Category: archives
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Children in Scouting are not gays’ enemies
LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor: Recently you ran a letter by Laura Burshnic relating how Princeton Borough, in protest over the Boy Scouts’ ban against homosexual leaders, had denied use of a public street to a scout troop for their traditional Christmas tree fund-raising event ("Princeton leaders unfair to Scouts" Jan. 11). Ms.…
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‘The Wedding Planner’
This film is your typical romantic comedy, but a few belly laughs, consistent chuckles and a heartwarming closure make it a pleasant diversion. [PG-13] By: Kam Williams Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Lopez star in the romantic comedy, "The Wedding Planner." Mary Fiore is San Francisco’s hottest wedding planner, helping every blushing bride prepare the perfect marriage.…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
