• N.B. approves ordinance to regulate clothing bins

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer JENNIFER AMATO A new North Brunswick ordinance is designed to regulate clothing bins like the ones near CVS on Route 1 and Commerce Boulevard. Owners must keep the bins and surrounding area clean and litter free. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council approved an ordinance Oct. 19 that allows the…

  • N.B. fire marshals discuss fire safety tips

    Changing smoke-detector batteries, evacuation drills are key issues BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer North Brunswick parents have homework tonight: make sure all smoke detectors work, change their batteries, discuss a safety evacuation plan and practice evacuating the home with your children. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Capt. Tim Morley, of the North Brunswick Fire…

  • Dedication ceremony held for Van Dyke Farm

    Preserved land is home to slave quarters, intact farmhouse BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Adedication ceremony held outside the centuries-old Van Dyke farmhouse on Oct. 22 celebrated its longawaited preservation. JEFF GRANIT staff Jean Dvorak wipes away leaves from the tombstone of John Van Dyke, who is buried on the Van Dyke Farm in South…

  • Friends of S.B. Library extend thanks to supporters

    Our Fall Boo-k Sale seemed to reflect our economy. We had many purchasers, but generated much lower sales than last October’s sale. Traditionally, our October sale is our largest income generator. For our next sale in February, please remember that our books are priced beautifully. You may purchase in quantity and still spend but a…

  • No one is immune to domestic violence

    October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Those of us living in the Central Jersey area have once again been reminded of the horrors of domestic violence when we learned of the brutal murder of Lisa Zindell. Many people think that domestic violence happens to other people. But … there is no type, color,…

  • Blood bank thanks community for support

    South Brunswick Community Blood Bank wants to thank the 110 friends and neighbors who took time out of a nasty October Saturday to donate 106 much-needed units of blood. If you weren’t able to be with us, we’re hopeful you’ll join us next time Feb. 7 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. We…

  • Sports Shorts

    The South Brunswick Soccer Club’s 13U Asteroids continued their winning ways, topping West End Ewing 3-2. West End Ewing scored first, but Nicholas Libassi evened the score on a direct kick. Strong offensive play from Elijah Suggs, Mohit Jauhri, Jonathan DiBartolo, Momo Cissokho, Adam Booker and Sam Reichbart resulted in numerous chances. Aakash Muthu put…

  • Winning ways

    PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Top left: North Brunswick Township High School’s Zack Jay goes up for a headball against South Plainfield High School’s Samuel Tjada during the quarterfinals of the GMC Tournament in North Brunswick on Oct. 22. North Brunswick won, 3-2, in double overtime. Top right: North Brunswick’s Kevin Cameron is overcome by…

  • Lucky skivvies ward off agony of defeat

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH While sitting at a football game on a recent night, my friends and I cheered loudly. We happily called out “Defense!” with the crowd, chanted “Hey-hey you-you get out of our way!” and all but came out of our seats as we bellowed, “Watch for the onside kick!”…

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