Purple Hearts of gold, 8 1 Book of Knowledge, inside RT. 3 4 FREEHOLD C O LTS N ECK 732-462-2700 732-462-0900 !Ml£ NORTH OF RjCHfiMlttil 4 *IE SC'. Cf «T. 01 wrESSJCIX* I BROCK FARMS n HOME * GARDEN WOBLD — North Brunswick • South Brunswick Sentinel www. brochfarm s. com THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 gmnews.com School district discrimination suits dropped By THOMAS CASTLES & JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writers lawsuit against the North Brunswick School District has been dropped. The school districts of North ABrunswick, Old Bridge and Perth Amboy were among seven in New Jersey that were sued by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) for alleged dis­ criminatory practices against immigrant families attempting to enroll their children in school. The seven districts all required a gov­ ernment-issued photo ID as a condition of enrollment, contrary to established law, ac­ cording to an ACLU-NJ release. The lawsuits, which were announced June 2, asked the courts to halt the allegedly unconstitutional school registration require­ ments immediately. However. Allison Pelt/man, senior com­ munications specialist for the ACLU-NJ, said this week that the organization dropped its case against Old Bridge and North Brunswick after both districts were brought into compliance with the laws. “This was a miscommunication and not a noncompliance issue with North Brunswick,” said Brian Zychowski, super­ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER FRIC SUCAR Lakewood BlueClaws pitching coach Les Lancaster greets fans before a game against the Delmarva Shorebirds at FirstEnergy Park In intendent of the North Brunswick district. Lakewood. Accessibility to the players and coaches has helped with the success of New Jersey’s professional baseball programs. He added that the district "certainly fol­ lowed” the Department of Education's rec­ ommendations regarding forms of proper Professional baseball prospers in N.J. identification. “ ... And our policies have been adjusted accordingly,” Zychowski said. ots in Bridgewater and the Camden River- Riversharks Marketing Manager Mike By TIM MORRIS Old Bridge Superintendent of Schools Staff Writer sharks play in the independent Atlantic Barone said his club offers “fun, family- League, and the New Jersey Jackals of the friendly, affordable entertainment.” David Cittadino said district employees did ore than 1 million spectators Can-Am League play at Montclair State The BlueClaws have set attendance not restrict anyone from registering a child. walked through the turnstiles to University’s Yogi Berra Stadium. records in the SAL by catering to their fans. “However, we neglected to remove the see professional baseball in New All five teams rank among the atten­ “We have a lot of different options for [IDJ requirement from our district website Jersey last year. M dance leaders in their respective leagues. people of all ages,” said Hal Hansen, the as a matter of oversight,” he said. “I’m glad Despite rumors to the contrary, baseball “Across the board, we all offer the same team’s director of marketing and promo­ this was something that was brought to our is alive and well in the Garden State. thing — a night out at the ballpark for a tions. “We have promotions that attract all attention.” The Lakewood BlueClaws of the South family to enjoy baseball,” Patriots President kinds of fans.” Cittadino said the school district had re­ Atlantic League (SAL) and Trenton Thun­ and General Manager Patrick McVerry said. Mos't come to the game as families, he solved the matter and the ACLU-NJ had der of the Eastern League are affiliates of “Summer and baseball, it’s the national pas­ said. the Philadelphia Phillies and New York closed its case against Old Bridge. time.” Yankees, respectively. 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It is the nation’s oldest stand­ (MAST) at Sandy Hook welcomed ing and operating lighthouse. the public with a color-guard per­ In 1964 — its bicentennial year formance. — the lighthouse was designated a The day featured lighthouse tours, National Historic Landmark. musket and cannon demonstrations “For 250 years, the Sandy Hook by living historians, musket drills, Lighthouse has stood as a beacon of Colonial-era children’s games, 17008- hope, surviving a revolution, hurri­ era bateau demonstrations, the MAST canes and two world wars,” Gateway Interactive Herbarium, and talks on the life of a lighthouse keeper and the PHOTOS BY FRANK GAUPO National Recreation Area Superin­ Gateway National Recreation Area celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the tendent Jennifer T. Nersesian said. history of Colonial lighthouses by nation’s oldest standing and operating lighthouse, on June 14. The celebration opened with The Fifes “Since its first lighting in 1764, it has U.S. Lighthouse Society President & Drums of the Old Barracks in Trenton playing Colonial-era music, and a color guard of students of the guided thousands of ships to safe har­ Wayne Wheeler. Marine Academy of Science and Technology. a o >« Classified ..................................51 Entertainment .........................39 Real Estate 46 3 r s a ................« ................« « U ^ s s s s r Editorials .................................... 9 S i ,.:-A m A Greater Media Newspaper _ www.facebook.com/GM.NSBSentinel Ryan's Pub dinner Prelim inary North Brunswick budget to help Mike Nichols carries $32 increase in m unicipal tax Ryan's Pub, 299 Spotswood-English- town Road. Monroe, will host a Mikey’s Dinner for Deeds 5-9 p.m. June 23 to raise By KATHY CHANG Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack and the service levels for the residents. money for the family of Mike Nichols, the Staff Writer Township Council voted to approve the ‘This past winter was tough on our res­ Monroe Township High School ice hockey preliminary taX levy for fiscal year 2015 at idents and on the township’s snow-related NORTH BRUNSWICK — An early player who suffered a spinal cord injury its June 2 meeting. budget costs.” Womack said. North draft of the municipal budget for the 2015 during a game in January. Officials said the average taX increase Brunswick had budget reserves on hand to fiscal year calls for a 2-cent increase in the Nichols recently returned home after for municipal purposes over the past four address the emergency costs, he said, be­ municipal taX rate. months at the Kessler Institute for Rehabil­ years has been below 2 percent. The taX cause officials have maintained conserva­ The proposed hike would have the itation, and renovations are needed in his rate is $1.154 per $100 of assessed value. tive fiscal practices over the years. owner of a home assessed at the township house to accommodate his wheelchair.