Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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One four-year, one two-year term open on South Brunswick Township Council
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – One four-year council term, as well as one two-year unexpired term, are up for election this season. Incumbent Democrat Ken Bierman is running unopposed for a four-year term. Bierman is a lifelong resident of South Brunswick, who is currently working as a facilities manager for a data center. He has volunteered for…
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Business owners seek reopening of easement at North Brunswick farmers market
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The owners of the Garden State Farmer’s Market (GSFM) in North Brunswick are in the midst of a legal battle against the owners of the neighboring Aaron Plaza, pleading for an accessway that links their property to Aaron Road to be reopened. However, counsel for the realty firm said discussions about the easement…
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Middlesex County College to offer free tuition
Middlesex County College (MCC) is one of 13 community colleges in New Jersey that will be offering free tuition and fees to eligible students. “Today, we are putting the dream of higher education within reach of more students and more families,” Gov. Phil Murphy said during the announcement at Union County College in Cranford on…
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Rockettes have a leg up on the competition
Two very special guests had some pep in their steps while visiting Central New Jersey this month. Katie Hamrah and Taylor Shimko moved from the dance floor to the book shelves as the Radio City Rockettes visited the South Brunswick Library on Sept. 14. ”They look pretty when they do their dance,” said Isabella Merunka…
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Students return to school after surface mold cleared at NBTHS
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Students returned to a safe and clean North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) on Sept. 17 after any and all surface mold was remediated. Students attended half-day sessions of school on Sept. 5-6, but on the morning of Sept. 7, mold was detected from the air conditioning units. Working through the district’s…
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Hindu temple seeks relocation from Route 1 to Route 130 in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – An application to build a Hindu temple on Route 130 in North Brunswick will continue in September, when more information is needed about the relocation of Sai Pariwar. The congregation 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…
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Rock Steady Boxing offers strength, hope to those with Parkinson’s
A fitness program is offering those dealing with Parkinson’s disease a new way to fight. Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) of South Brunswick is a comprehensive exercise program that is built around simple boxing. “When you think about how a boxer trains for things like speed, agility, balance, those are the issues that people with Parkinson’s…
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North Brunswick officials discuss allowing medical marijuana cultivation
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Officials in North Brunswick are considering the necessary steps to allow a medical marijuana cultivation property in the township. Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack said that on the scale of the grading process for municipalities to be granted the option of housing such a facility, officials can either send letters to the state…
