Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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South River house is 700th Blue Acres purchase
SOUTH RIVER – The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Blue Acres residential buyout program has reached a milestone with the completion of its 700th purchase, a house in South River. Located on Henry Street, the acquisition required a short sale accommodation, a situation that arises among about 15 percent of residents in the buyout…
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South River Cops ‘n’ Cruisers car show
The South River Police Department and PBA Local 62 co-sponsored “Cops ‘n’ Cruisers,” a car show on Main Street in downtown South River on Sept. 19.
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The Weeklings perform at Raritan River Festival, announce winners of rubber duck race for The Beez Foundation
Glen Burtnik, a native of North Brunswick, fronts the band The Weeklings as they perform Beatles classics and inspired originals during the Raritan River Festival at Boyd Park in New Brunswick on Sept. 22. Pictured are Bob Burger as Zeek Weekling, left to right, Burtnik as Lefty Weekling, John Merjave as Rocky Weekling, and Joe…
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School year off to positive start in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The 2019-20 school year is off to a good start in North Brunswick, according to the superintendent of schools. Brian Zychowski provided an outlook during the Sept. 16 Township Council meeting. He said schools are open, despite a lot of construction taking place. The superintendent said the new seventh and eighth grade…
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North Brunswick to address mental health issues, suicide rates in children
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Township may consider forming an advisory board to address the high suicide rate among children. A proclamation for mental health awareness was read during the Sept. 16 Township Council meeting. It calls for an end to stigma, fear and discrimination against those who are dealing with depression, anxiety and addiction.…
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Residents concerned about pesticide usage around Boyd Pond in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Residents are concerned about the use of pesticides around Boyd Pond and other areas of the township. Neil Kamichoff, who lives in the area, mentioned the Monsanto/Bayer lawsuit in California that is paying money to victims who were struck with cancer from Roundup weed killer. He likened it to Agent Orange used…
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Hindu temple to relocate to Route 130 in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The relocation of a Hindu temple from Route 1 to Route 130 in North Brunswick has been approved. Sai Pariwar is currently located near the MainStreetNB transit village at 2300 Route 1, a 5,000-square-foot house of worship that began in 2001 and has roughly 140 members. The applicant received Zoning Board of…
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Homeowners to pay additional $58 in municipal taxes in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Municipal taxes are set to increase about $58 for the average homeowner in North Brunswick. The budget for Fiscal Year 2020, as adopted, is $50.35 million and includes a $6.64 million payment for debt service. The municipal tax levy is $32.63 million, with a municipal tax rate of $1.30 per $100 of…
