Residents want former slave site preserved; N.J. apologizes for slavery

BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer
James Shackleford desperately wants to save the Van Dyke farm. He desperately wants to find out more about the slaves who lived on it. And he's frustrated that his "baby" could possibly be turned into a residential development.
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Free dental care provided in S.B. through the 'Give Kids a Smile!' program
BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer
SOUTH BRUNSWICK - Tomorrow, underprivileged children will be able to receive free dental care as part of the American Dental Association's (ADA) "Give Kids a Smile!" This is the sixth year of the program to "ensure access to quality dental care for every child in America," according to the New J... More...
BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer
SOUTHBRUNSWICK- The state SenateHealth, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee unanimously supported a bill last week that would grant adult adoptees the right to their birth certificates. Under the bill (S611), an adoptee over 18 years of age or the adoptive parent of a child can request t... More...
Solar heating systemat N.B. plant would cause increased debt service
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer
NORTH BRUNSWICK - The Township Council has moved one step closer to improving its water treatment plant, although bids for the project came in more expensive than expected. At the council workshop meeting on Monday, Kelly O'Connor of CH2M HILL, the engineering firm handling the treatment plant, ... More...
Parks & Rec. Committee is supportive, depending on location and cost
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer
NORTH BRUNSWICK - After several weeks of discussion, the idea of adding a skate and bike park in town seems to be rolling along. Councilman Carlo Socio, who is the township liaison to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, said the board is "supportive" of the initiative, but needs to decide... More...