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  • Things to Do

    Nov. 15    In Our Own Voice: Program designed to help change people’s attitudes and fears about mental illnesses by letting those who live with mental illnesses share their stories. 1 p.m. at the Kingston Presbyterian Church, Route 27. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.    Nov. 16    American regional folk music: Musical performance by a…

  • Daniel A. Giangrasso Sr.

       BORDENTOWN — Daniel A. Giangrasso Sr., 77, died Nov. 7 at Robert Wood Johnson University in Hamilton.    Mr. Giangrasso was born in Trenton and was a longtime Bordentown resident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Korean War. In 1951 he was a gunnersmate and boatsmate onboard the USS Yorktown. He enjoyed…

  • A salute for vets

    A salute for vets

    By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer    Veterans Day ceremonies at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2290 on Sunday were a poignant reminder of the service that veterans have given, and continue to give, to the country.    ”Today is the one day out of the year that we should proudly proclaim our status as an…

  • Book Notes: Surviving the crazy teenage years

    By Joan Ruddiman    For families in the throes of surviving the teenage years, any and all support is welcomed.    In the past month, parents, their teens and educators in this area were blessed with appearances by several noted experts who offered practical advice laced with chilling statistics on why we all have to take adolescent…

  • Board changing Master Plan

    More than 20 zoning redesignations expected by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    The South Brunswick Township Planning Board is still considering changes to the Master Plan.    The Planning Board is in the middle of a reexamination of the township Master Plan, which is required by state law to be done every six years. Township Planner Craig…

  • Young voters should be encouraged, not threatened into silence

    On Election Day, 12 Lawrence teenagers exercised their First Amendment rights by standing outside various polling places, in teams of two, with signs urging voters to vote for the Republican candidates for Town Council. They stood at least 100 feet away from the entrance to the polling place (as required by state law), didn’t engage…

  • Sister Mary Gilbert Keegan

       WATCHUNG — Sister Mary Gilbert Keegan, 85, died on Nov. 7 at McAuley Hall Health Care Center, Watchung.    Sister Gilbert was born in Trenton and entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1943. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Georgian Court College, Lakewood. Sister Gilbert taught Elementary Education at St. Mary School, Perth…

  • Michael J. Mausen

       Michael J. Mausen, 32, of Kendall Park, died Saturday, Nov. 11, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.    Born in Edison, he was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Mausen was the owner and operator of Road Warriors Trucking Company. He was a coach and sponsor of baseball and football teams in the South Brunswick Athletic…

  • Honoring America’s veterans

    Ceremony held Sunday at high school by Michelle McGuinness, Special Writer    Veterans, politicians and high school students alike came out Sunday to at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex to honor those who have fought in America’s wars.    Between performances of patriotic music by South Brunswick High School’s Viking Band, former members of the military reminded…