• NBTHS sophomore receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

    Student volunteered 100-plus hours of service in 2 years BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Harika Thatukuru NORTH BRUNSWICK — Harika Thatukuru, a sophomore at North Brunswick Township High School, has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for completing 139 hours of community service before turning 15 years of age. “It’s important because it’s good for…

  • The way to honor America is by thanking a vet

    North Brunswick acknowledges service, sacrifices of veterans on Nov. 11 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — One of the most important things that citizens of America can do is thank a veteran. And not just on Veterans Day, but on any day. This was the sentiment of Robert Davis, a North Brunswick councilman…

  • McDonald’s: No. Brunswick is ‘lovin’ it’ a little more

    Fundraiser aids Parsons Elementary School students BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer ‘Would you like fries with that?” isn’t as simple a question as it seems. Above: Parsons Elementary School kindergarten teacher Gerry Agyeman serves a customer as part of the McTeacher’s Night fundraiser at McDonald’s on Georges Road in North Brunswick on Nov. 10. Below:…

  • Forum to help seniors remain at home as they age

    ‘A Day of Discovery’ on Nov. 20 will focus on quality of life BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer For the third year, South Brunswick will host its “Aging in Place Forum” from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the South Brunswick Senior Center. Aging in Place is part of a national movement to…

  • Residents asked to sign up at Spot Crime website

    Daily crime alerts, crime map will serve as neighborhood watch BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer To add extra sets of eyes and ears to the community, the North Brunswick Police Department is asking residents to register at the Spot Crime website. The free service is open to any resident who would like to view or…

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    The South Brunswick Senior Center celebrated Diwali with a festival of lights, dancing and classical music on Nov. 9. For more photos, see page 34 and www.gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • business briefs •••

    Charschan Chiropractic and Sports Injury Associates, 490 Georges Road, North Brunswick, is holding its annual turkey and food drive through Nov. 22. For each person referred for chiropractic care, the office will donate a turkey to The Salvation Army’s holiday program for the needy. Additional turkeys can be donated by the community on Tuesday, Nov.…

  • Spitaleri family celebrates 105 years in furniture sales

    BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent The Spitaleri family: Jill, Anthony J. “Skeeter” III (back row l-r), Anthony J. IV (sitting), Jennifer and Justina (front row l-r). Inset: Kayla, Gabriella, Carmella Spitaleri. SOUTH RIVER — At the turn of the 20th century, the borough was a bustling town with a thriving business community. There were brickyards,…

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