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Parties split over station question
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Democratic incumbents and their Republican rivals for Township Council differ on their support for a potential train station in South Brunswick. Republican candidates say they would support the construction of a train station, but not of a transit village, such as the ones being proposed in North Brunswick and around…
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Police blotter
Susan Guariglia, 39, of Farm Road, was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving the wrong way on a divided highway at 10:19 p.m. Aug. 26, when police stopped her on Triangle Road. She was taken into custody after failing field sobriety tests. At police headquarters, she was found to have a blood alcohol content…
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MUA awaits word on funding
By Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writer EAST WINDSOR While the township Municipal Utilities Authority has received state Department of Environmental Protection approval for upgrades to the local water plant and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, word on $30 million in potential funding for the project has yet to be announced. However,…
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Triathlon brings out big crowd
Close to 175 in race; hundreds look on By Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor HIGHTSTOWN Although all of the 173 competitors had a chance to view the layout of the Hightstown Sprint Triathlon in advance, Christopher Bright and Ryan Rosenberg were among those with a distinct advantage. They live on the race course. ”After having…
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HHS ensemble tapped for national competition
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH — Hillsborough High School’s Wind Ensemble will be among a select group of high school musical groups in March, when the 42-student ensemble performs as one of 15 groups in the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival. Students have launched fundraising plans to attend the three-day festival, set…
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Gunshots reported outside Franklin Tavern
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Police are looking for a gunman who fired several shots into the air outside the Franklin Tavern on Franklin Corner Road early Saturday morning, according to police Lieutenant Charles B. Edgar. Police received a call at 1:07 a.m. reporting a disturbance at the establishment, Lt. Edgar said. A second caller…
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Lawrence still awaits plans for assisted living facility
The Gulick House in a side view. It would be torn down to build a 150-bed assisted living facility, under the most recent proposal. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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Strincoski reflects SBHS progress
By Ken Weingartner, Sports Writer Like many of the players on the South Brunswick High girls’ volleyball team, Jessy Strincoski moved to a new position this season. And she, like the Vikings as a whole, is starting to flourish. ”She’s stepped up to a degree,” South Brunswick coach Shaun Ruymen said. “She moved from the…
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Lawrence ready to celebrate at Sunday’s Community Day
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Community Day, which is Lawrence Township’s annual celebration of itself, is set for Sunday at Village Park, off Gordon Avenue and Bergen Street. The 16th annual Community Day, which will run from 12:30 to 4 p.m., puts the spotlight on community groups and businesses, said Steven Groeger, township superintendent of…
