• LAWRENCE: Zuckerman named to new school district post

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Andrew Zuckerman, the principal of the Lawrence Middle School, has been named to the newly created post of director of instructional services for the Lawrence Township public school district.    The Lawrence Township Board of Education unanimously appointed Mr. Zuckerman to the post Monday night, and also named Lawrence Middle School…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY- City OKs $450K for sidewalks, Old City Hall

    BY Birgitta Wolfe, Managing Editor    BORDENTOWN CITY — The City Commission in a 2 to 1 vote Monday gave final approval for a $450,000 bond issue to fix broken sidewalks, replace decaying street trees, and restore the Old City Hall.    Heather Cheesman voted against the measure and Mayor James Lynch and Zigmont Targonski voted for…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Firefighters battle two house fires

    Plumsted fire truck crashes en route to mutual aid call By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    UPPER FREEHOLD — Firefighters from the Hope Fire Company and surrounding communities were kept busy last week with two separate accidental house fires that occurred two days apart on Rues Road and Route 539.    There were no injuries, but a…

  • LAWRENCE: Fireworks fund raiser nets $2,500

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The fund-raising effort for the 2012 edition of Lawrence Township’s 4th of July fireworks show got off to a bang last week — the 2nd annual Red White and Bang Triathlon for children, that is.    The Labor Day event drew 116 children from 6 years old to 15 years old,…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Town commemorates 9/11 anniversary

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Town commemorates 9/11 anniversary

    Staff photo by Charles W. Kim South Brunswick firefighters present the flag during the 9/11 ceremony at the municipal building Sunday.

  • MANVILLE: Library Happenings column for week of Sept. 15

       The library will resume Saturday hours of 9 a.m.-2 p.m. starting this week.     * * *    Story time (free): Registration, which is required, is open until Sept. 23. Sessions begin on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 1-2 p.m. Children from ages 3½ to 5 will listen to stories, sing songs, make crafts, meet friends and…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings defeat Sayreville in season opener

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings defeat Sayreville in season opener

    By Maria Riegel, Special Writer    The South Brunswick Vikings Varsity Football team took home their first victory of the season against the Sayerville Bombers by a score of 14-7 on Sept. 9.    ”This was a big thrill,” Head Coach Rick Mantz said. “We have an outstanding bunch of young men. This is the second time…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Community pauses to remember 9/11

    ROBBINSVILLE: Community pauses to remember 9/11

    Firefighters Steven Kadir and Manuel Iglesias place a floral wreath at the tree dedicated to the memory of Pamela Gaff, of Robbinsville, and all the other victims of 9/11. Staff photo by Joanne Degnan

  • ALLENTOWN: Folino named new AHS vice principal

    ALLENTOWN: Folino named new AHS vice principal

    Lynn Folino is a new vice principal at Allentown High School. Courtesy photo

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