• Law should legalize marijuana

    There is a bill in the state Legislature to decrease the criminal penalties for marijuana. This is a step in the right direction. The ultimate goal should be legalization. Politicians make the law. Changes to a law are sometimes influenced by emotions, whims and whatever 51 percent of the voters demand. There are natural laws…

  • Bike camp for kids & adults with disabilities

    For This One Inc., a charitable nonprofit organization based out of North Brunswick, and Lose The Training Wheels Inc., a national nonprofit organization, are sponsoring a five-day camp to teach those with disabilities how to ride a bicycle. The camp will be held Aug. 13-17 at North Brunswick High School, 98 Raider Road. People with…

  • Nominees sought for SBHS alumni award

    The Education Foundation of South Brunswick Township is seeking nominations for the South Brunswick High School Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is designed to recognize notable South Brunswick alumni who have contributed to society in an exemplary manner, and in doing so, have brought honor to the South Brunswick school district. The Education Foundation’s selection…

  • Family Fun Night, ‘Muppet Movie’ in park

    The South Brunswick Recreation Department will host the following events this summer:  Friday, July 27, 6:30-10 p.m., Family Fun Night at Beech Woods Park, 137 Beekman Road, Monmouth Junction. Free event, featuring entertainers, DJ, contests, movie in the park — “The Muppet Movie” — at dusk. Rain location: South Brunswick Community Center, 124 New…

  • The mystery of the lost cell phone

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Sometimes I worry about my memory. I fret when I look at a familiar face and can’t think of a name. I get anxious when I race into another room only to wonder why, and I’m especially concerned when I forget what I’m saying right in the middle of…

  • Christie will save New Jersey from turning into Colorado

    CODA GREG BEAN Almost lost in the summer election hoopla was a stunning vote in the New Jersey Assembly late last month to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. In a 44-30 vote, the Assembly passed a bill that would make possession of 15 grams or less of pot a civil penalty —…

  • Summer blood donor drive July 22

    Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick, will hold a blood drive 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 22. Donors age 17 and up (16 with parent/ guardian permission) are eligible. Must be in good general health and weigh at least 120 pounds. Eat before donating, and have identification with signature. Just walk in;…

  • Assessment program shows positive results at NBTHS

    Two teachers gave presentation on CBAL at national conference last month BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township high school (NBTHS) has been recognized for an up-and-coming program that better analyzes student performance. Faculty members Amanda Perry and Michael Santa Maria were invited to present at the Council of Chief State School…

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