• Applicant gets approval to convert building into Islamic cultural center

    Applicant gets approval to convert building into Islamic cultural center

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — An Islamic-based multipurpose recreational facility has been officially approved in North Brunswick. The North Brunswick Cultural Center sits on Block 188, Lot 6 at 445 Georges Road on the former Verizon site. The existing, T-shaped building is currently vacant in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone. According to original testimony…

  • Spotswood Class of 2016 features top students

    Spotswood Class of 2016 features top students

    SPOTSWOOD – Spotswood High School graduated 198 students in the Class of 2016. Graduates of the Class of 2016 will attend two- and four-­year colleges and universities in the fall, start their studies at trade schools, enter military service and join the workforce. By graduation day on June 17, the graduates had reported more than $7.8…

  • Police officers to reward kids with free 7-Eleven coupons

    Police officers to reward kids with free 7-Eleven coupons

      EAST BRUNSWICK – This summer, the East Brunswick Police Department will partner with 7‑Eleven’s popular community service program to hand out free Slurpee coupons. Operation Chill, developed by 7‑Eleven in 1995, is a community outreach program that is designed to encourage good behavior by children during the summer months when some communities may experience an increase…

  • Suspects charged with thefts in East Brunswick, Milltown

    Suspects charged with thefts in East Brunswick, Milltown

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Two suspects were charged after allegedly stealing the wallets of two employees of Best Tile. Patrolman Luke Guinee responded to the store on Route 18 for a report of a theft around 4:30 p.m. on June 17. Two employees indicated their wallets had been stolen out of their purses by two customers,…

  • Dog Park, Rutgers Gardens improved thanks to Eagle Scouts

    Dog Park, Rutgers Gardens improved thanks to Eagle Scouts

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Adam Nuzzi, Jared Endler and Christopher Rimanic received Youth Good Citizenship awards and pins in recognition of their scouting accomplishments and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony for the Boy Scout Troop 223 members was held by the Jersey Blue Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter at the East Brunswick…

  • Lombard’s instincts, passion leads to success on mats

    Lombard’s instincts, passion leads to success on mats

    By Jimmy Allinder Nicky Lombard’s approach to wrestling is really a case study in how the brain works. When the rising senior at Monroe Township High School steps onto the mat, he clears all the excess baggage out of his head and only focuses on beating his next opponent. “A lot of what I do…

  • South River’s Miranda living the dream on soccer field

    South River’s Miranda living the dream on soccer field

    By Jimmy Allinder Nark Miranda enters his senior year as one of the best soccer players to ever wear a South River High School uniform. But before he steps onto the pitch to play for the Rams, Miranda has other business to attend to, like playing for the Marlboro Warriors U17 team when it travels…

  • Veterans Admissions Days scheduled for Wednesdays in July at Middlesex County College

    Veterans Admissions Days scheduled for Wednesdays in July at Middlesex County College

    Wednesdays in July are Veterans Admissions Days at Middlesex County College. Military veterans and qualifying dependents may visit the office Wednesdays on July 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. to speak with fellow veterans, apply to the college, learn about using their benefits, and start the enrollment process. The office…

  • Business brief

    Business brief

    North Brunswick resident Andrea J. Sullivan, a partner in the Litigation and Family Law Departments at the law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP in Woodbridge, was recently installed as president of the Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA) for the 2016-17 term. Sullivan, who served as MCBA president-elect for 2015-16, is chair of the…

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