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Council: Noise ordinance to remain unchanged
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Officials will not be making changes to the township’s noise ordinance. During the July 9 Township Council meeting, Township Attorney Don Sears said officials have been receiving complaints regarding bass rhythms from loud music. The current noise ordinance includes only decibel sounds measured at an “A” weighted…
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Watershed partnership meeting set for July 23
The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. July 23 at the EARTH Center, Davidsons Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The guest speaker and tour guide of the gardens will be Master Gardener Pat Evans. For more information, call Alan Godber at 732-846-4476.
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Summer blood drive to be held July 21
Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick, will hold a summer blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21. Donors 17 and older (16 with parent/guardian written permission) are eligible if they are in good health and weigh at least 120 pounds. Donors should eat before donating and have a signed ID.…
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S. Brunswick concerned about running bamboo
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Despite complaints from some residents, township officials have decided not to move forward with a bamboo plant ordinance. Officials said during a July 9 work session of the Township Council that they have received complaints about running bamboo that can be purchased at supermarkets. “The problem is…
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They love the nightlife, they love the buggies
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Eight years ago, two friends with a fondness for the nightlife got together to celebrate their passion. David Moskowitz, senior vice president at the environmental consulting firm EcolSciences Inc., and Liti Haramaty, a founding member of the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, were not heading out late at…
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Korean War not ‘forgotten’
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Korean War veteran Richard Pender has worked to ensure that future generations remember the war. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Richard Pender admits that he had no idea where Korea was when he signed up to join the U.S. Army in the early 1950s. “The motivation was very simple,”…
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School resource officer will be in place by Sept.
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Come the next school year, the South Brunswick School District will have a full-time school resource officer (SRO). Police Chief Raymond Hayducka presented a proposal to the Township Council at its work session meeting on July 9 to enter into a shared-services agreement with the Board of Education to have…
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Jersey Shore Undy 5000 puts spotlight on colon cancer
People of all ages will strip down to their skivvies in the streets this weekend — but in the most appropriate manner. The Colon Cancer Alliance’s fourth annual Jersey Shore Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. July 20 at Pier Village in Long Branch. Greater Media Newspapers is an event sponsor.…
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BIG TRUCKS ON THE MOVE
New pickups from Chevrolet, GMC and Toyota are coming this year to help meet a renewed demand for full-size trucks. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With modest increases already being registered during 2012 and 2013, full-size pickup sales are poised to skyrocket. According to the Wall Street Journal, the recovery of the U.S. housing market…
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