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New law lets a little more sun shine on government
CODA GREG BEAN Over 30 years in the news business, and much of that in New Jersey, I learned firsthand how hard it is to find out how some branches of government are spending your tax dollars. When state governments or local municipalities released their annual lineitem budgets for public inspection, the numbers were often…
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Mardi Gras festival at Our Lady of Peace
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus, Route 130, North Brunswick, will host a Mardi Gras Family Festival 5-10 p.m. Feb. 17 (snow date, Feb. 25) in the parish center. The event will feature dinner and beverages, music and dancing for all, and a children’s activity center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for…
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NBTHS hopes to have good fortune with new online learning class
Selected students will learn Mandarin through New Jersey Virtual School BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — About 30 students have shown interest in a new Mandarin class that will be offered online next year at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS). The New Jersey Virtual School (NJVS) program is the high school’s first…
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S.B. man charged in home burglary
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A township man was arrested in connection with a Kingston burglary after surrendering to police on Feb. 10, according to Sgt. Jim Ryan. Kyle Nasdeo, 27, was interrupted while attempting a burglary on Jan. 30 at a Spruce Lane residence. A teenage resident came home from school at 4:15 p.m. and observed…
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Officials: Mailings about tax appeals are biz ads
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Local officials are alerting residents that a property tax assessment analysis being mailed to residences is an advertisement, not an official county document. ValueAppeal, a company based in Seattle, Wash., is mailing forms about how to use an Assessment Analyzer to reduce expected payments. The letter states that local authorities may have…
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Attendees have a howling good time at Super Pet Expo
Vendors provide products, services, treats for pets of all shapes and sizes BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Cara Mitchell of the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League plays with Paisley on Feb. 10 during the Super Pet Expo, held last weekend at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison. ERIC SUCAR staff There was…
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S.B. projects 5.5-cent tax increase for 2012 budget
Officials cite 2011 as worst year for revenue collection BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer South Brunswick officials continue to work on the 2012 municipal budget after a proposed version was presented to the Township Council at its Feb. 7 meeting. While spending and staff have been reduced, the tax rate and budget itself will increase under…
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So. Brunswick BOE elections moved to Nov.
Board expects to save $36,000 due to change of date BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer The South Brunswick Board of Education unanimously voted to move board elections from April to November at its Feb. 6 meeting. The board joins more than 250 districts statewide that have decided to make the move after Gov. Chris Christie signed…
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