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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Abby Hoffman, of South Brunswick, left, her cousin Sally Langley, visiting from New Zealand, and Abby’s dog Tucker stroll against a backdrop of fall foliage at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick on Oct. 22.

  • School district asks voters for two new schools

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Voters will decide if they want two new schools built in North Brunswick during a special referendum on Dec. 8. Thirty-two acres outside of the Renaissance development on Route 130 south could be designated as a fifth and sixth grade school, plus an early education center that would include the…

  • Democratic candidates go uncontested in North Brunswick

    There is no municipal election in South Brunswick this year By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Election 2015 Francis “Mac” Womack II While the mayoral and council elections will go uncontested on Nov. 3, Democrat incumbents Francis “Mac” Womack II, Carlo Socio, and Shanti Narra have pledged to continue their mission of service to North Brunswick…

  • Man charged with rooftop burglaries

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An Irvington man who is allegedly responsible for burglaries and thefts over the past two years has been charged by South Brunswick police. Momodu Rogers, 38, had reportedly used an elaborate scheme to enter a business on Chris Court and steal thousands of dollars in metal, according to a statement prepared by…

  • Puleio Way dedicated at First Avenue and Center Street

    Brothers Vito, Frank and Anthony Puleio (from left) were honored with a street naming in North Brunswick on Sept. 28. PHOTO COURTESY OF CRAIG YETSKO NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Puleio brothers took part in an honorary street naming for their service to both North Brunswick and to the country. Vito Puleio, 93, enlisted in the…

  • Middlesex County clerk named VP of Constitutional Officers Association

    Elaine M. Flynn Middlesex County Clerk Elaine M. Flynn has been sworn in as the vice president of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). The COANJ includes all registers, surrogates, sheriffs and county clerks in the state. The officials work together to promote the best practices in each county office and also submit…

  • North Brunswick receives award for commitment to clean water

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township has been recognized for its commitment to clean water. James Grootenboer, systems manager for American Water Services, presented The Partnership for Safe Water’s Director’s Award to township officials on Oct. 19. Grootenboer said the program was established in 1995 to deal with cryptosporidium, a microscopic…

  • City man convicted of sexual assaults in New, North Brunswick

    A New Brunswick man responsible for a sexual assault in North Brunswick has been convicted a second time on charges of breaking into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her. Bruce Sterling, 45, was found guilty on Sept. 29 of burglary while armed, aggravated sexual assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and…

  • North Brunswick adds two new sergeants to roster

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two police officers — James Cox and Eric Jacobsen — were promoted to the rank of sergeant during the Oct. 19 council meeting. Cox was hired in January 2005. He attended West Virginia University and Caldwell College. He is the recipient of numerous letters of appreciation and commendation, including and Exceptional Service…