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Changes would alter landscape of housing in N.J.
Senate bill S-1, which was initially scheduled for a vote before the end of the year, would abolish the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and supplant the current housing regulations with a series of new guidelines to provide low- and moderate-income housing, is currently being discussed by members of the Assembly and Senate. S-1…
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Affordable housing bill draws fire from both sides
State Council on Affordable Housing would be abolished BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Acontroversial bill aimed at substantially overhauling the state’s affordable housing regulations could be voted on by the state Senate in early January. Senate bill S-1, initially scheduled for a vote before the end of 2010, was pulled from the Senate agenda after…
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Learn about orchids at Audubon meeting
Did you think that you had to go to the tropics to see stunningly beautiful orchids? “Orchids of New Jersey,” presented by Rick Radis at the Monmouth County Audubon Society meeting at 8 p.m. Jan. 12, will examine some of the more than 50 species of these remarkable flowers that grow naturally right here in…
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Guild hosts holiday show
The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury is hosting an all-member holiday exhibit that will run through Jan. 5. “Gray Trees” by Bernadette Sabatini The exhibit showcases artwork by many local artists who work with various mediums and who celebrate the holidays with them. Pictured are “Attitude,” an oil painting by national award-winning artist Nanci…
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The South Brunswick Soccer Club’s U14 Asteroids travel team were Flight 5 champions this fall. The Asteroids finished with a 7-1-2 overall record, clinching the championship with a 2-2 tie at West Orange. The Asteroids dominated play from the opening minute and broke through on a wellplaced 45-yard shot by Mike Wijesinghe in the top…
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Photos
Above: South Brunswick’s Emily Charniga competes in the 200 freestyle in a dual meet against North Brunswick on Dec. 22. Below: South and North Brunswick high schools competed in a swim meet on Dec. 22 at North Brunswick High School. The visiting Vikings won both the boys and girls meets. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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Rooney, Linnel win Polar Bear Races
Runners and race-walkers proved their toughness, or craziness, or maybe both, when they didn’t let Sunday’s snowstorm interfere with their appointed race, the 47th annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races held on the boardwalk in Asbury Park. The races, sponsored by the Shore Athletic Club, were a three-mile run and 10-mile racewalk. Howell’s Joseph Rooney…
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Vikings’ indoor track teams are looking for big seasons
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Both the South Brunswick High School girls’ and boys’ winter track teams are looking to have strong showings again this season. Coach Stefan Moorhead’s team boasts plenty of returnees, and the bar is always high for the Vikings. South Brunswick’s girls team has won the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championship each…
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MCC establishes student government association
EDISON — A new student government has been created at Middlesex County College. The body has four officers, with plans to hold elections for 12 to 14 representatives in the spring. Called the Student Government Association (SGA), the organization will represent students and their interests. “Students need to have input, and the objective of the…
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