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Rothenberg retires as principal of Parsons Elementary School
Diversity of career reflects diversity of the students he has led BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Bruce Rothenberg NORTH BRUNSWICK — After a 45- year career in education, Principal Bruce Rothenberg will be retiring from Parsons Elementary School at the end of the school year. “Nearly 45 years ago an idealistic young man began a…
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Summer programs at the EARTH Center
The growing season is taking off at the Middlesex County EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. The many demonstration gardens installed and tended to by Master Gardeners and extension staff are being planted and will be a valuable tool in teaching residents about horticulture, agriculture and nutrition. The…
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Local towns sign on to use manned surveillance tower
Officials say mobile unit will provide a unique vantage point for police at major events BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Local residents may find an unfamiliar pair of eyes watching over them this summer. The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office recently acquired a SkyWatch surveillance platform and has entered into agreements with a number of local…
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Results are in for the S.B. council primary
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The candidates are set for the November Township Council election. Three of the four council seats are up for grabs this November, as the four-year terms of Democratic Councilmen Charlie Carley and Joseph Camarota, as well as that of Republican Councilman John O’Sullivan, have expired. During the primary election on June 5,…
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Transportation forum discusses Route 1 corridor
Smart Growth initiatives could alleviate congestion and pollution BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Changes are needed to protect the Route 1 corridor from becoming a figurative parking lot. Bill Neary, the executive director of Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc., presented results from the Central Jersey Transportation Forum Route 1 Regional Growth Strategy Action…
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‘Shear’ genius: Local alpaca farmers spin fiber into gold
Bob Goldman and Liz Monteverde raise alpacas on their home farm BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Artie (front), Duane (back) and Ernie emerge from the barn after eating a dinner of grain. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO Who would have thought that alpacas would be “sew” profitable? Bob Goldman, of Upper Freehold, does. Goldman and Liz…
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Residents need permits for pools, sheds, fences in N.B.
The addition of fences, sheds pools and other accessory structures requires a municipal zoning permit, and in many cases a building permit as well, according to the township municipal code. “We are always supportive of residents seeking to enhance the quality of their home and their yards, but as a matter of public safety, community…
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N.B. 2012 Road Program will improve 12 municipal roadways
North Brunswick’s 2012 Road Program, launched this week, includes nearly $3.2 million in street and utility improvements to 12 municipal roadways. Roadwork has begun on Miriam Drive, which will undergo base repair, spot curb and driveway apron replacement, mill and overlay, along with storm system upgrades. Arthur Avenue and Barton Place will follow and be…
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Isabella Richter, 4, of North Brunswick, comes face to face with a pretty feline during the Super Cat Adoption Event, held by the North Brunswick Humane Association at Our Lady of Peace parish hall on June 9. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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