Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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South Brunswick school budget faced with ‘a lot more unknowns’
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Public School District Board of Education has adopted a $153.14 million budget to fund the operation of the school district from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. South Brunswick’s residential and commercial property owners will pay a total of $120.7 million in a local tax levy to support…
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New Jersey DEP denies permits sought for NESE pipeline project; Williams Company has no plans to refile
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rejected the permits sought by Williams Transco to build its Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project, which included a fracked gas pipeline into Raritan Bay and a large compressor station in Franklin Township. The action follows the decision on May 15 by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration…
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Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for May 13)
Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. The East Brunswick Jewish Center is providing minyanim twice every day, services on Shabbat and holidays, adult education classes and Lunch and Learn with the…
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Community Bulletin Board: the North and South Brunswick Sentinel (for May 13)
Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. North Brunswick Township announced the following events and programs related to Memorial Day: A patriotic art slideshow from elementary-aged students will lead into a panel discussion…
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Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for May 13)
Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. An ongoing, updated list is available at www.centraljersey.com. Christ Episcopal Church in South Amboy is accepting essays from high school seniors for a scholarship it will award…
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Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for May 13)
Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. The Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison is offering a scholarship to an Edison resident who is graduating from any high school in Edison who…
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Princeton ballet soloist teaches virtual class for New York City Ballet
The New York City Ballet is offering virtual ballet dance classes weekly as part of its new “digital season” in the wake of COVID-19. Pictured is Unity Phelan of Princeton, who began her dance training at the age of five at the Princeton Ballet School. She taught “Russian Seasons” on May 11.
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North Brunswick school tax increase due to charter school funding, payment for new school
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The funding of charter schools continues to impact North Brunswick taxpayers in terms of the annual school budget. Superintendent of Schools Brian Zychowski said a mandate from the state which requires the North Brunswick Public School District to pay for students from the township who attend area charter schools is a “duplication…
