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  • Commission sets ‘Living Greener’ session Jan. 16

       The Hopewell Township Environmental Commission will hold a public meeting on Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. to learn about its “Living Greener” initiative.    This project is the commission’s effort to help make Hopewell Township a more environmentally sustainable community. The meeting will be held in the township Municipal Building, Route 546 and Scotch Road.    ”Sustainable…

  • Pup shows students he’s not just an ‘ugly’ face

    Pup shows students he’s not just an ‘ugly’ face

    RCS Staff photo by Robyn C. Stein — Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested/Chihuahua mix named "World’s Ugliest Dog 2007," along with his owner Karen Quigley, of Mantua Township, visited Slackwood Elementary School on Jan. 8.

  • Neighbor thankful for company’s help

    Chris Askenstedt of East Windsor To the editor:    To Bob Maguire Chevrolet in Bordentown, I would like to just thank everybody for everything they’ve done for me. All their prayers, their friendships, and when I couldn’t do it on my own, they had my house cleaned for me. Chris Askenstedt East Windsor

  • Lawrence gets a rare win over Princeton

    ICE HOCKEY By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    After a bit of a break, the Lawrence High School ice hockey team may have been a tad rusty.    Nevertheless, the Cardinals came through with an 8-6 victory over Princeton last Wednesday as Lawrence returned to Colonial Valley Conference action.    Lawrence took a brief hiatus after falling to…

  • MOMS make a difference in local town

    By Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — Area mothers, and their children, are developing a brighter future thanks to the Moms Offering Moms Support Club, a group dedicated to helping the community and one another.The approximately seven-year-old chapter is part of an international organization designed for at-home mothers who educate one another on parenting…

  • Alice Conine Richardson

       MANCHESTER — Alice Conine Richardson, 85, of Whiting, died Jan. 3 at Holiday Care Center, Toms River.    Born in Bornerstown, she was a resident of the area for many years before moving to Whiting five years ago.    A graduate of Pemberton High School, Ms. Richardson retired from New Jersey Bell in 1984.    Predeceased by her…

  • Salvatore Primerano

       TRENTON — Salvatore Primerano, 79, died Friday at Compassionate Care Hospice. Born in Italy, he was a Trenton resident since 1953. Mr. Primerano was a mason for many years and a member of the Local Union 6 and Our Lady of the Angels Parish/ Immaculate Conception Church.    He was predeceased by his parents, Giuseppe and…

  • School funding formula a puzzle

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    A new school funding formula that could mean an increase in aid to South Brunswick was approved by the state Legislature on Monday.    Under the new rules, the South Brunswick would get 20 percent increase, or more than $4 million more, in state school aid for the 2008-2009 school year.…

  • SBHS strong in tune-up for NJSIAA state relays

    By Sean Richards, Sports Writer    Gearing up for this weekend’s NJSIAA State Relays, the South Brunswick High School winter track team again impressed with a strong showing at the Hispanic Games on Saturday at the New York Armory.    When all was said and finished, the Vikings had established two more school records and produced a…