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See Ya Later, Alligator? Central Jersey Park Reopens With No New Sightings See Ya Later, Alligator? Central Jersey Park Reopens With No New Sightings
See Ya Later, Alligator? Central Jersey Park Reopens With No New Sightings With no alligator sightings in a week, Middlesex Borough officials have decided to reopen the park where it was first spotted last month. After consulting with NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife specialists, Middlesex Borough officials have opened Victor Crowell Park with restrictions in place, Middlesex police said on Thursday, Sept. 7. There continues to be No Fishing and No Swimming; the lakeside docks will remain closed; and the playground area near Greene Avenue will remain closed as a previously planned replacement and revitalization plan commences. Fishing and swimming is banned…

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by Jon Craig
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No New Alligator Sightings: Central Jersey Park Remains Closed No New Alligator Sightings: Central Jersey Park Remains Closed
No New Alligator Sightings: Central Jersey Park Remains Closed A Middlesex County park will remain closed over the Labor Day Weekend due to repeated sightings of a small alligator, authorities said. The 3 or 4-foot gator was first spotted Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Victor Crowell Park, submerged in the waters of Lake Creighton, commonly known as the Duck Pond, and Ambrose Brook in Middlesex Borough. Police shot at the alligator on Saturday, Aug. 26, and it was spotted by police again on Wednesday, Aug. 30. That was the last sighting, police said. Traps have been set by NJ Fish & Wildlife officials. Police Chief Matthew P. Geist urged residen…

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by Jon Craig