Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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‘Animals’ on display at North Brunswick Gallery of Art
Pranav Yogeswaran said one time he was hiking in the mountains, was sitting down, and suddenly a bear ran past him. Loving chess as a hobby, the fourth grader at Brooks Crossing Elementary School in South Brunswick’s favorite chess team is the Berlin Bears. “I connected a hobby with a time in my life,” he…
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North Brunswick Sports Clips fundraises for Adopt-a-Cop program
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Sport Clips Haircuts teamed up with the North Brunswick Police Department to raise funds for its Adopt-a-Cop program. On June 15 from 2-5 p.m., Sport Clips donated 15% of paid haircut proceeds to the program, which sends police officers into the four elementary schools in town to teach children about safety…
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Spotswood man allegedly ignites explosive at Jamesburg apartment complex
A man from Spotswood has been charged with multiple criminal counts stemming from an incident which occurred on June 16, when he allegedly ignited an explosive device in the borough. Anthony Fede, 52, of Spotswood, was charged on June 17 with two counts of aggravated arson in the second degree, three counts of aggravated assault…
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South Brunswick holds first veteran street sign dedication ceremony
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Doing a Google search of “Emil Bonagura” and “Library of Congress” leads one to a 15-minute video from the Veterans History Project that details the U.S. Army corporal’s service during World War II with the 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division, in France, Germany and Austria. Much closer to home, Bonagura…
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South Brunswick CFO/deputy manager spends final weeks in office
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – “A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” This inspirational quote by Muhammad Ali has been influential to Joseph Monzo, South Brunswick’s chief financial officer and deputy manager. Certainly not wasting his life, and viewing the world much differently…
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Marriott hotel is the newest addition to MainStreetNB
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Well before the doors opened to guests, the Courtyard Marriott in North Brunswick was already 10 percent booked for its first night on June 14. For June 15, the expectation was to sell out. “This is an upscale hotel for the area. The Marriott brand sells itself. The brand stands alone in…
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East Brunswick creates Field of Flags
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF East Brunswick created a Field of Flags at Veterans Park in the municipal complex from Memorial Day to Flag Day. A portion of the proceeds of the sales of the flags were donated to support American military veterans. Any unclaimed flags were donated to East Brunswick VFW Post 133.
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North Brunswick officials discuss waiving past fees for special events
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Township of North Brunswick has revised an ordinance pertaining to municipal fees for organizations holding special events, and decided to waive any previous fees prior to this year – which could total about $1 million. According to ordinance 19-09, which was introduced on April 15 and adopted on May 6, administrative…
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North Brunswick employees honor lives lost in Virginia Beach, discuss how to prepare for tragedy
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Holding a moment of reflective silence for the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach on May 31, employees of North Brunswick learned how to be prepared for a random tragedy. Business Administrator Kathryn Monzo, speaking on behalf of Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack, said on June 5 that the township wants…
