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* ad M onroe Two. THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 S e n t i n e l gmnews.com North Brunswick • South Brunswick Deed validates local presence of slavery By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer orth Brunswick has received defini­ tive proof that slavery once existed Nin the township. John Buckelew, whose house sits upon the Pulda Farm off of Route 130 north, was one of the earliest founders and settlers of the farm and deeded his sons to care for a slave throughout their lives. Director of Community Development Michael Hritz, who is also part of the North Brunswick Historical Society, read infor­ mation from a recent report that identified, through deed research, the presence of slaves in town more than 220 years ago. Hritz also said during the June 6 council workshop meeting that the house itself dates to 1746. while the federal portion dates to 1786. “For the first time, this gives us an esti­ mate of the earliest structure of the house,” Hritz said. “To my knowledge, we never had any other definitive proof we had slaves in North Brunswick.” STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Hritz said the Historical Society worked Water lovers float along the lazy river at Crystal Springs Family Water Park, East Brunswick. for more than eight months on the project. A matching grant was provided by the Mid­ dlesex County Cultural and Heritage Com­ Staycation, daycation options abound in Garden State mission. Hritz also said within the last two By KATHY CHANG Scharfenberger. “We have over 6,000 acres and 19th centuries still stand today, Schar­ months, potable water and electricity were Staff Writer of parkland for fishing and hiking — you fenberger said. Two of those buildings — brought onto the site. The house requires re­ name it.” ummer is here, and there are plenty of Marlpit Hall, which was erected in 1756 pairs, and he said they are examining wiring “daycation” and “staycation” ideas for The mayor said Middletown offers his­ and the Taylor-Butler House, constructed in and replacing fixtures. The Historical Soci­ the entire family right here in central tory buffs days of explorations from the his­ 1853 — are owned by Monmouth County. ety is also reviewing a contract for exterior S toric properties on Sandy Hook, such as the Scharfenberger said Kings Highway painting. In addition, a landscape contrac­ New Jersey. In a matter of minutes, a family can tra­ lighthouse, to the 1663 Whitlock-Seabrook- served as the retreat route for the British tor associated with the MainStreetNB de­ verse the diversified landscape of Middle- Wilson Home — nicknamed the Spy House Army soldiers exiting to Sandy Hook Bay velopment will provide one day of in-kind town Township in Monmouth County. The during the Revolutionary War — located in following the Battle of Monmouth. labor. township spans 41.4 square miles and in­ the Port Monmouth section of the township. Manalapan Mayor Mary Ann Musich “We’ve been making a lot of progress,” cludes the beaches of Sandy Hook, park There is also a stretch of Kings Highway said the Battlefield State Park on Route 33 he said. trails and horse farms. that was actually an old Native American is one of the sites to visit in the township Although the project may take up to 20 “There's a little something for every­ path known as the Minisink Path. she oversees. years to complete, Hritz said the goal for Many structures and sites on Kings one,” said Middletown Mayor Gerard (C o n tin u e d o n p a g e 19) Highway that were built in the 17th, 18th (C o n tin u e d o n p a g e 12) 2 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com June 30, 2016 AKED ROLLS ° E S S E ^ I A L S ^ FOR 4 th OF JULY (CLOSED ON JU LY 4TH) Delicious Orchards STORE HOURS CLOSED MONDAYS TUES-SUN: 9:30AM -6PM • COME.VISIT! CALL RT 34 SOUTH, COLTS NECR (732) 462-1989 DELICIOUSORCHARDSNJ.COM June 30, 2016 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS ♦ www.gmnews.com N S SENTINEL 3 NBTHS g r a d s Tori Brooks waves to her family in the stands during the graduation ceremony for North Brunswick Township High School, held at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton on June 23. Rossany Rodriguez smiles during the North PHPTPS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Brunswick graduation ceremony. NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNS!*- HIGH SCHOOL j&Mfe . V- 4F&N'(QrH brlnsw idfH B S Valedictorian Isha Chawa speaks to her fellow classmates. Salutatorian Brian Cha provides inspiration. 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Brunswick Police Traffic Safety Bureau de­ credited with diffusing a volatile situation and allegedly repeatedly ordered him to let At 2:55 p.m. on June 24, Officer George termined Sinha allegedly failed to pay at­ when an armed suspect allegedly demanded go of the knife, but he refused, Harpster and Morgan was on patrol in a marked patrol tention and was distracted prior to the crash, to be shot by police. Lt. Frank Lombardo then stepped in and unit stopped for the Route 1 light at the according to the statement. Sinha was is­ The incident began around 7:25 pm on pepper sprayed Zippo. Zippo dropped the Raymond Road intersection. Morgan was sued a careless driving summons. June 18 when Officer Jarrid Harpster re­ knife and was taken into custody, according struck from behind by a 2014 Mercedes “I am grateful Officer Morgan is okay. portedly observed Dominick Zippo, 26, of to the statement. E350 Sedan driven by Mihir Sinha, 75, of This is the second time in two months Monmouth Junction, walking on Maple Zippo was charged with robbery, resist­ Plainsboro, according to a statement pre­ where officers narrowly missed serious in­ Street, according to a statement prepared by ing arrest and obstruction of justice. He also pared by the South Brunswick Police De­ jury in traffic crashes. There is a wide array the South Brunswick Police Department. had multiple outstanding warrants from the partment. of dangers in police work, but driver inat­ Harpster reportedly knew that Zippo had Middlesex County Sheriff Office, Edison. The collision caused extensive damage tention is a preventable hazard. Drivers several outstanding warrants, including two Woodbridge, Milltown and North to both vehicles. need to pay attention when driving. It only for robbery. When Zippo saw the officer, he Brunswick. Morgan was transported by South takes a second of distraction for disaster to allegedly fled into a residence on Maple He was taken to a medical facility for an Brunswick EMS to Princeton University happen,” Police Chief Raymond Hayducka Street, police said. evaluation and then lodged in the Middle­ Hospital. He was treated for arm and leg in­ said. Sgt. Anthony Pisano, Officer Peter Santa sex County Adult Correction Center in and Officer George Morgan arrived as North Brunswick on more than $75,OCX) backup. The team made entry into the resi­ bail. dence and were able to contain a loose pit Police Chief Raymond Hayducka bull dog in a back room, according to the praised the police work that resolved the sit­ statement. uation. As the officers searched the residence, ‘‘These officers pursued a wanted fugi­ E u r o p e a n Pisano opened a refrigerator and found tive into a residence. In the residence they Zippo - who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 140 were confronted by the fugitive armed with \Homemade Provisions pounds - allegedly squeezed into it to hide, a knife. They worked in a space no bigger ”W e make it like yo u rem em ber" police said. Zippo was reportedly holding a than eight feet wide as they negotiated to re­ five-inch knife and yelling for officers to solve the situation. When speaking did not Established 1 9 5 5 shoot him, police said. work, they took decisive action and neu­ Santa and Morgan purportedly began to tralized the threat by overpowering the sus­ Celebrating Our 61 st Year negotiate with Zippo to drop the knife, ac­ pect. They showed courage and tenacity in Same Family Recipes, Location & Smokehouse cording to the statement. As the officers successfully disarming and arresting the spoke to him, they were eventually able to fugitive. Their actions exemplify the best of Deli • Catering • Homemade Specialty Foods remove him from the refrigerator, police our agency,” he said. brakes O ar N ations y B irthday Islamic Society seeks volunteers to make meals Thes Oldses fakhioneds W ay The Islamic Society of Central Jersey Muslims Against Hunger is a volunteer- (ISCJ) is partnering with Muslims Against run, grassroots effort to mobilize and edu­ Hunger to feed the poor and hungry during cate the Muslim community and the Always made Fresh and Tasty! " Ramadan. community-at-large about the problems of On July 4, observant fasting Muslims hunger, poverty and homelessness. The are planning to prepare 1,000 meals to be Soup Kitchen and 1 World Community distributed by Hunger Van to the poor and Cafe projects are feeding hot lunches and Picnic, Smoked, Polish, Hungarian, Chicken, 7V homeless in and around New Jersey for the dinners to the homeless, hungry and work­ second consecutive year.

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