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The owner of the property has proposed to build 120 rental units on the site, with a 20 percent affordable housing set-aside. “The project anticipates constructing flats on the ground floor with a two-level townhouse over each flat. Each flat and townhome would have a private, street level entrance. The buildings would not exceed SCOTT FRIEDMAN Cheerleaders perform for spectators during a picnic and pep rally on Aug. 27 hosted by the newly formed Touchdown Club, a group of three stories and would house a mix of two- parents of North Brunswick Township High School Raider football players and cheerleaders. For more photos, see page 10. and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 700 to 1,350 square feet. The units will not be age-restricted. The focus will be on So. Brunswick police officers buy bicycle for teen in need renting to the local working families that often struggle to find affordable housing,” ight police officers made sure a South Merkler, Officer John Niper, Officer yond what is expected of them. We are so Schmalz said. Brunswick teenager had a bicycle Domenick DeLucia, Officer William thankful for what they have done,’’ Florence As part of the project, the developer is after his was stolen. Bonura, Officer Bryan Garrison, Officer Gutterman said. also proposing to work with Republic Serv­ E ices, the owner of the adjacent property, to A woman told officers that her 14-year- Gagan Chopra and Officer Aaron Parks de­ “These are the kind of officers who old grandson’s bicycle was reportedly cided they wanted to do something for the make up the outstanding department we develop a solar field on the former landfill stolen out of the back of his father’s car on young boy, so they pitched in to buy him a have,” said Police Chief Raymond Hay- on New Road. It is anticipated that electric­ Timberline Court on Aug. 17, according to new bicycle. The officers went to the South ducka. “They wanted to make sure this teen ity generated by the solar field would be a statement prepared by the South Brunswick Target on Route 1 and purchased that is going through a difficult time in his used to power the proposed 120 units, Brunswick Police Department. him a new bicycle and a lock. life had a bicycle and they pulled together Schmalz said. As the officers were investigating the in­ On Aug. 21, the officers showed up at and made it possible. This is another great “No final decisions have been made as cident, the woman reportedly informed the home and gave the teen his new bike. example of the special bond between the to this or any other properties proposed for them of personal issues her grandson has The 14-year-old and his grandmother were South Brunswick Police Department and development. The court is expected to make had throughout his life. overjoyed with emotion, according to the the residents of the community.” some decisions on individual properties Sgt. Michael Kuchma, Officer William report. The investigation into the theft is ongo­ sometime this fall,” Schmalz said. “These officers truly went above and be­ ing. Call 7 days for a FREE ESTIMATE! Evening and Weekend And Flooring! Appointments Available! Pfui.' 12 MONTHS 1.800.526.RUGS (7847) Special Financing Available 2 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com September 1,2016 ® » Ij} W,__-JL................ OPEN L a b o ir D a ^ 8 am -•4pm ■■ ■■ if S * L a r i RODOD'ENDRONS EVERGREENS Some exclusions apply. Main Retail YartPOnly. Perennials Not Included OU.TDOOR MALAYSIAN m C E M EN-r- T STATUi ARY * ------ & VIETNAMESE FOUNTAINS &. P O T T E R Y T- RT. 9 FREEHOLD RT. 34 732-462-2700 COLTS NECK 1 MILE NORTH OF RACEWAY MALL 732-462-0900 1/4 MILE NO. 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Laurie has inspired her to start O“This is amazing,” said Darlene Cirillo of Old Bridge. “We the sport. never had an Olympian gymnast from Old Bridge before, and Tiffany Godfrey, who grew up in Old Bridge, said she and this may be the only rime we will.” her daughter watched Laurie and the rest of The Final Five Cirillo joined thousands of people who lined the streets of compete in Rio. Old Bridge on Aug. 27, many waving American flags, wait­ “We have it on DVR and we can watch it again and again,” ing for a glimpse of Laurie. She and her coach, Maggie she said with a smile. Haney, sat on top of a black Mustang, smiled and waved dur­ The area was filled with concession stands selling ice ing a parade filled with fanfare, pomp and circumstance to cream and cotton candy and an inflated bounce house for the welcome Laurie back to her hometown from the Olympic children. Games in Rio de Janeiro. The community rallied behind Laurie and held a congrat­ Laurie’s mom and dad, Wanda and Anthony Hernandez, ulatory sendoff on July 14. Then the community came to­ followed in another vehicle, and Laurie’s older siblings, Mar­ gether to root her on at a watch party in council chambers as cus and Jelysa, who had black T-shirts that read “Bro” and Laurie earned her silver medal. “Sis” on the back, followed in a third vehicle. Laurie trains at Monmouth Gymnastics Academy in Marl­ Police, fire and emergency medical service vehicles es­ boro with coach Haney. She began making her mark as a com­ corting Laurie and her family blared their sirens and horns petitor at age 12 when she qualified for the Visa U.S. National along the parade route from Jonas Salk Middle School to Championships. By July 2013, she had become a member of Lombardi Field at Carl Sandburg Middle School. was met by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who had brought the U.S. Junior National Team and represented the U.S. at the Laurie, a 16-year-old phenom, earned a gold medal as part her niece to meet Laurie, as well as state Sen. Sam Thompson Junior Japan Invitational, where she earned a bronze medal of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team as well as a silver (R-Middlesex) and other county and local officials. in the all-around. She helped the U.S. win the Junior Mexican medal for her individual performance on the balance beam. The Old Bridge High School band led the parade proces­ Cup later that year. Laurie became part of ‘The Final Five” after finishing sec­ sion into Lombardi Field where many awaited a meet-and- Earlier this year, Laurie began entering senior-level com­ ond in the all-around competition at the Olympic Trials in San greet. petitions. In June, she finished third all-around in the P&G Jose, California, on July 10. She joined renowned gymnasts Waiting in the crowd were 8-year-old Kaylee Godfrey and National Championships. In April, she helped the U.S. team Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Madison her mom Tiffany of Manalapan. Kaylee made a sign that said to a first-place finish in the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Champi­ Kocian. “Laurie Hernandez, you are my inspiration —- Old Bridge onships. She began the year with a bronze medal in the all- When Laurie arrived at Carl Sandburg Middle School, she proud.” around at the 2016 City of Jesolo Trophy competition in Italy. gmnews.com Classified ............... ................. 28 Editorials ................... ............ 14 Real Estate ............ ................. 26 H T 3 Crossword ............ ................. 22 Entertainment .......... ............ 18 Sports ................... 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