Author: Greater Media
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County jail seeks to improve justice system
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The search for more effective alternatives to the solitary confinement of prisoners has spurred a partnership between a nonprofit and five correctional facilities, including the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. The North Brunswick-based correctional facility was chosen from among 14 applicants to partner with the Vera Institute of Justice,…
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Woman suffers minor injuries after SUV strikes back of truck on Rt. 1
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A car caught fire after crashing into the back of a tractortrailer last weekend. The 2009 Nissan Rogue was being driven by Nicole Sentenat, 26, of New Brunswick, when it struck the rear of the 2007 International tractor-trailer around 5:30 a.m. March 28, according to South Brunswick police Lt. James Ryan. The…
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Salamanders, frogs make annual Beekman Road crossing
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Left: Families walk carefully on Beekman Road on March 25, using flashlights to search for salamanders and wood frogs crossing the road. Above: In early spring, the road is closed to protect amphibians, like this tiny frog, that cross the road to breed in the vernal pools in the forest.…
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Former North Brunswick resident named chief revenue officer for Prudential Center
A man with ties to North Brunswick has been named the first chief revenue officer (CRO) for the Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils. Adam Davis — a former township resident whose father is current North Brunswick Councilman Robert Davis and whose mother is the late Linda Davis, a longtime teacher in the township…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
After originally opening in 2004 under the New Jersey-based Rainbow Academy brand, the Lightbridge Academy child care and early education center, 2878 Route 27, North Brunswick, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a May 15 reunion at Babbage Park, Laurel Place, North Brunswick. The event will include a meet-and-greet between current and former students of…
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Schools can score free Rutgers tickets
Rutgers Football will offer free tickets to schools for home games against Maryland, Washington State, Norfolk State and Kansas. All students in kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible through the Outstanding Students Program. Each school is able to set its own program requirements. For more information, contact Rob Szeluga at 732-907-1575 or [email protected], or Doug…
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Proposed legislation is worthy of support
New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States, but not strict enough to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and stalkers. Last year there were 14 domestic abuse-related murder-suicides in New Jersey. On average, 47 women are murdered by gun monthly in America at the hands of…
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Professional females share lessons of empowerment
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Commission on Women’s leadership summit was filled with female empowerment. Hundreds of young women joined the 18th annual Women’s Leadership Conference and Career Pathways on March 21 at South Brunswick High School (SBHS). During the opening presentation, keynote speaker Tammy Tibbetts — president and…
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Best new-car engines for 2015
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The engine is a vehicle’s heart and soul, with the best of the breed able to deliver brisk acceleration while minimizing fuel consumption It’s not an easy task, but automakers have been hard at work developing automotive engines that maximize both a vehicle’s performance and fuel economy, via an array…
