Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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North Brunswick Primary Election results
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The primary results came in late on June 4. The mayoral and council races in North Brunswick were uncontested for the primary. Democratic incumbent mayor, Francis “Mac” Womack, received 1,078 votes. Richard Pender, on the Republican ticket, received 257 votes. For the council, incumbent council people Ralph Andrews and Amanda…
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Taxes to increase by $75 for South Brunswick taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2019
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Municipal taxes in South Brunswick will increase by about $75 this year for the average taxpayer if the budget that has been introduced by municipal officials is adopted on June 25. The total general appropriations for 2019 is $58.73 million. The utility fund is $30.49 million, according to Joseph Monzo, South Brunswick’s…
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North Brunswick officers receive awards
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Several police officers, as well as an 8-year-old civilian, received awards during the North Brunswick Police Department Police Week ceremony on May 16. Konstantinos Travlos, Ken Riley, Anthony Pinizzotto Jr., William Bonura Jr., Keri Shutz, Sean McCorry, Christopher Fernandez, Tim Riley and Christopher Trokovich received a Letter of Commendation for using Narcan…
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Candidates seek better future for North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – For the general election in November, Democratic incumbents Ralph Andrews and Amanda Guadagnino will be challenged by Republican candidates George Callan and Susan Hucko for two, three-year seats on the North Brunswick Township Council. The primary is set for June 4. Andrews, 67, has lived in town for 40 years. “Keeping our…
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Middlesex County residents encouraged to enjoy the summer
With Memorial Day considered the unofficial start of summer, Middlesex County residents are invited to enjoy myriad events indoors and outdoors as the weather begins to warm up. The First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury’s annual Strawberry Festival will take place on June 1 at the church, 22 N. Main St., Cranbury. There will be food…
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Mayor’s seat open in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Democratic Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack will seek his fifth term as mayor on Election Day in November, challenged by Republican Richard Pender. The primary for the general election will be June 4. Womack, 62, has been a North Brunswick resident for 31 years. He was sworn in to the council in…
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Goddard North Brunswick students learn how to care for the environment
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Children enrolled at the Goddard School in North Brunswick are learning how to “Root for Earth.” The weeklong Earth Day celebration took place from April 22-26, with activities such as turning off the lights for an hour to learn about energy consumption, finishing an art project using recyclable materials, visiting Bayshore Recycling…
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Volunteers support working class families who need supplemental assistance at Bentley Community Services
From inside, the sound of tires slowly traveling over gravel could be heard. Then, the faint sound of voices appeared. Upon exiting the building, the sight of a large box truck filled with dozens and dozens of boxes could be seen. Three men were working to hoist each banana box off the truck and put…
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North Brunswick residents hold party to discuss future of Middlesex County
NORTH BRUNSWICK – On one Monday morning, a North Brunswick couple decided to open their own home for the betterment of the entire county of Middlesex. Middlesex County has teamed up with Rutgers University’s Public Outreach and Engagement Team (POET) to launch Set the Table! Pete Clark went through the necessary training to host…
