• Abbott district concept must be eliminated in New Jersey

    In our state of New Jersey to my knowledge there are about 600 school districts that are funded with school aid by the state of New Jersey to offset the burden of property taxes everyone has to pay as residents and taxpayers of the state. For many years now, again to the best of my…

  • North Brunswick should help affordable housing shortage

    Re: the recent decision of the North Brunswick Planning Board to reject unanimously the application of the developer to convert a planned age-restricted development on the Pulda Farm site into non-agerestricted housing. The Planning Board’s decision, which is of dubious credibility, masks the real reason for this decision, which is to prevent the 20 percent…

  • N.J. needs change that can fit in a pocket

    Gov. Chris Christie in his inauguration speech, parroting the president, claims “change has arrived.” Okay fine, when am I getting a permanent property tax cut? Robert Scardapane Somerset

  • Pedestrians should be alert when crossing

    I have noticed many times that when people cross the street, they often forget to look around. Instead, they keep walking, without any fear that a car might hit them.   I urge all pedestrians to please stop and look around before you cross the street. Also, please don’t forget to help our senior citizens…

  • More state regulation needed for hookah lounges

    On April 15, 2006, the New Jersey Smoke-Free Act went into effect. It banned smoking in all enclosed places, with the exemption of beaches, city parks, cigar bars, tobacco retail stores, tobacco-manufacturing facilities, private residences and automobiles. I am concerned with the increase of hookah lounges opening in New Jersey. My major concern is the…

  • Linwood students recognized for technology projects

    Kevin Gartner and Shivani Mathur use PowerPoint to spread ‘green’ messages BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two seventh graders at Linwood Middle School have been honored with special awards from their participation in the ePals Students Speak! Contest: The Challenge – Countdown to Copenhagen. In December 2009, scientists and world leaders met…

  • N.B. honors students, scholars, first aiders

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brad Pastrick NORTH BRUNSWICK — Several students were recognized for their contributions to the community during the Township Council meeting on Jan. 11. The Linwood Middle School SLICE Club, or Student Leaders Improving Character Education, was recognized for its empowerment and reinforcement of core ethical values. Over 150 students meet…

  • N.B. Board of Education recognizes students, volunteers

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township Board of Education recognized several students and volunteers during its public meeting Jan. 20. • Michael Whalen, Kevin Cameron, June Ombwayo, Laura Coughlin, Shannon Myers and Moriah Springstead were recognized for their nomination to the Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey All- State Soccer teams.…

  • S.B. students compete at their first Science Olympiads

    BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Agroup of 14 South Brunswick students studied for months outside of school to prepare for their first Science Olympiad tournament. South Brunswick students from the sixth, eighth and ninth grades competed in the New Jersey Science Olympiad regional tournament Jan. 9 at Camden County College. The group, made up of…

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