• NBTHS senior demonstrates newfound English language skills

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Cindy Ortega went from just learning to speak speaking English a year ago to winning a national essay contest. Ortega, a senior at North Brunswick Township High School, moved to the area from Colombia in October 2010. As a student in Marcelino Garcia’s English-as-a- Second-Language class this…

  • No. Brunswick resident has Christmas gifts stolen

    PBA Local 160 donates gift card to help her replace grandchildren’s presents NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick Police Benevolent Association tried to combat some Grinch-like behavior last week. Someone stole presents from the home of a township resident on Dec. 12, who had already purchased gifts for her grandchildren, according to William Lovas, vice…

  • Jazzing up the holidays

    Sia Sharma, 2, of North Brunswick, dances to the beat as members of the North Brunswick Township High School jazz band perform during a coffeehouse/book fair night at the Barnes & Noble of North Brunswick, which served as a fundraiser for the Parent Teacher Student Organization and Project Graduation. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • ‘Cans for Tans’ food drive in So. Bruns.

    Hawaiian Bronze Tanning, 4095 Route 1 south, Suite 3, Monmouth Junction, is holding a “Cans for Tans” food drive now through Jan. 1. For more information, call 732-274-0448 or visit www.hawaiianbronze.com.

  • Indian cultural program, sing-along

    The following free events will be held at the Office on Aging, South Brunswick Senior Center located in the municipal complex, Route 522.  Indian Cultural Program, noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. This event will include music, folk dances, Garba and Bollywood songs.  Sing along with Gwen at noon Thursday, Jan. 12.  Jazz…

  • Rep. Rush Holt takes on the food stamp challenge

    Rep. Holt highlights hunger, need for food stamps with $31.50 grocery shopping trip BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Congressman Rush Holt (right) and representatives from Milltown ACME and local food pantries inspect their cart during a shopping trip to raise awareness for the food stamp program. MILLTOWN — After over an hour of shopping at…

  • N.B. landlord registration extended to Dec. 31

    North Brunswick has extended the deadline for owners of two-family residences who have tenants to register as landlords. The Township Council established a new three-year landlord registration requirement with an associated fee of $30. Penalties exist for landlords who fail to register by Dec. 31. Registrations are processed by the Department of Community Development. For…

  • Exercise classes at senior center

    Enrollment is open for the following classes at the South Brunswick Senior Center:  Pilates. The eight-week Pilates class begins 9:15 a.m. Jan. 3. The cost is $24. Instructor Maryanne Carroll will lead.  Tai chi. The eight-week class begins at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 5. The cost is $32. Register in person with payment by…

  • S.B. approves construction of park-and-ride on Beekman Rd.

    BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Township Council approved the construction of a new park-and-ride project at the intersection of Route 27 and Beekman Road at its Dec. 13 meeting. The approval comes with the condition that Beekman Road will be expanded to include a left-turn lane before the project begins.…

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