Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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North Brunswick honors first responders who saved lives during Governor’s Pointe fire
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Township of North Brunswick recognized its heroes on Feb. 4, presenting various first responders with awards for their bravery, daily dedication and outstanding performance. Members of the North Brunswick Police Department; North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. Nos. 1, 2 and 3; North Brunswick First Aid & Rescue Squad; Office of Emergency…
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North Brunswick to try egg addling to control goose population
NORTH BRUNSWICK – After failed attempts at using a GooseBuster, a silhouette of a border collie, a floating alligator head, services of the Geese Police and a laser light, officials in North Brunswick have decided addling geese eggs near Boyd Pond is necessary. Egg addling involves temporarily removing fertilized eggs from the nest, terminating embryo development, and placing the egg…
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Monroe Girl Scout to hold pet toy-making workshop to celebrate Silver Award project
MONROE – Julia Russell is a self-proclaimed animal lover. Her family has a golden retriever and two cats they rescued, one of which they rescued from the Edison animal shelter during the course of her Girl Scout Silver Award project. “My pets have many toys to play with and it makes me sad to think…
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Woodbridge man imprisoned for passenger’s death
A Woodbridge man has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison for causing the death of his 27-year-old passenger while driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. Tayib Mahmood, 29, was sentenced on Feb. 11 by Superior Court Judge Michael A. Toto, who ordered that the defendant must complete 85 percent of the…
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Woodbridge police seek information on assault against woman
WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Township Police Department (WPD) is actively investigating the aggravated assault of a 24-year-old female victim that occurred around 10 p.m. on Jan. 31. The victim was assaulted with a blunt object. Police have not stated where the incident took place. According to the WPD Detective Bureau, the assailant…
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Monroe officer hits curb, cars while chasing suspect
MONROE – A Monroe Township police officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Monmouth Road around 6:54 p.m. on Feb. 10 when the officer witnessed a violation. While closing the distance on the violator’s vehicle, the patrol car apparently struck a curb, which caused the officer to lose control and ultimately strike a parked car…
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AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine offers multidisciplinary practice in Monroe
AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine is a multidisciplinary practice located in Monroe. This location has been open for more than three years and will be expanding by the end of the year. Our office takes pride in getting patients better without the use of drugs or surgery. The benefit of having a multidisciplinary practice is…
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Legacy of Dr. King serves as inspiration in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Hope. Unity. Diversity. Service. The four key parts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech were echoed during a celebration of his life and legacy in North Brunswick on Jan. 18. “We pause and ask ourselves, what would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message be to each of…
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Officials approve limiting time during public portion of North Brunswick Township Council meetings in split vote
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Although there was one dissenting vote, the members of the North Brunswick Township Council have approved limiting the time members of the public may speak during regular council meetings. Currently, a 15-minute window is allotted at the end of a workshop meeting for residents to speak. For example, if there are 15…
