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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Jonathan Seltzer, 3, of North Brunswick takes his sand art very seriously during Heritage Day in North Brunswick on Saturday.
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Paralyzed woman sues town for $50M
Shooting victim was studying to be officer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer A resident shot twice by a North Brunswick police officer is planning to sue for $50 million. Kelly Mercer East, who is paralyzed from the waist down with a bullet still lodged in her back, announced she will file suit against…
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Athlete scholars recognized by township
Students honored by council this month BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Nicholas Gambino NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two talented young men earned the community’s respect as Scholar Athletes of the Month for August. The North Brunswick Department of Parks and Recreation recognized Casey Snepar and Nicholas Gambino with the Scholar Athlete of…
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Fireman reflects on birth of company No. 3
At 85, volunteerstill contributing BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Fireman reflects on birth of company No. 3 At 85, volunteer still contributing BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Joseph Brill Sr., a charter member of North Brunswick Fire Company No. 3, leafs through a lifetime of pictures. Joseph Brill Sr. is the living history…
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DOT officials coming to South Brunswick
Oct. 3 meeting setat senior center BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Oct. 3 meeting set at senior center BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer Mayor Frank Gambatese hopes that this meeting with the DOT will answer residents’ traffic complaints. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The state Department of Transportation is coming to town. Mayor Frank Gambatese said…
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Resident charged in slaying
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A Birchwood Court resident reportedly stabbed a man to death in New Brunswick during a robbery last week, according to police. James Sawyer, 48, pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder before state Superior Court Judge Frederick Devessa in New Brunswick on…
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Accident results in death
Accident results in death EAST BRUNSWICK — A 60-year-old man was killed early Tuesday morning when he drove through a red light and was hit by a tractor-trailer, according to police. William Fay, 60, of Parlin was driving a Buick Century and had been stopped at the red light at the West Prospect Street jug…
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Contributions being accepted for food pantry
The Township of South Brunswick Department of Recreation/Community Affairs has announced it is now accepting contributions for its annual holiday program. Both monetary and food contributions are accepted, with monetary contributions used for township families in need as well as to restock the food pantry as needed. Monetary donations may be made to the South…
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Watkins returning to manage township
Council allows Sacksto leave post early BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Council allows Sacks to leave post early BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer Farrah Maffai staff Former South Brunswick Township Manager Matt Watkins is returning to the post in October. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — He’s coming back. Former manager Matt Watkins is returning to manage…
