Category: archives

  • Robbinsville HS students go back to the ’80s with spring musical

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer     ROBBINSVILLE — The stereotypes of the ’80s had come to life at Robbinsville High School.     The word “like” was tossed around as if it were a Super Ball. A slightly younger “Batman” adorned one painted wall, and the music was embarrassingly catchy.     Students rushed around in a…

  • Earth Day efforts helped Thorntown Creek

    Mike Hunninghake, Bordentown City Environmental Commission Chairman On a picture perfect Saturday morning, it was heartening to see over 35 people come out for the 6th Annual Earth Day Cleanup in Bordentown City.     The Thorntown Creek Greenway was our target area, and the results of the volunteers’ efforts were impressive: several dozen trash bags…

  • Keeping town clean and green

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    Residents of all ages are pitching in this month to help keep the township green.    In honor of Earth Day, observed April 22, 524 South Brunswick residents have volunteered to pick up litter around the town, according to Recycling Coordinator Nancy Paquette.    Volunteers sign up with the Ms. Paquette, and…

  • Elizabeth D. Ruth

    MANSFIELD — Elizabeth D. Ruth died Wednesday, April 16.     Born in Trenton, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Margicin, she was a lifelong resident of Columbus before moving to Florida three years ago, and most recently residing in Texas.     A graduate of Cathedral High School, Trenton, she spent more than 25 years…

  • Winning candidate thanks voters

       Last week, I was elected to the Manville school board. I’m writing to express my gratitude to all the residents of Manville for electing me.    I’d like to extend a very special thank you to all the people who took time out of their lives to help me with my campaign, (especially my sign crew,…

  • Well-centered

    New site eyed for CASC, community hub; grant needed By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — A new home is being eyed for the Community Action Service Center and a long-discussed community center for teens and others.    The empty Planned Parenthood building at 268 Academy St. is perfect for both, according to representatives of the…

  • Join MADD at SB mall

    Mindy Lazar of MADD NJ     It is with much enthusiasm that I would like to extend an invitation to your readers to join Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Jersey the weekend of May 2 to support the generous fundraising efforts of some of the local merchants in the South Brunswick Square Mall.    We were…

  • Gunhild C. Knudsen

    Longtime Griggstown resident     SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Gunhild C. “Gunny” Knudsen died Wednesday at Buckingham Place. She was 90.    Born in Haugesund , Norway, she immigrated to Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1928 and moved to Griggstown in 1948 where she resided until September 2007.    She was the recipient of the Sara Delano Roosevelt Award for academic…

  • Joan Bacchetti

    West Windsor resident     WEST WINDSOR — Joan Bennet Bacchetti died Wednesday following a long illness. She was 76.    Born in Bristol, Pa., she was a resident of Monroe Township for many years before moving to West Windsor. She was most recently a resident of Merwick Rehab Hospital and Nursing Care and was under the…