Category: archives

  • Strong start but still no win over EB

    By: Rich Fisher    The gap between the South Brunswick and East Brunswick tennis teams hasn’t completely closed, but it has gotten a heck of a lot tighter.    In the first of what promises to be several meetings between the two teams this year, the Bears eked out a 3-2 victory over the Vikings Tuesday, giving…

  • All That Jazz

    Jazz Mentors brings Peter Erskine, Randy Brecker and others to pass along their wisdom to the next generation. By: Susan Van Dongen    Schools have recommended reading lists — rosters of books the well-rounded student should be familiar with.    Montgomery resident and vocalist Joy Anderson thinks youngsters, especially those interested in music, should also have "listening…

  • Accident victim dies

    Thomas Scurato of Old Beekman Road died Friday as a result of injuries sustained March 27 when he was hit by a car while crossing Sand Hill Road. By: Joseph Harvie    An 80-year-old Kendall Park man died Friday from injuries sustained March 27, when he was hit by a car while crossing Sand Hill Road.…

  • Making progress

    Despite three uneven losses, LHS girls lacrosse team improving. By: Tim Falls    The Lawrence High School girls lacrosse team is showing improvement.    It may not show in the Cardinals’ record.    Or in the final score of their first few games.    Nonetheless, senior Katie Coleman can see it on the field.    "We have really improved," said…

  • Residents object to assisted-living plan

    A proposed plan for a 150-bed assisted-facility at the site of the William Gulick House sparks objections from surrounding residents, claiming the project would increase traffic in an already-congested area. By:Jennifer Potash Managing Editor    The battle between residents opposed to a plan for a 150-bed assisted-living complex at the corner of Province Line Road and…

  • Tough start for MHS track and field team

    Bound Brook, North Plainfield prove tough By: Rudy Brandl    Manville High track and field coach Michelle Mongillo remains optimistic about her team’s chances for a winning record even after the team opened the 2006 season with two losses.    The Mustangs aren’t panicking after losing to Bound Brook and North Plainfield, two of the stronger teams…

  • Congressman Holt is honored by BIO

    Named a "Legislator of the Year" by the Biotechnology Industry Organization    Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12), a resident of Hopewell Township, was named a "Legislator of the Year" by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) recently for his work in promoting high-technology research and development in 2005-2006.    Before joining Congress, Rep. Holt, a Ph.D. in physics, held…

  • ‘Incorruptible’ takes Players to Dark Ages

    Bordentown Community Players present 1996 comedy for spring production By: Vanessa S. Holt    MOUNT HOLLY — The stage is somber and dark: the inside of a medieval French abbey set with Gothic arches and stonework. A human skeleton is laid out to rest in this sepulchral scene, as robed monks drift by bearing large wooden…

  • Millstone seeking to meet residents’ recreational needs

    Parks, recreation and open space plan in the works (April 13) By: Purvi Desai    MILLSTONE — The Township Committee kicked off with baby steps last week a comprehensive park, recreation and open space plan that will provide recreation and leisure opportunities currently unavailable to residents.    "Because of the fact that we’ve had an increase in…