Category: archives
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Duo charged in break-ins
Two men charged in connection with South Brunswick burglaries. By: Sharlee DiMenichi Two men were charged with burglary following a four-week investigation by detectives from communities throughout Middlesex County, including South Brunswick. Kumba Davis, 29, of North Brunswick and Devonne Savage, 29, of New Brunswick were charged with burglary March 27 in connection with burglaries…
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Proposed Washington budget would keep tax rate steady
Average taxpayer would continue to pay $700 a year in municipal taxes if budget is approved. By: Cynthia Koons WASHINGTON For the fourth consecutive year, the Washington Township Committee has proposed a municipal tax rate of 40 cents per $100 of assessed property value, but some committee members said this may be the last…
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NBC sending districts face school tax rate increase
School board approves a budget that would raise the overall average tax bill in the four sending districts by 14.7 percent. By: Eve Collins MANSFIELD A final budget that would raise the overall average tax bill in the four sending districts by 14.7 percent was unanimously approved by the Northern Burlington County Regional school…
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The value of process in a superintendent search
Guest Opinion: Harry J. Delgado The last time that a board used any process to select a superintendent was over 10 years ago. The district was nearly half it’s current size. Its needs and cultures were significantly different from what they are today. Therefore, I think it important to take some time to speak to…
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Take advantage of opportunity to meet school board candidates
EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse Asked recently what items they might consider cutting from the proposed 2003-2004 school budget plan if the need arose following the April 15 election three of the four candidates suggested "courtesy" busing, which reportedly carries an $800,000 price tag. Two of the three were reluctant to suggest even…
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Anti-war charges proven unfounded
To the editor One of the great lies perpetuated by the so-called peace movement is that their voices have been muted for fear they will be labeled "unpatriotic." Now the Hillsborough members of the Somerset Voices for Peace and Justice, writing in the March 27 Beacon, are upset that they may be hated for their…
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BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS
From the issue of April 4, 2003. By: Jeannie Smith 298-7446 Fieldsboro Fire Company is starting a 10-member hobo band. If you are interested in joining and have your own equipment, send your resume to the fire company at P.O. box 211, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505. This Monday is recycling day for cardboard and newspapers…
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Mustangs face rebuilding challenge
MHS TRACK PREVIEW By: Rudy Brandl The combination of low numbers and lack of a true superstar could make this a very challenging season for the Manville High track and field team. Veteran head coach Tony Treonze, entering his 37th year at the helm, expects this to be a rebuilding campaign. Treonze has experienced…
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Board weighs its next step
The School Board is still deliberating on the superintendent search. By: Rebecca Tokarz The school board was scheduled to meet Wednesday night to evaluate feedback it received from a March 24 in-district visit by superintendent candidate Leigh Byron. The school board met after the South Brunswick Post’s 5 p.m. deadline to evaluate and discuss all…
