• HIGHTSTOWN: Code of Conduct draft is evolving

    HIGHTSTOWN: Code of Conduct draft is evolving

    Batista Councilwoman Lynne Woods (right) presents a draft of the Code of Conduct resolution during the Borough Council meeting as member Gail Doran looks on Feb. 4. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: The ‘Pind’ celebrates grand opening

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: The ‘Pind’ celebrates grand opening

    By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer    If the parking lot was any indication, the new Pind eatery on Route 27 in Kingston, received a warm welcome from the community Wednesday evening at its grand opening event.    There was hardly a parking spot to be found when the “dining complex,” which features a sports bar, lounge,…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Family seeks community support for home improvements

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Family seeks community support for home improvements

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer    The Fantel Family, who reside on Eastern Drive in Kendall Park, are appealing to the South Brunswick community for either financial or physical assistance with much needed home improvement to their home.    The changes are needed for son Ray, 4, who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at five months…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Buono announces run for governor

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Buono announces run for governor

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    NEW BRUNSWICK — It’s official. State Sen. Barbara Buono, D-18, will challenge Republican Gov. Chris Christie in November.    Sen. Buono, of Metuchen, officially began her race to the Governor’s Mansion with a stop at New Brunswick High School on Route 27 Saturday afternoon.    According to the campaign, more than…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: T.J. Taylor signs with Rutgers football team

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: T.J. Taylor signs with Rutgers football team

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer    SBHS senior T.J. Taylor, co-captain and star player from this year’s State Championship South Brunswick Vikings football squad has officially signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Rutgers University’s Scarlet Knight football program.    The Big East powerhouse team from New Brunswick will soon be competing in the…

  • HERALD HAPPENINGS: PHOTOS: Week of Feb. 8

    HERALD HAPPENINGS: PHOTOS: Week of Feb. 8

    Batista Members of East Windsor Boy Scout Troop 5700 and Troop 59 attend a Township Council meeting as part of earning their citizenship merit badges on Feb. 5, including, from left, Frankie Barzda, Alex LoPorto, Dan Burgess and John O’Brien — who join Mayor Janice Mironov — along with Tyler Goslin and Stephen Brookwell. (Photo…

  • MONTGOMERY: Warner, Cougars progress in county swims

    MHS junior’s top time easily takes boys breaststroke By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Zack Warner likes to use the big annual meets to measure his progress, and the Montgomery High School junior came away from the Somerset County Championship on Saturday pleased with his swims.    Warner won the 100 breaststroke in 57.13 seconds, a…

  • FIELDSBORO: Chamber looks to networking at The Cool Cricket

       FIELDSBORO — Business leaders are planning a networking event at The Cool Cricket.    The Northern Burlington Regional Chamber of Commerce is uniting for a Business to Business gathering from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. The event will be hosted by The Cool Cricket, 216 Fourth Street, in Fieldsboro.    Participants are encouraged to…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Cub Scout Pack 189 races kids’ hand-crafted mini-cars

    HILLSBOROUGH: Cub Scout Pack 189 races kids’ hand-crafted mini-cars

    Special award winners, from left, were Atticus DeFilippis for best-looking car, Maysen Lane for fastest–looking car, Ryan Plum for most realistic-looking, and Erik Robuck and for most imaginative.

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