Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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North Brunswick veterans share experiences with students
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Veterans Day ceremony at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) sought to make the concept of military service more relatable for students. Tracy Latchaw, a 1999 graduate of NBTHS who now works as a guidance counselor, is still an active duty service member. She said that after the terrorist attacks of…
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Womack elected to historic fifth term as North Brunswick mayor
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Democratic Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack was elected to an historic fifth term as mayor of North Brunswick on Nov. 5. Womack recorded 3,169 votes/71% against Republican Richard Pender, who recorded 1,312 votes/29%. Election results are according to the Middlesex County Board of Elections and are unofficial until certified. Womack was elected to…
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Veterans encouraged to join American Legion, VFW in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – With President Donald Trump’s signature on the LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service), the ongoing declared period of war was extended back to Dec. 7, 1941, making all honorably discharged veterans eligible for membership in the American Legion. Eligibility now spans from Dec. 7, 1941, until a time…
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Volunteers honored for a decade of fighting pediatric cancer through Hugs for Brady Foundation
Several individuals who have made significant contributions to help those affected by childhood cancer will be honored at the Hugs for Brady winter gala. Sherrie and Michael Wells of South Brunswick started the Hugs for Brady Foundation in 2009, shortly after their 13-month-old son, Brady Michael, was diagnosed with non-differentiated acute leukemia. In 2010, Brady…
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Attendees get all decked out for Christmas Con
Christmas Con included an ugly sweater contest, Gingerbread Wars and a concert with Hallmark actress Alicia Witt from Nov. 9-11 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison. Celebrity guests included Lacey Chabert, Jonathan Bennett, Cameron Mathison, Jackee Harry, Jesse Metcalfe, Nikki DeLoach, Erin Krakow, Paul Greene, Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan…
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Incumbents remain on North Brunswick Board of Education in uncontested race
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Board of Education incumbents Barry Duran Harris, Traci Rubin and Colleen M. Keefe retained their seats when the race this year was uncontested. Harris received 1,912 votes/33%, Keefe recorded 2,004 votes/34%, and Rubin collected 1,900 votes/33%. Harris said he is an advocate of diverse leadership, preparing students to be future…
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South Brunswick voters do not approve of increase in open space tax
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick voters disapproved of a 3-cent increase in the township’s open space fund. The public question listed on the Nov. 5 general election ballot stated: “Shall the Open Space, Recreation and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund annual tax levy be increased from its current tax levy of 4 cents per…
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Monroe mayor wins second term
MONROE – Democrat Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro was elected to his second term in Monroe. Tamburro received 7,382 votes/52 percent in his bid for the four-year term on Nov. 5. He faced Republican challenger Charles DiPierro, who currently serves as the Ward 3 councilman. DiPierro received 6,721 votes/48 percent. Election results are according to the…
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Democratic council member wins mayoral seat in Milltown
MILLTOWN – Of the two council members vying for the four-year mayoral seat up for grabs in Milltown on Nov. 5, Democrat Trina Jensen Mehr was chosen by residents to be mayor. Mehr, who has served on the Borough Council since 2017, received 1,196 votes/58%. She faced Republican Richard Revolinsky, who will complete his first…
