• Dayton Toyota helps out SBPD

    Funds will provide additional training for four officers SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The township Police Department recently received a $500 donation from Dayton Toyota to fund increased training for officers. “We recognized the tremendous need of the community in this time of budgetary restraints,” Dayton Toyota owner Dave Nappa said. This is the second year in…

  • SBPD earns first-place award for National Night Out

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — After another successful National Night Out in South Brunswick, the South Brunswick Police Department has been commended for its community outreach program. “This is the pinnacle of our partnership with the community,” Detective Sgt. Jim Ryan said. “It is a great event for everyone.” The SBPD finished…

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    Santa and Mrs. Claus greet young and old alike during Santa Day at VFW Post No. 9111 in Kendall Park on Dec. 19. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • N.B. residents honored for service to community

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Several residents were honored for their contributions to North Brunswick during the Dec. 6 council meeting. • Jaid Seel, a student at North Brunswick Township High School, alerted a staff member after-hours that smoke was coming out of a science room. The fire, which had started in…

  • Fatal accident closes Rte. 1 in N.B. for hours

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — A fatal accident closed Route 1 in North Brunswick for three hours on Monday. Domenico Bellizzi, 86, of North Brunswick, was struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Route 1 and North Oaks Boulevard around 12:17 a.m. A minivan was traveling in the left lane going northbound when he struck…

  • Police calling death accidental

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township police are investigating the death of a 66- year-old Kendall Park man who was found on the afternoon of Dec. 19. Police were called to the Oakdale Mobile Home Park at around 2 p.m. in order to check on the welfare of the resident because neighbors had not seen him for…

  • Two suspects charged in home burglary

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two suspects believed to be involved in the burglary and restraint of a South Brunswick resident in October have been arrested, township police announced Dec. 17. The arrest occurred exactly two months after the crimes. Christian Ortega-Rey, 25 of Houston, Texas, and Juan Aponte-Ortiz, 25, of Plainfield, were charged with robbery, burglary…

  • Zimmerli offers trip to cultural centers

    The Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick, will sponsor a Jan. 6 trip to The Frick Collection and The Japan Society, both New York City. The Frick Collection, founded by Henry Clay Frick, a Pittsburgh coke and steel industrialist, is housed in the Frick mansion on Fifth Avenue. The collection includes examples of the “Old Masters”…

  • Serving the perfect wine in the perfect glass

    Wine tasting demonstrates how the shape of a glass is of utmost importance BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Harnessing the gift-giving season, Riedel, the wine glass company, brought eager wine tasters the gift of good wine and better glasses on Dec. 15. In partnership with Miele Appliance Co., Riedel led the 40-some people present through…

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