Fall Home Sailing history Let professionals help turn your home S.B. planners OK Wawa expansion, into a showplace provided historic house goes to Dayton Village Citizens' Coalition Page 25 Page 3 Sentinel ,E 7/NUMBER 51 OCTOBER 12,2000 Serving North andcent Souths Brunswick S.B. still mulling sewer tie-in policy "A lot of families don't have Ordinance would | the] $2,000-$3,()00" it would cost also cover hookups to connect. "It would be a hard- ship to come up with that," said to new water lines Barrett, asking if (he ordinance could provide information on BY CHARLES W. KIM grunts for hardship cases. Staff Writci Several residents along Beckman Road asked for a clarifi- outh Brunswick Township cation as the township moves for- Council members will wait a ward with installing ;i sewer line S little longer before selling a on that road. policy governing water and sewer The council voted 4-1 Sept. 5 line connections. to bond lor the improvement The council discussed the poli- which will place an interceptor on cy at Tuesday night's work ses- the road, giving residents the abil- sion, after members of the public ity to tie into the system. questioned the present policy at Residents gaining benefit from the last regular meeting. Residents the line will pay an assessment arc mainly concerned about have over a 20-year period whether to connect to new sewer lines. they tie into the new line or not. The proposed ordinance would The cost to hook up to the line is mandate that all structures be con- separate. nected to the township's water and A Board of Commissioners sewer lines within 180 days of a appointed by (he council will hold line's completion. public hearings to determine how "I am not ready to vote on to assess those homes along the JERRY WOLKOWIT this," Councilwoman Carol line. Trenton Titan goaltender Scott Stirling makes a save against Greensboro General Sal Manganaro Barrett said, explaining that she in the first period of an exhibition game at Pro Skate in South Brunswick on Sunday. One resident who just put in a wants something in the proposed new septic system about three ordinance to help families who years ago was concerned that she would experience a hardship if would have to connect to the new they were mandated to pay the line right away. N.B. teachers to get 14.5% connection fees. "It would be a waste of thou- The proposed ordinance would sands of dollars," she said at the give property owners with septic September meeting. systems that were put in after Township Engineer David salary increase over 3 years January 1990 10 years to hook up Samuels of CME Associates, Barbara Snepar and Frank voted to ratify the contract on to new sewer lines as long as the Parlin, said that the cost to hook Settlement described Petrillo, both educators, also Friday, NBTEA President Mark septic systems meet Health up to the line could vary from as a 'long and abstained. Balaban said. Department requirements. house to house and run from The contract is effective for Balaban declined to discuss Other possible exceptions $1,000 on up based on the dis- difficult process' the 2000-2001 through 2002- particulars, but called the con-would be made if the sewer line tance from the line. connection required blasting BY ALISON CRANITO 2003 school year. tract a "fair and judicious settle- Samuels said that the average Staff Writer The teachers will receive a 4.5 ment." through bedrock or the installation cost is $1,000 to $3,000, but "can percent raise the first year of the "This was a long and difficult of a pumping station. be a lot more." ontract negotiations bet- contract and 5 percent raises each process. Both sides did not Barrett said that she is con- Council members surveyed 13 ween the North Bruns- of the following two years. achieve everything they wanted. cerned about how some residents area towns to see what policies wick Board of Education There will also be a 15-minute But the major objectives were will be able to pay the connection C Continued on page 22 and teachers union are finally set- increase in the length of the settled," said board Vice fees. tled. school day beginning with the President Rita Goldstein, who At a public meeting on was head of the negotiations Index Quote of the week: 2001-02 school year. Classified 34 Tuesday at John Adams The elementary school day committee. "Both sides did not Elementary School, the Board of Editorials 10 will change from 8:25 a.m.-3:10 Goldstein also declined to dis- Entertainer 21 achieve everything they Education voted 6-0 to approve p.m. to 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.; the cuss particulars, but said the wanted. But the major objec- the new 3-year teacher contract, Letters 10 middle school day, from 8:20 board was happy to obtain more Marketplace 31 tives were settled." effective with the present school a.m. -3:15 p.m. to 8:05 a.m. -3:15 instructional time for students. year. Milestones ,.... 19 Rita Goldstein p.m.; and the high school day, The board met with some Obituaries 24 Recent appointee Bob Grimm from 7:42 a.m.-2:35 p.m. to 7:27 public opposition in lengthening Vice President, North abstained on the grounds that he Police Beat 23 Brunswick Board of Education a.m.-2:35 p.m. the school day. Sports 29 Cover story was not a part of the ongoing The North Brunswick negotiations. Board members Township Education Association Continued on page 22 Visit Greater Media Newspapers'Web site www.gmnews.com i 2 SENTINEL OCTOBER 12, 2000 can nave properly tax relief: ana open space in iNortn orunswick. OWJ • By supporting "smart growth" and better zoning, local officials can ensure a good balance and enhance the quality of your life. (Proper planning attracts valuable ratables and preserves open space for conservation and recreation.) • • By supporting US Home's plan for an active adult community off of Route 130, which sets aside land on site for open space. «/ By supporting US Home's proposal that could generate an additional $1.9 million in tax revenues (net) for North Brunswick. (Real property tax relief for homeowners!) t/ By supporting the North Brunswick Planning Board's Master Plan, which endorses the site for an active adult community. • By urging North Brunswick's officials to first maximize the recreation and conservation potential of the 240 acres of open space and 145 acres of parkland already owned by the Township— before paying several millions in tax dollars for land that will be costly to acquire, develop and maintain. • By urging North Brunswick officials to identify and acquire affordable land throughout the Township, so more residents can enjoy smaller neighborhood parks that are easy to access. • By urging the North Brunswick Council to "better" zone the Route 130 site from industrial to active adult community. US Home's active adult community will have little impact on rush hour traffic since most residents are retired Even better, the plan generates new tax revenues for North Brunswick without placing more kids in our schools. US Home means quality—a community that everyone can be proud of. Make sure your elected officials know where you stand. Call the Mayor and Council and tell them you support a new adult community in North Brunswick. Tell them we can have property tax relief and open space. You may also feel free to call the US Home Land Division at 732-845-8165, fax us at 732-845-8170, or write us at 800 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 and we'll deliver your message to them. hmnkiali us-Home HERITAGE Communities NS SENTINEL, OCTOBER 12, 2000 3 Dayton Coalition receives Slack-Carroll House Deal part of So. Brunswick tory of the underground lailroad in Central Jeisey and common living scenes. Planning Board approval Wawa acquired the historic home last of Wawa expansion summer and had planned to demolish it, generating strong opposition from Dayton BY CHARLES W. KIM residents. The transfer of the home is to be "set in Staff Wntci stone" before any of then plans get signed, SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Wawa Planning Director Craig Maishall told the on Georges Road will get expanded park- board. ing, and a historic Dayton home may be Known as the Slack House or Slack- saved in the process. Cairoll house, the home is considered by The Planning Board unanimously ap- many in Dayton to be historically signifi- proved the company's plan to expand the cant five-coincrs store at Geoiges and Ridge Dr Claience M. Slack, Dayton's first roads and add 27 parking spaces to the physician and later the Middlesex County facility Oct. 4 on the condition that the clerk, built the home. The exact dale of the neighboring Slack-Cairoll House is pre- home's construction, next to the First served. Piesbyterian Church, which Dr. Slack and The house, including just under an acre a Mr. R.M. Rowland helped organize, is of land, will be subdivided and donated to debated. Some say that the home was built the Dayton Village Citizens' Coalition, prior to (he Civil War, while otheis say that which plans to reluibish it as a Civil War it was built around 1879. The Dayton era museum. Village Citizens' Coalition places the date An agreement between Wawa officials sometime between 1850 and 1865.