Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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Four candidates seek three seats on South Brunswick school board
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Two incumbents and two newcomers will vie for three, three-year terms on the South Brunswick Board of Education. Azra Baig and Joyce Mehta are hoping to retain their seats, while Ray Kuehner and Joseph Scaletti will battle for their seats, and of current board President Harry Delgado, who is not seeking re-election.…
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Community will remember Aubrey Pappas five years after untimely passing
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Harrison Kaye remembers his first day of sixth grade. It was 2006, and he had to adjust to moving to a new school, meeting new friends and taking new classes. He and his friend were talking to each other outside of English class at Linwood Middle School. With his back to the…
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North Brunswick Police Department promotes three to higher ranks
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Two sergeants and one lieutenant were sworn in to the North Brunswick Police Department on Oct. 7. Michael Sauvigne was hired by North Brunswick in January 2006 after serving with the Middlesex County College and Metuchen police departments. He was a Class II special officer with the Belmar Police Department. He also…
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After losing mother, young woman explains importance of early detection in her own battle against breast cancer
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Township Councilman Ralph Andrews lost his wife Marguerite to breast cancer in 1993. During this past summer, his greatest fears were once again realized as their daughter, Jill, was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. Jill Andrews spoke during the North Brunswick Township Council meeting on Oct. 7, mentioning how…
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October Scholar/Athlete/Artist begins experiences in healthcare field
NORTH BRUNSWICK – With the goal of pursuing a career in healthcare, the October Scholar/Athlete/Artist in North Brunswick is well on his way, having completed several programs related to the medical field. Fawaaz Masood is a junior at North Brunswick Township High School. He is currently taking honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses which include…
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Longtime North Brunswick volunteer receives Chandlee Heritage Day award
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Laura Pelszynski has been a valuable North Brunswick resident for 28 years, and due to her extensive volunteer service in town, is the 2019 recipient of the Ann Marie Chandlee Heritage Day Award. Pelszynski has been employed by the North Brunswick Board of Education for the past 11 years. She worked as…
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Power of positivity flows through breast cancer survivor’s book
Diane Young Uniman, aka Princess von Brainisfried, will hold book signing event at The Greene Turtle in North Brunswick NORTH BRUNSWICK – Diane Young Uniman can relate her battle against breast cancer to the prospect of losing her dog. In remission for about three years, the North Brunswick resident said she learned how to…
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North Brunswick Cops & Rodders car show
North Brunswick PBA Local 160 held its Cops & Rodders car show in the parking lot of DeVry University on Route 1 on Sept. 29.