Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Womack defends rezoning of farm
Mayor and groupof residents question each other BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Mayor and group of residents question each other’s motives BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Francis “Mac” Womack The North Brunswick mayor has extended a hand to a residents’ organization hoping to preserve the Pulda farm as open space. Mayor Francis "Mac" Womack held a…
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Ordinance to finance development of park
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Ordinance to finance development of park BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Township officials plan to secure $8.5 million through bond sales to begin redeveloping the Otken farm into a recreational area. A second reading and public hearing on the bond sale ordinance will take place during the regular…
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Police say Kendall Park man hit wife with van
BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Kendall Park man is suspected of deliberately hitting his wife with his motor vehicle, according to township police. Police initially responded Wednesday to a motor vehicle accident at Square Mall on Route 1 in Monmouth Junction, where police found the 21-year-old victim…
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GOP targets Democrat stance on Pulda farm
Question influenceof campaign fundsand PAC zoning BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Question influence of campaign funds and PAC zoning BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Township Republicans weighed in against the Pulda farm rezoning this week. Township Council candidates Gregg Rubenstein and Pat Melanson announced on Monday their support for North Brunswick Residents Against…
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Convention’s proximity places hospitals on alert
BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer New Jersey medical facilities are in a heightened state of preparation as the Republican National Convention gets set to open at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday. Thousands of delegates and protesters are expected to descend on the city in anticipation of President…
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Zoners approve small convenience center
Will be built alongtownship border with East Brunswick BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer Will be built along township border with East Brunswick BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff A small shopping center was approved to replace an existing home near the corner of Cranbury-South River and Davidsons Mill roads. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Zoning…
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Women biz owners merge chapters; name first pres.
Women biz owners merge chapters; name first pres. The recently merged Middlesex and Somerset chapters of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) has announced some new priorities and goals. Leading the charge is Rosemarie Strawn, who was named president after the merger. Strawn is the owner of Positive Actions, Piscataway, and is…
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Board may alter policy on kindergarten age
Superintendent updates several initiatves under way this school year BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Important changes await students and parents entering South Brunswick schools this fall. At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, members gave updates on the construction projects at two elementary schools, the conversion of the…
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Public invited to Sept. 9 stormwater plan meeting
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer Public invited to Sept. 9 stormwater plan meeting BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer Middlesex County officials are looking for some public input on the formation of a county stormwater plan at a Sept. 9 meeting. The Board of Freeholders is inviting all "interested stakeholders" throughout the lower Raritan-Middlesex County…
