• Nicola elected president of N.J. Federation of Dem Women

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — Township Councilwoman Cathy Nicola was elected president of the Middlesex County Chapter of the New Jersey Federation of Democratic Women. The federation is committed to supporting qualified women for elected office and officials supportive of women’s issues. “As president, I will work hard to bring together the chapter and move forward with…

  • You Smoke, You Choke, You Croak’ project leads to Gold Award

    Rachel Druker receives highest Girl Scout honor for her anti-smoking campaign BY KERRI McCUNE Correspondent NORTH BRUNSWICK — In her last few weeks as a high school senior, Rachel Druker has a lot on her plate. However, that did not stop her from earning the highest award that a Girl Scout can receive, the Gold…

  • N.B. council members honor township youth

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The youth of North Brunswick was honored during a Township Council meeting June 1. The Project Wise Gifted & Talented program at Parsons Elementary School was recognized for stenciling and painting house numbers on the curbs in front of several residences so that the properties could be…

  • Council trotting to save New Jersey horse racing

    Horsemen create another political action committee BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A panel of industry experts discussed the current state of horse racing in New Jersey and speculated about what the future may hold. During the June 1 New Jersey Horse Council meeting held at the Millstone Community Center, Tony Romano of Millstone represented…

  • Batter up

    Chanula Liyanage, 7, of Edison, takes a turn as a batsman during the East Coast Cricket Festival 2010 at Tall Timbers Park in South Brunswick on Saturday. Former Sri Lankan schoolboys, referred to as “old boys,” or alumni in America, vied for the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Challenge Cup. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Bear captured in North Brunswick

    A bear that was spotted in the Hidden Lake section of North Brunswick last week was tranquilized by a member of the state Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish & Wildlife and released into a state park. PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL McCORMICK NORTH BRUNSWICK — A bear was captured in North Brunswick on June…

  • Two long-term N.B. employees about to take a bow

    Peter and Susan Bowman are set to retire from township school district BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Susan and Peter Bowman NORTH BRUNSWICK — Husband and wife Peter and Susan Bowman will be retiring from the township school district at the end of the month. Peter Bowman is the current principal at Livingston Park Elementary…

  • S.B. pet shop owner says farewell to customers, community

    Planet Pets & Hobby World will close by end of month BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A longtime staple in the community, Planet Pets & Hobby World, will be closing its doors come the end of the month. After tons of free-of-charge shows and participation in community events, as well as carving…

  • Five SBHS custodians arrested for fraud

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Five high school custodians were arrested two weeks ago after an investigation by local authorities allegedly showed they were submitting false receipts for a profit. The investigation, headed by the South Brunswick Police Department (SBPD) and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, has led to charges of fraud and theft by deception for…

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