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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Ghouls and goblins dig a grave at the cemetery in Farrington Woods as they prepare for the next group to be scared during the “Haunted Walk” Sunday in North Brunswick, which was sponsored by the township’s Department of Human Services.
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Matawan-Freehold RR added to Transit study
Staff Writer By marilyn duff The old Freehold to Mata-wan/Aberdeen railroad route has been added to a study of a potential alternatives to the Middlesex-Ocean-Monmouth rail line now under consideration. Based on current data, NJ Transit doesn’t think the Matawan route is viable, NJ Transit spokesman Ken Miller said Friday. The agency decided to add…
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Deputy police chief post is likely to be created Paquette wants new position to keep up with town’s growth
Staff Writer By charles w. kim Deputy police chief post is likely to be created Paquette wants new position to keep up with town’s growth SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The township is preparing to create the position of deputy police chief. Township Council members agreed 4-1 to introduce an ordinance creating the $95,000-a-year position at their…
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Proposed skate park site on hold, for now Location for facility has not yet been determined
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Proposed skate park site on hold, for now Location for facility has not yet been determined Artist’s rendering of proposed skate park. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The site for a proposed skate park in the township is still up in the air. "Our original goal was to have a fully functional…
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Dems looking to bring civility to township Chandlee and Weiss oppose condemnation proceedings
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Dems looking to bring civility to township Chandlee and Weiss oppose condemnation proceedings Bruce Chandlee NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Democratic candidates for Township Council feel that civility is lacking in North Brunswick government. Bruce Chandlee, 66, has been a resident of North Brunswick for 33 years. He created and has…
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GOP is hoping to stabilize N.B. taxes
GOP is hoping to stabilize N.B. taxes Leo Ryan III Ryan and Barnhard believe they can make quality of life better By dave goldberg Staff Writer David Barnhard NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Republican candidates for Township Council hope to continue the changes that the party has brought in over the last three years. Incumbent Councilman…
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Hidden children exhibit opens at S.B. library
Hidden children exhibit opens at S.B. library Exhibit documents how strangers helped save lives By dave goldberg Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The township’s public library will be displaying "Hidden Children: The Youngest Survivors of the Holocaust" through Nov. 25. An opening program for the exhibit was held Sunday afternoon. Dr. Regina White, the educational…
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Township gave county free pass to store and use gasoline
Staff Writer By dave goldberg NORTH BRUNSWICK — Middlesex County has been allowed to store gasoline in the township for free for more than 20 years, according to a 1976 resolution. "There is no law that we should have to pay the town," said Freeholder Director David Crabiel. "We’re county government." The township recently decided…
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McGreevey, Schundler support rail project Both candidates say they wish to help Central Jersey commuters
Staff Writer By charles w. kim McGreevey, Schundler support rail project Both candidates say they wish to help Central Jersey commuters SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Demo-cratic candidate for governor Jim McGreevey said Wednesday that he is "committed" to build a Central Jersey rail line for commuters. "I strongly support the rail line," McGreevey said in a…
