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Teens make drugs and alcohol seem uncool
NBTHS students mentor middle schoolers using ‘Heroes & Cool Kids’ training BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A group of seniors at North Brunswick Township High School are proving that they can be heroes to middle school students. As part of the “Heroes & Cool Kids” program, 60 teens from the high school…
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Producing produce
The Kingston Farm Market, Route 27, will celebrate its grand reopening April 23. Now in its fifth season, the market provides an array of fresh produce and homemade goods, including potted and cut spring flowers, homemade pies, fresh produce, local farm fresh eggs and butter, in-store homemade peanut butter, a full line of Italian specialty…
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S.B.P.D. accepts donation from local businessman
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A local businessman recently donated $1,500 to support the township police department. South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka accepted the donation from David Nappa, president of the Dayton Toyota car dealership on Route 130, at police headquarters March 26. South Brunswick police will utilize the donation to…
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Annual car show in N.B. marks 15th year
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The annual Cops & Rodders car show will celebrate its 15th year this month. North Brunswick Police Officer Joseph Grasso, whose father, Senior Patrolman Michael Grasso Jr., initiated the show, and Patrolman David Varga have been organizing the car show, which benefits the general fund of the…
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Women arrested for allegedly soliciting undercover officers
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police arrested and charged two women suspected of soliciting an undercover detective. The South Brunswick Police Department recently conducted an investigation into the solicitation of sexual acts through the use of Craigslist, a website with classified advertisements and forums. The women allegedly arranged for the illegal encounters…
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N.B. announces new graffiti initiative
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack announced a new initiative targeting graffiti in North Brunswick. “North Brunswick is not alone in trying to eliminate graffiti,” Womack said. “Everywhere you drive in the state you see the impact graffiti has on the quality of life. It’s an uphill battle.” Womack has asked the township Quality…
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Toddler passes away after falling into retention pond
NORTH BRUNSWICK — A 17- month-old girl passed away from injuries related to her falling into a retention pond April 9. According to police Lt. Roger Reinson, a first aid call was received and the victim was pulled from the body of water located by Cottonwood Court in the Renaissance development off Route 130. CPR…
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N.J.’s going, going green
PSEG hosts GreenFest with workshops, guest speakers BY KELLY D’ANNA Correspondent New Jersey was painted green at PSEG GreenFest April 3-5. The Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset consisted of exhibits, workshops and speakers that provided guests with knowledge of how to live environment-friendly lifestyles. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: PSEG’s Johnny Veprek demonstrates…
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S. Bruns. officials may approve red-light cameras
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka recently addressed some of the concerns local officials voiced about installing cameras at the intersection of Henderson Road and Route 1. JEFF GRANIT staff The state recently gave South Brunswick permission to install cameras at the intersection of Henderson Road and Route 1. The…
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