• Is college worth the debt incurred?

    I n today’s economy there is no guarantee that college graduates will come close to getting a job in their field. They get the hype that if you go to school for a certain field, you can make a certain amount of money. But if 15,000 young people take classes for a certain field, there…

  • N.B. honors residents for service to others

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — One good deed deserves another. Township residents who have volunteered their time to serve the community were honored with proclamations during the Township Council meeting on March 21. Joseph Rosenberg helped save the life of a man who was having chest pains. Rosenberg stayed with Izzy Freeling,…

  • Bill honoring fallen vet from E.B. back on table

    Holt, Lautenberg reintroduce bill to fill void in military’s suicide prevention efforts EAST BRUNSWICK — Township resident Linda Bean was back on Capitol Hill last week, accompanying U.S. Rep. Rush Holt as he reintroduced a bill aimed at closing a critical gap in suicide prevention for returning veterans. “This legislation seeks to build a bigger…

  • County Democrats seek candidates

    The Middlesex County Democratic Organization will be endorsing candidates for state Senate and Assembly at the Middlesex County Democratic Convention at the Pines Manor, Edison, at 7 p.m. April 5. Middlesex County Democrats should send their résumé, letter of intent and copy of a petition with 100 signatures of registered Democrats in their district to…

  • Library to host art and diversity fest

    The South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will host its Fourth Annual Celebration of Art and Diversity 1-4 p.m. April 2-3. Professional entertainers and student performers from the North Brunswick school district will perform music and dance from all over the world. For more information, visit www.sbpl.info.

  • Ordinance allows S.B. liquor stores to change Sunday hours

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council recently passed an ordinance that will allow liquor stores to open earlier on Sundays. Before the ordinance was passed, liquor stores were allowed to open at noon. After complaints from local establishments about losing business to neighboring towns, the council voted to enact an…

  • Indoor garage sale slated for April 9

    Our Lady of Peace parish center, 1740 Route 130, North Brunswick, will hold an indoor garage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9. For more information, email [email protected] or call 732-821-8358.

  • N.B. BOE recognizes talented students, staff members

    Teachers Who Make a Difference awards presented BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Board of Education honored several students and staff members during its March 16 public meeting. The John Adams Elementary School chorus, under the direction of Arwen Kapusta, and the band, under the direction of DanMitchell, opened the meeting with…

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