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  • EAST WINDSOR: Mayor begins 18th year in office

    EAST WINDSOR: Mayor begins 18th year in office

    Tuesday, Janice Mironov is sworn in as East Windsor mayor by County Executive Brian Hughes as Councilman Perry Shapiro (center) looks on. (Photo by David Kilby)

  • SPRINGFIELD: Same appointments and many goals mark new year

       SPRINGFIELD — Not much changed at the Springfield Township reorganization meeting Jan. 2, however, the Township Council is keeping busy pursuing its goals for 2013.    Mayor Denis McDaniel said one of the goals for the township this year is maintaining a steady course, which shouldn’t be too hard since there have been no changes in…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE starts challenging year

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE starts challenging year

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    Budgeting for the next year and contract negotiations will likely keep Board of Education members busy at the start of 2013 if Monday night’s reorganization meeting is any indication.    Business Administrator Anthony Tonzini administered the oath of office to newly elected member Peter St. Vincent and returning members Barry…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE starts challenging year

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE starts challenging year

    Ed Birch photos Clockwise from top, Business Administrator Anthony Tonzini swears in board members Peter St. Vincent, Barry Nathanson and Dr. Stephen Parker at Monday night’s meeting. Teacher’s union President Chris Hines addresses the board as more than 200 teachers in attendance look on.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: National Merit semi-finalists honored

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: National Merit semi-finalists honored

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer    The Board of Education honored eight students who have been recognized as National Merit Semi-Finalists this year. These honorees represent the top 16,000 of the 1.5 million students who competed in the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) last year.    SBHS had nine semi-finalists and 36 commended students. The combined total…

  • LETTER: Quitting smoking helps hearts and wallets

    From: Deb Brown, president American Lung Association Midlantic To the editor:    The American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic wishes everyone a Happy New Year. As we ring in 2013, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions to improve our health and well-being. People who resolve to quit smoking this year have the chance to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE starts challenging year

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE starts challenging year

    Ed Birch photos Clockwise from top, Business Administrator Anthony Tonzini swears in board members Peter St. Vincent, Barry Nathanson and Dr. Stephen Parker at Monday night’s meeting. Teacher’s union President Chris Hines addresses the board as more than 200 teachers in attendance look on.

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: New committee emerges in 2013

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Local government was busy rearranging committee seats on Jan. 5.    Committeeman James Cann became the township’s new mayor. Mayor Cann accepted the gavel from Committeeman Karl Feltes, who proceeded him in the role.    Committeewoman Jill Popko was appointed deputy mayor.    Committeeman Stephen Benowitz retook a seat behind…

  • FLORENCE AND ROEBLING NEWS: Week of Jan. 10

    By Peg Dotson, Guest Columnist    The Florence Township Council will hold its regular meeting 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Municipal Complex, 711 Broad St.    A free rabies clinic will be held at the Florence Township Municipal Garage, 875 Summer Street, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 19.    There is a blank form…