• Out-of-state medical care should be accessible

    A s a new assemblyman, I was especially moved this week by the determination of our public employees in fighting the pending pension and benefits proposal making its way through the legislative process with lighting speed. Supporters of the proposals have called it a “watershed moment” and “history in the making.” It certainly is a…

  • No. Bruns. Realtor cooks up something special to read

    ‘Cooking With a Jersey Girl’ book signing held recently BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Joyce Ann Staples, of North Brunswick, recently hosted a book signing for “Cooking With a Jersey Girl,” a cookbook based on memories of growing up in an Italian family. Inset: Chocolate mousse cake is one of the recipes featured in the…

  • Registration open for Lil’ Vikings Playschool

    Little Vikings Playschool is now accepting registrations for the morning class of the 2011-12 school year. This unique program is part of the child development curriculum at South Brunswick High School. Children ages 4-5 attend school Wednesdays through Fridays from mid-October through the end of May. Aspiring teachers in the child development classes work one-on-one…

  • Jamesburg man fatally injured in S.B. motorcycle crash

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A 36-year-old Jamesburg man was killed late Saturday night following an accident on Route 535 (Cranbury-South River Road) and Deans Rhode Hall Road. The accident took place at 11:39 p.m. when the Jamesburg man, Jabrel Warren, was driving his 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle south on Route 535, according to a post on Nixle.com.…

  • Corrections officer from S.B. fatally shot in Newark

    Suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A corrections officer from Monmouth Junction was fatally shot during a barbecue on July 5, according to a statement on the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office website. Katrina Owens, 37, was shot and killed in the vicinity of Columbia Avenue in Newark…

  • N.B. discusses changing public comment protocol at meetings

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Currently in town, a resident has five minutes to discuss an item of concern during the public portion of a regular Township Council meeting. After everyone has had a turn to speak, residents can return to make additional comments or ask further questions. This occurs at the…

  • N.B. class of ’81 to hold reunion July 30

    The North Brunswick Township High School class of 1981 will celebrate its 30thyear reunion 6:30-10:30 p.m. July 30 at Pierre’s in South Brunswick. The cost is $75 per person and includes a casino night, buffet dinner, music and cash bar. RSVP by July 15 to Lynne Schauer; call 732-251- 8246 or e-mail [email protected].

  • McCormick: Council packet delivery does not impact police

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Township police officers are assigned to deliver information packets to members of the Township Council each week, but this practice does not seem to be a disruption in manpower or time, according to officials. On the Friday before a meeting, the six elected council members receive a…

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