• ROBBINSVILLE: Gas station restrictions removed by ordinances

    by James McEvoy, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council unanimously approved two ordinances amending the use of gas stations in the planned commercial development (PCD) zone.    The two amendments, which were approved at the March 14 meeting, entail the elimination of proximity clauses while the other allowed for gas stations with convenience stores to…

  • LAWRENCE: Expo examines sustainable living

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    How easy — or difficult — is it to make the house more energy efficient?    Everyone needs to eat, but where can one find locally produced cheese, jams and jellies or meat? What about recipes using locally grown food?    Which new cars are the most fuel-efficient? How practical are electric…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Woodfern students meet reading challenge

    HILLSBOROUGH: Woodfern students meet reading challenge

       Woodfern Elementary School Principal Steven Kerrigan picked a zany reproduction of a Dr. Seuss hat to wear and also “grew” some green hair in response to students making reading a priority over the last two weeks.    March 1, an assembly featuring a multimedia reading of the Dr. Seuss’ book, “The Sneetches,” kicked off two weeks…

  • MANVILLE: Students to perform ‘Once Upon A Mattress’

    MANVILLE: Students to perform ‘Once Upon A Mattress’

    Manville High School’s Drama Club thespians perform a scene in “Once Upon A Mattress” which will run this weekend at the high school. From left are Brandon Roche as King Sextimus the Silent, Eleni Kontos as the Minstrel, Megan Nash as Lady Larken, and Leah Alpaugh as the Jester. Stephen Sallach directs the musical.

  • MANVILLE: Youngsters can test baseball skills

        Area youngsters can test their baseball and softball skills at a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Avenue (Valley) Fields.     NJ Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball.     Boys and girls are divided…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Beauty and Beast’ gains accolades

    To the editor:    The audience experienced magic during the “Beauty and the Beast” show at Hillsborough High School.    I marveled at the level of talent, intricate set design and how well the actors and musicians were able to transport the audience to Belle and Gaston’s village. A high school theater program gives students such wonderful…

  • MANVILLE: Students to perform ‘Once Upon A Mattress’

    MANVILLE: Students to perform ‘Once Upon A Mattress’

    Shows runs Thursday through Saturday nights    Manville High School’s Drama Club will present “Once Upon A Mattress” tonight (Thursday) through Saturday at 7 p.m. at the school. Stephen Sallach directs the musical comedy, which is an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” fairy tale. The show ran on Broadway in the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Corfield making third assembly bid
  • MONTGOMERY: HiTOPS/Packet Boys Swimmer of the Year

    MONTGOMERY: HiTOPS/Packet Boys Swimmer of the Year

    Elane Coleman Zack Warner closed his junior season at Montgomery High School by finishing second in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Meet of Champions. Photo by Robert Gleason

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community