• So. Brunswick approves purchase of dog-park land

    Ordinances state property will be used as open space; no decision if will stay dog park BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council approved the purchase of the Rocky Top Dog Park property July 27, though the question remains whether it will stay as a dog park. “The purpose of this…

  • New Jersey, a hidden gem for nature lovers?

    Author shares his yearlong journey in search of wildlife BY KATHY CHANG BY KATHY Staff Writer From the bobcats and black bears that inhabit the northwest of the state to the peregrine falcons that nest atop a Jersey City skyscraper and the harbor seals that pass through the Edison Boat Basin, there is an abundance…

  • Obama visit spices up business at sub shop

    Crowds converge for president’s visit to Middlesex County BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Honored. That is how David Thornton and Carl Padovano, co-owners of the Tastee Sub Shop on Plainfield Avenue in Edison, described how they felt when they learned that President Barack Obama had chosen their small business for a visit last week. Obama…

  • Pippin Performance

    Dominick Pate, 16, of Old Bridge, portrays Pippin as Joicqui Pecora, 16, of North Brunswick portrays his love interest, Catherine, during a rehearsal for the Young Adult Drama Group’s performance of “Pippin,” to be held tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 8 p.m. at North Brunswick Township High School. For story, see page 4. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • S.B. not settled yet on budget increase

    Council votes down 7-cent and 8-cent increase; is working toward 5-cent increase BY JENNIFER AMATO BY JENNIFER Staff Writer The South Brunswick Township Council voted down an 8-cent and an amended 7-cent budget increase during its public meeting July 27. Instead, the council confirmed a selfexamination of the 2010 budget while it works toward a…

  • Death of horse racing will hit N.J. hard

    GUEST COLUMN KARYN MALINOWSKI It is obvious from the “Report of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment” (also referred to as the Hanson Report) that the state of New Jersey is no longer interested in the “live racing” business. This opinion comes from a summary of the commission’s recommendations, which…

  • Learning to negotiate is the first order of business

    The Sales Professional Forum has salespeople help other salespeople BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A woman walking along the street finds $1,000. Absolutely elated, she continues walking and finds another $1,000. All of a sudden, someone bumps into her and steals one of the $1,000 bunches. The woman is extremely upset, knowing…

  • Conservation poster contest for grades 2-12

    “Conservation Habits = Healthy Habitats” is the theme for the 2010 Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Freehold Soil Conservation District and the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts. Students in grades 2-12 in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are invited to learn about the importance of creating and maintaining healthy habitats. By practicing conservation habits,…

  • S.B. RAD self-defense program starts Sept. 1

    “RAD Everyday Self Defense for Seniors” is a program for seniors that will be starting at the South Brunswick Senior Center on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. There is a commitment of 10 weeks and a $15 fee. Registration ends Aug. 19. Due to the one-on-one interaction, the class size is small…

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