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Commission would cast eye on efficiency of county gov By dick metzgarStaff Writer Commission would cast eye on efficiency of county gov’t. Freeholders react to idea of state panel taking a look at their operations By dick metzgar Staff Writer Contrary to popular belief, state Sen. Thomas J. Kean Jr. (R-Union) said he is not…
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Graffiti targets public space in So. Brunswick
Incidents may berelated to markingsin North Brunswick By charles w. kimStaff Writer Graffiti targets public space in So. Brunswick Incidents may be related to markings in North Brunswick By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township police are investigating three reports of gang graffiti that came in over the weekend. South Brunswick police…
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Annual holiday walk/run goes on, despite rain
New Mayor New Mayor’s Trophy presented to best times VERONICA YANKOWSKI Fifty residents from North and South Brunswick and surrounding areas braved pouring rain to carry on the traditional Memorial Day 5K Walk/Run in North Brunswick. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Heavy rains could not stop a township tradition. In spite of inclement weather, including rain showers…
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Council releases most of Otken money for farm
By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Otken family is not in the money, yet. Although the Township Council voted unanimously Monday night to release $5.7 million of the $6.3 million of the money it owes to the Otken family after a state Superior Court ruling, Ed Otken Jr.…
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Womack tops Shamy in nail biting primary
Socio and Lylescomplete Reform Democrat upset By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Socio and Lyles complete Reform Democrat upset By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Francis “Mac” Womack won the Democratic primary by 24 votes in North Brunswick on Tuesday night. Here he kisses his wife as some of the returns are called in to the Reform…
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Asian culture explored at Parsons Elementary
Students learn eastern traditions and dances during annual program By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Samantha Chan of the Chinese Folk Dance Company shows several Parsons Elementary School pupils how to do the traditional Chinese ribbon dance Monday. NORTH BRUNSWICK — While immersed in another culture, students learn an appreciation…
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Poetry sends students on creative adventure
Linwood School class recites original workduring program By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Linwood School class recites original work during program By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Students learned the weight of their own words when they heard heavy applause after reading their poetry. Students, faculty and invited guests clapped and cheered for eighth-grade students…
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Health dept. raises
ra Health dept. raises rabies awareness SOUTH BRUNSWICK — After an rabid raccoon was discovered last month, township health officials are reminding residents of what to look for to determine if an animal has rabies. Township health officer Stephen Pappenberg said this week that residents should be educated on what to look for and gave…
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Sleepy driver charged after crash
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Yvette Argento, 32, of the Parlin section of Sayreville drove her 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada off the road, according to police. While heading southbound on Route 130 around 9 p.m. May 29 near the ShopRite grocery store in North Brunswick, Argento crossed over the right shoulder, struck a fire hydrant and a traffic…
