• Voters oppose funding two new schools in North Brunswick

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township school district will have to decide on an alternate plan to educate its growing population of students. A special referendum to build two new schools in town was defeated by voters on Dec. 8. The machine count was 1,137 yes to 1,537 no, with an…

  • Opposition to schools was not adversarial

    The local newspapers have ordained me as the leader of the group opposing the $88 million school referendum in North Brunswick. Thank you for the compliment, whether deserved or not. Our group is comprised of North Brunswick residents who have had years of experience in business and industry. We looked at the presentation and the…

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    MATT DENTON Santa Claus arrives at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Pier Village in Long Branch.

  • End-of-year campaign targets drunk drivers

    Local law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end-of-year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Through Jan. 1, police officers will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. The national effort endeavors to…

  • Cops shop with civic-minded students in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two sets of local heroes were once again honored for their contributions to the community. Ten students were chosen from a pool of 9,000 in the South Brunswick school district to be assisted by South Brunswick police officers as they shopped in Target on Route 1 in South Brunswick on Dec. 17.…

  • Students ask school board to declare Diwali a holiday in North Brunswick

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Six students from North Brunswick Township High School are trying to make Diwali an official school holiday. Maithreyi Ravula, Sahil Shah, Suraj Sanyal, Sairam Vinjamuri, Swathi Tata and Rashi Bhatt presented a petition with 100 signatures to support the “festival of lights” that is celebrated by four…

  • Project Grad to host prom fashion show

    South Brunswick High School Project Graduation will host its annual Prom Preview Fashion Show 7-9 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. More than 40 seniors and juniors will walk the runway in the latest prom fashions from David’s Bridal and Chaz MaTazz Formalwear in Princeton. In addition, there will…

  • Nominations accepted for Dr. MLK Jr. award

    Nominations are being accepted for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Award, which is presented annually to a North Brunswick resident who lives their life with the characteristics that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reflected in his life. This includes strong character, concern for others and fairness to all. The award will be…

  • No information available about weapons seized in North Brunswick

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — An undisclosed number of weapons have been seized from a residence on Livingston Avenue. The weapons were taken during an investigation by the North Brunswick Police Department, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the FBI, according to a statement released on Dec. 18 by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Director…

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