CHRIS KELLY staff Members from the Chinese Heritage School of New Jersey perform a traditional dance during the South Brunswick Library's Summer Family Fun Festival at Reichler Park on Saturday. More ... N.B. redistricting plan to go into effect in Sept. Incoming fifth-graders allowed to remain at current schools BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       The North Brunswick Township Board of Education adopted a plan to redefine elementary school boundaries at a special meeting on July 9. About 300 students will be rezoned come September. For a complete list of the affected areas, visit www.nbtschools.org. More ... Masters show off their own masterpieces 'Teachers as Artists' exhibit in S.B. through Sept. BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer       This month at The Gallery in the South Brunswick Municipal Building, the art teachers of the township are proving that they not only can teach their students to create great art, but that they can make masterpieces to marvel at, themselves. More ... Teens discuss ways to improve Dayton Make presentation before council about creating town center BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer       SOUTH BRUNSWICK - The Dayton Village Citizens Coalition took yet another step toward improving their town when some students, who worked on the planning process at the community design workshop in January, made a presentation to the town council on July 8. More ... Commission stands tall on ways to preserve tree nursery BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer       SOUTH BRUNSWICK - The Mapleton Preserve Commission, led by chairman Robert von Zumbusch, made a presentation to the Town Council at a meeting on July 8 about progress made regarding the preservation plan for the preserve. "We've worked to try and create a unified vision for the Mapleton Preserv... More ... Local actors discover 'Songs for a New World' BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - The township's Young Adult Drama Group will present "Songs for a New World" 8 p.m. July 24, 25 and 26 at the township high school. The production, which was written by composer Jason Robert Brown, is supposed to only have four cast members. More ... County develops plan for disaster mitigation       The Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will hold a public meeting to discuss plans being developed to help reduce the impact of any future natural or man-made disasters, such as flooding, high winds, dam failure or chemical spills. More ... Library hopes to shut the book on discrimination N.B. resident donates books and DVDs about Sikh religion       NORTH BRUNSWICK - To dispel any misunderstandings about the Sikh religion and to try to prevent further harassment of the religious followers, township resident Rajinder Singh Gadhok has donated a collection of educational materials to the North Brunswick Public Library. More ... N.B. adopts new regulations for portable storage units BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - The Township Council adopted an ordinance July 7 that regulates the use and placement of temporary portable storage units. These units are generally placed on a residential property in order to store materials. More ... Training for the Ironman takes work and iron will BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Preparing for Ironman takes steel resolve, and Dan Fishman can attest to that. Despite past heart problems and the demands of a family, the Old Bridge resident has dedicated himself to the challenge of competing in the Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid triathlon. More ... Mentors needed for kids affected by Sept. 11       RED BANK - Tuesday's Children, a nonprofit that provides mentors to children who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks, is seeking volunteers in the Red Bank area. According to the nonprofit, there are currently a few families in the area who want their children to have a mentor to be a positive r... More ... Students turn their two cents into 1 million cents Linwood Middle School's Penny Project nearing completion BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - The Linwood Middle School "What's a Million" penny project is nearing completion, with another check being donated to the North Brunswick Food Bank. More ... Kids don't want to 'Lego' of their summer fun Raider Robotix team hosts robot-building camp for grades 6-9 BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - The North Brunswick Township High School Raider Robotix Lego Camp held its first session July 7 at the school on Raider Road. The camp is open to any students entering grades six through nine and teaches them how to design, build and program mini-robots. More ... Shuttle service expanded between New and North Brunswick BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - An expanded shuttle service will add more stops and extended operating hours to residents traveling to, from and around the city of New Brunswick. The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and local officials held a press conference July 8 to introduce the expansion. More ... Hitting the high notes      Top: Actress and vocalist Leah Hilliard leads the ministry in songs of praise at the 2008 Youth and Family Conference "Warriors Who Worship," sponsored by the New Life in Christ Regional Worship Center of New Brunswick. Rahim Nichols, who was visiting from Cleveland, Ohio, reflects during the three-... More ... Two men arrested for driving same car while intoxicated       SOUTH BRUNSWICK - Two men were arrested just before midnight July 10 for DWI while operating the same vehicle, according to a police press release. A police officer saw Abelardo Germain Magana-Tiul, 32, driving erratically through the Best Buy parking lot on Route 1. More ...      CHRIS KELLY staff Kendall Park's Anadhi Sahani, 6, tries to win at a ball-toss game at the South Brunswick Library's Summer Family Fun Festival at Reichler Park on Saturday. More ...