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  • More support for incumbent

    John B. Wolf, of Kendall Park    Barry Nathanson, through his service on the Board of Education, has shown himself to be a champion of our students. As a Planning Board member and a PAL Board member as well, he has vast knowledge of our schools and our town. Mr. Nathanson is both practical and sensible.…

  • Nathanson does terrific job

    Janet and Anthony Campisano, of Kendall Park    Regarding the upcoming Board of Education election, one candidate stands out from the rest.    Barry Nathanson has proven himself to be a dedicated school board member, and he is deserving of re-election. Mr. Nathanson has worked hard to make our school system one of the best in the…

  • MANVILLE: Board authorizes online course plan

    By John Patten, Managing Editor    Manville High School students missing classes due to illness will have an easier time catching up on lessons, after the Board of Education approved an agreement with online course provider Educere at the March 17 meeting.    Beginning in September, the Ambler, Pa., based company’s online courses will be available for…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Middle school troupe staging ‘Wizard’

    HILLSBOROUGH: Middle school troupe staging ‘Wizard’

    Nihal Honwad, Alex Medawar and Casey Sweeney rehearse for this weekend’s opening performances. Staff photo by Eileen Oldfield

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Fire company loses longtime member

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    South Brunswick lost one of its most dedicated public servants at the end of February when longtime firefighter James Paulus died.    Mr. Paulus, 69, of Kendall Park, was a member of the volunteer fire company for the past 38 years.    ”Jim was a very caring person and friend whom I…

  • Anton’s Chef Comes Out of the Closet and Introduces Mini Culinary Adventures

    Anton’s Chef Comes Out of the Closet and Introduces Mini Culinary Adventures

    Chef and owner Chris Connors of Anton’s at the Swan in Lambertville, NJ

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Police Beat

       Timothy Eldridge, 49, of Etra Road, was charged March 18 with simple assault and harassment.    Police said they responded to a 9-1-1 call at 10:11 a.m. on the 100 block of Etra Road. Police said a female victim said Mr. Eldridge pushed her into a wall and ripped a phone from the wall and smashed…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Police Beat

       Cynthia Schamper, 25, of Cranbury, was charged March 18 with driving while intoxicated. Police said an officer saw Ms. Schamper at 2:30 p.m. driving at a slow rate of speed and weaving in and out of her lane on Dutch Neck Road near Oak Creek road.    She also was charged with DWI in a school…

  • SPRINGFIELD: County breaks ground on fair site

    Burlington County Freeholders on Wednesday officially broke ground on the construction of the County Fairgrounds open space site in Springfield Township – a venue which ultimately will include show facilities, walkways, parking and a road network for year-round events, festivals and public recreation. “This is economic stimulus of the highest order,” said Freeholder Bill Haines. …