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Council rules in favor of Forsgate shops, offices Two residents had appealed approval due to traffic, safety concerns
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra Council rules in favor of Forsgate shops, offices Two residents had appealed approval due to traffic, safety concerns JAMESBURG — By a vote of 4-1, the Borough Council last week upheld the Land Use Board’s approval for the construction of a commercial development on Forsgate Drive. At the council’s…
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Council introduces ban on feeding geese
Staff Writer By dave goldberg SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Canada geese will soon have to look outside the township for a free meal. The Township Council unanimously introduced an ordinance that prohibits feeding geese in local parks. "We have done everything that we can," said Mayor Debra Johnson. "We have had dogs, whistles and basically everything…
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War veteran shares memories with students Milltown resident survived three kamikaze attacks aboard ship
Staff Writer By dave goldberg War veteran shares memories with students Milltown resident survived three kamikaze attacks aboard ship FARRAH MAFFAI World War II veteran John Thoresz shows where he traveled during the war to students at the Linwood Middle School, North Brunswick, on June 13. NORTH BRUNSWICK — John Thoresz, a veteran of World…
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Craig Rosevear, 55, announcedRosevear resigns from school board
Craig Rosevear, 55, announcedRosevear resigns from school board Craig Rosevear Third member of N.B. ‘outlaw’ five to resign in last year By dave goldberg Staff Writer his resignation from the North Brunswick Board of Education last week. "The Board of Education appreciates his service to the community," said board President Rita Goldstein. "We regret his…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Brian Poppy, a student artist from South Brunswick, tells resident Ellen Gambatese about the new mural at Crossroads Middle School. Poppy and several other students painted the mural.
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A 150-pound black bear Bear prowls South Brunswick
A 150-pound black bear Bear prowls South Brunswick Largest state mammal spotted in township By charles w. kim Staff Writerspent part of this week cruising the township and eluding capture. "He is a very smart bear," South Brunswick Patrolman Scott Bevensee said Wednesday. Bevensee said that he was able to get very close to the…
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Township hopes work will make intersections safer DOT improves two local intersections on Georges Road
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Township hopes work will make intersections safer DOT improves two local intersections on Georges Road FILE PHOTO North Brunswick Township officials hope the intersection of Hermann Road and Georges Road will be safer now that a left-turn signal has been installed. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township hopes that the Department…
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Public may soon have easier access to state records Change in what must be made available goes into effect next month
Staff Writer By lindsey siegle Public may soon have easier access to state records Change in what must be made available goes into effect next month The rules are about to change. On July 8, the state’s law on public access to government information will become far less restrictive, and there will be substantial penalties…
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Human bones uncovered during pool construction
Staff Writer By JENNIFER DOME Human bones uncovered during pool construction SAYREVILLE — While beginning work on the construction of an in-ground swimming pool last Saturday, a landscaping company uncovered human bones in dirt that had been delivered by a Monmouth County contractor. According to Sayreville Police Detective Ken Kelly, police received a report of…
