Category: archives

  • LAWRENCE: Teacher of the Year named

    Math teacher makes it all add up for students By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer In mathematics, it is said that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line — but that’s not always the way it works in real life, especially when it comes to pinning down a career. Just ask George Regan.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: School district hopes ads create revenue

    by Sean Ruppert, The Packet Group    ROBBINSVILLE — In an effort to find new revenue, the Board of Education has OK’d a plan to allow advertisements on school property.    The board unanimously approved an agreement last month with Corporate Management Associates, of Belford, to locate companies to place ads in the high school’s gymnasium, cafeteria…

  • Pick experience, pick the budget

    Gail Barcelo, of South Brunswick    Dr. Steven Parker’s dedication to education and to the students of South Brunswick have made his years as a member of the South Brunswick Board of Education a definite asset to our school district. I urge you to re-elect him for another term.    Steve’s scientific background, intelligence and expertise allow…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Educator honored

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Joanne Kerekes was honored at a reception March 28 after receiving the 2009 Distinguished Service Award, given by the Rutgers Graduate School of Education for outstanding contributions to education.    Ms. Kerekes, who received her master’s degree from the school in 1990, was honored for…

  • Two cups of coffee

    Cora Berke, Lambertville     Although the South Hunterdon Regional High School has released a budget for voter approval that shows a series of actions to help reduce their high costs by $255,500, the overall bill to the taxpayer is raising again. For this year they are looking at a total budget of $10.57 million.    In…

  • Denney supporter

    Rev. Darryl Jones, Sr., Pastor of Second Baptist Church of Bristol, Pa. and Bordentown City resident To the editor:    Please join me support and applaud a homegrown, long time resident and friend of the Bordentown community, Larry Denney who has submitted and legitimized his name to become the next commissioner of the great city we…

  • The SHRHS quandary

    Drew Gitomer, Lambertville     In recent weeks a number of letters have appeared raising very strong and very real concerns about the SHRHS school budget. It is a fact the costs per pupil far exceeds comparable costs of almost any other school in the state, large or small.    It is all too common to take…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Future schools director talks to his neighbors

    by Maria Prato-Gaines, The Packet Group    ROBBINSVILLE — Schools superintendent finalist Steven Mayer stepped out in front of the podium at Robbinsville High School, talking with residents much like a coach would to his players — with emphatic hand gestures and driving enthusiasm, all in an apparent effort to rally the public.    ”It’s important for…

  • Brimmer lauded

    Ron Firman of Bordentown City To the editor:    Having lived in Bordentown City for two years, this May will be my first opportunity to vote for City Commissioners. My observations are as follows – the two incumbents have served long enough and seem unable to implement new ideas. Another candidate has already served as mayor…