Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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North Brunswick Buddy Ball Soccer kicks off 2019 season
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Though the North Brunswick Buddy Ball Soccer program has already kicked off for the season, the organization is still seeking players and “buddies.” Around 20 years ago, North Brunswick modeled its Buddy Ball program off Edison, which was the first area town to pair children age 5 and older who have physical…
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Taxpayers to see increase with 2019-20 North Brunswick school budget
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Increased costs to the North Brunswick School District include charter school payments, transportation and health care costs. The district’s total operating budget for 2019-20 is $121.84 million, which includes the district’s debt service payment. The total budget for 2018-19 was $109.51 million. The year-over-year increase is $12.33 million; however, most of the…
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East Brunswick Police Department to hold Bike Rodeo May 5
The East Brunswick Police Department will hold its annual Bike Rodeo from 3-6 p.m. May 5 at Warnsdorfer Elementary School, 9 Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. Rain date is May 19. Children will learn and practice skills to help them ride more confidently on sidewalks, paths and roads in their community. There will also be helmet…
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North Brunswick students set record with diaper collection
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Students in North Brunswick have completed the largest diaper drive of the year–to date– in Middlesex County. From mid-March to April 5, members of the Human Rights Coalition (HRC); the Project RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) Committee, a part of the Student Government Organization (SGO); and the National Honor Society at North…
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Artist paints picture of humanity of those with mental illness
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Kate Gregory said she has always had creativity running through her veins. “From a formal standpoint, I have four years of ceramics experience behind me, as well as a few years of painting, drawing, printmaking and graphic design experience. I’m currently a Studio Art major at Georgetown University, planning on concentrating in Photography,…
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Planning Board chairman steps down in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The chairman of the North Brunswick Planning Board has stepped down. “It’s been a real pleasure,” Daniel DiStefano, who has served on the board for 26 years, said during the April 9 meeting. “It’s been a real privilege and a heck of a ride. We’ve done some good things.” DiStefano said he…
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Mayor proud of ‘depth of background’ of newest members of North Brunswick Police Department
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Due to the retirements of Scott Henry and Andrew Heuer, the North Brunswick Police Department welcomed two military veterans as the newest members of the department. Joel Santana and Jeffrey Dominguez were sworn in during the North Brunswick Township Council meeting on April 1. Both officers are products of the North Brunswick…
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Linwood boys celebrate undefeated basketball season
NORTH BRUNSWICK – After an undefeated season, the 2018-19 Linwood Middle School boys’ basketball team has been recognized for its talent, dedication and determination. Eighth graders Timi Bolaji, Jaylen Claggett, Anthony De Jesus, Frankie Garbolino, Richard Hill, Tamir Jenkins, Yasir Johnson, Jurmire Jones, Zachary Konstantinovsky, Andrew Koprowski, Cameron Piggee and Jayden Young; seventh grader…
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