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Rabid raccoon found in S.B.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the township, according to the South Brunswick Health Department on April 15. The raccoon was found on Russet Road in Kendall Park. The Health Department advises residents to vaccinate all pets against rabies, not to feed or touch wild animals, to avoid contact with…
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Parlez-vous francais? The word ‘policeman’ has the same meaning
French national officer meets N.B. cops in France, decides to visit them in America North Brunswick Police Sgt. Jeff Smith (l-r), French policeman Pierre Montblanc, North Brunswick Officer Mark Ventola, French national policeman Julien Ouart, and retired New Brunswick Officer Rich Sabo were part of the group that randomly met in France last October, when…
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Panelists warn parents about underage drinking
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — As prom and graduation season round the corner, parents are being reminded of the many dangerous risks associated with underage drinking. More than 4,500 alcohol-related teen deaths are reported in America each year, according to Detective Ron Seaman of the South Brunswick Police Department New Jersey is…
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Ethnic cultural events help facility rentals in N.B. thrive
Indian, Korean, Chinese, Muslim groups among those renting space in district schools BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Although the facilities manager position for the township school district has been eliminated because of budget limitations, the facilities in town are still available for public rental. There is currently a waiting list to use…
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Indoor recycling facility could open on No./So. B’wick border
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Middlesex County is looking to open an all-indoor recycling facility on the border of North and South Brunswick. The recycling facility, which would be located on Progress Road in South Brunswick in an already constructed 110,000-square-foot building, would be a part of the county’s Solid Waste Plan…
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Local VFW winner places 3rd in district competition
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Ben Goldman SOUTH BRUNSWICK — For the first time in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9111 history, a local contest winner has placed at a district-level competition. Ben Goldman, 17, a junior at South Brunswick High School, won the Voice of Democracy on the local level and placed…
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N.B. employees facing layoffs, furlough days
Task will be to maintain services with reduced work force BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer North Brunswick Township is expected to have 19 layoffs and 26 furlough days imposed to try to save money. Although no timetable has been set, Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack said the state Department of Personnel will be notified of the…
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N.B. educators agree to 1-year wage freeze
Savings could mean positions, full-day kindergarten saved if budget was approved BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Above: Members of the North Brunswick Township Education Association marched along Route 130 to the school board office on Old Georges Road on April 15 as a sign of solidarity and support for contract negotiations and public education. Below:…
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The Griggstown Lock dancers perform during Arbor Day activities held along the property of the Mapleton Preserve in Kingston on April 17. ERIC SUCAR staff
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