• LAWRENCE: 15% sewer fee hike is sought

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The average household in Lawrence will pay an additional $85.20 per year in sewer fees for 2012 under an ordinance introduced by Township Council Tuesday night.    Township Councilmen David Maffei and Greg Puliti and Councilwoman Cathleen Lewis voted to introduce the ordinance. Mayor James Kownacki, who works for the Ewing-Lawrence…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Childrens author visits Brunswick Acres

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Childrens author visits Brunswick Acres

    Kim Spinelli photo Media Specialist Amy Dixon, Children’s Author/Illustrator Kevin O’Malley, and Katie Madden, PTO member, parent of a fifth grader, and Mr. O’Malley’s. first cousin, stand by the drawing board used in two assemblies for Brunswick Acres students Tuesday.

  • MANVILLE: Senior Corner column for week of March 22

       The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club is comprised of people who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55, if disabled.    The meeting for April 12 will start at noon. Note the change of time for…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Irish eyes are smiling on parade day March 24

    ROBBINSVILLE: Irish eyes are smiling on parade day March 24

       ROBBINSVILLE — The Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association is gearing up for the township’s third annual St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday, March 24.    An Irish flag is flying in front of the Robbinsville Township offices in celebration of Irish-American Heritage Month, and special green hair extensions also are available all during March from “Hair It Is”…

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar for week of March 22

    March 23-25    High school drama production: “Nunsense: The Mega Musical,” will be presented at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the high school on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. A senior citizens’ luncheon will be held at noon Sunday in the cafeteria. Sun., March 25    Breakfast with the Easter…

  • Cardinal McCarrick announces its 2012 Sports Hall of Fame inductees

    Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School’s 2012 Sports Hall of Fame has been elected by the planning committee for the May 4 induction ceremony at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. The alumni nominees excelled in various sports programs during their high school years and earned such achievements as First Team All County, All State, or…

  • Jersey Knights Soccer Club takes part in Nike training program

    The Jersey Knights Soccer Club hosted the Nike Elite Training 2.0 mobile training program under the lights at Sabella Park in North Brunswick on March 5. The program is designed to provide a complete, premium soccer training experience to enable skilled and committed players to fulfill their potential. Elite Training 2.0 brings together a unique…

  • Geroni looking to maintain Falcons’ rich baseball tradition

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Spotswood High School shortstop Matt Mangarella tries to throw out a Raritan base runner during the Chargers’ March 17 scrimmage at Raritan High School. The Chargers will officially start their 2012 season at home on April 3, when they will entertain South Amboy. ERIC SUCAR staff More than anything, Pat Geroni…

  • Pitching experience key for Bears on baseball diamond

    New head coach Kenney sees potential for improvement BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent East Brunswick Call it good timing on Chris Kenney’s part. The first-year East Brunswick High School baseball coach takes over for veteran Tom Hockenjos with four starting pitchers returning to the mound. Good thing. To cut down on potential injuries resulting from high-velocity…

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