to break that mark in either the GMC or NJSIAA championships in the coming weeks. By: Carolyn M. Hartko    The young South Brunswick High School swimming program will hit another milestone this June as the first four-year varsity letter winners…

  • Circulation plan will be trouble

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    This plan is trouble. Lest anyone forget, Route 1 , Route 130, Route 27, and Route 522 all run through South Brunswick. Have you tried getting to work on Route 1 south lately?    People are making their own rules out there. They have to. Take the jug handle…

  • Could this be the year for Vikes?

    WRESTLING: Vikings coach Joe Dougherty thinks he may have the best team in school history. He also thinks the GMC is better than it’s ever been. The conference tournament gets underway Friday. By: Ken Weingartner    Joe Dougherty had to laugh.    The South Brunswick High wrestling coach has potentially the best team in school history —…

  • One year, one tournament berth

    ICE HOCKEY: In its first year of existence, the ice hockey program at South Brunswick High School will find itself in the state tournament. By: Brian Weber    The South Brunswick High ice hockey squad’s 8-4 victory over Lawrence on Monday at Pro Skate USA will long be remembered as the game that officially put the…

  • Committee down on changing local government form

       Former Republican Committeeman George Ostergren wants to change the form of government in Hillsborough, and has asked the all-Democratic Township Committee to form a charter study committee to begin the process. By:Laura Toto    In a charter study, a citizen or elected official may make the request. The Township Committee has the right to decide whether…

  • Back Timberlane plan answers school, community needs

    GUEST OPINION by Sally Turner    The Back Timberlane site wisely was purchased by a Hopewell Valley school board decades ago for school use, as the township Master Plan indicates.    Since, a) no school board can purchase property to keep as open space; b) the school district athletic director presented a well-documented need for fields; and…

  • Thanks for interest in redistricting panel

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    As members of the Board of Education, we are elected to ensure that the children of South Brunswick receive an education with high academic standards in a safe and caring environment. In order to accomplish that goal, it is important that we seek the input of not only…

  • Meals to order

    Tired of going out to eat? Napoli’ll bring it to you    Deneen Napoli has decided to follow a dream she’s had for a long time.    About two months ago, armed with "tons of references" and a preliminary list of satisfied customers, the Cromwell Court resident opened Deneen’s Dining Out Inn, for those who need a…

  • Doubts linger after NJ Transit visit

    During a meeting last week, officials from the state, township and NJ Transit looked toward the prospects of a rail line coming through town and had differing opinions on the future. By: Matthew Armstrong    Officials from NJ Transit, the township and state gathered in Monmouth Junction last week to look down seldom used train tracks…