NORTH BRUNSWICK – Although the 250th anniversary of the founding of North Brunswick is eight years away, current township officials are discussing ways to begin the celebration.
North Brunswick was first recognized as a municipality by Middlesex County on Feb. 28, 1779.
As the township approaches its 242nd anniversary this year, Councilwoman Amanda Guadagnino discussed ways residents can get involved now in preparation for Founders Day in 2029.
“We want the entire community involved as we celebrate North Brunswick,” Guadagnino said during the Township Council meeting on Feb. 1.
This year, the township will offer three activities to begin celebrating North Brunswick’s history and culture.
First, residents can create and design a township logo that will be used on marketing items, paperwork, social media, etc.
Residents may submit photographs, either amateur or professional, for a collage that will be displayed in the lobby of the municipal building on Hermann Road. The pictures should capture something special or significant about town.
Students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade may submit artwork about what North Brunswick means to them. Those pieces will also be displayed at 710 Hermann Road.
“We will see what they think of North Brunswick and what a great town we live in,” Guadagnino said.
Information about how to submit and participate, visit https://northbrunswicknj.gov/Guide/founders-day/
Guadagnino said a committee will be established for Founders Day.
“We live in such a fantastic town. We live in a diverse town and everyone is different so we want to see everyone’s version of how they feel North Brunswick is and what it means to them,” she said.
A proclamation honoring North Brunswick will be read during the Feb. 16 council meeting.