• Wreath ceremony set at American Legion

    Memorial Day remembrance services will be held at 11 a.m. May 25 on the front lawn of the Lt. John Farnkopf American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction. Gary Cooper, post commander, and Barbara Buhl, auxiliary president, will present the ceremonial wreath, which honors those who gave their lives in military service to…

  • ‘Paint the Town Blue’ supports local police

    The New Jersey Auxiliary-Wives Behind the Badge Inc. will join “Paint The Town Blue” on May 21 across the entire state of New Jersey. The auxiliary hopes to receive support from businesses and residents who will agree to display blue in windows and on doors throughout towns and cities, and share photos on social media.…

  • Police unity

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Drivers pass a memorial for the late North Brunswick Police Lt. Christopher Zerby, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident on Route 130 in 2008. Riders in the Police Unity Tour placed a wreath in his honor at the crash site on May 10 as they rode to Washington, D.C., to begin…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    All Star Cheerleading of North Brunswick will be opening a new location in June. Stellar Cheer Academy, 45 Stouts Lane, Suite 10, Monmouth Junction, offers open tumbling, private lessons, cheer classes, stunting clinics, summer camp and competition teams for children of all ages and ability levels. Stellar also partners with local recreation and school teams…

  • Chops & Steaks prides itself on healthy, organic products

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Chops & Steaks of North Brunswick offers a variety of fresh, healthy, organic, halal meat selections that are made to order or prepackaged and dated. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF NORTH BRUNSWICK — A new butcher shop in North Brunswick has more than “meats” the eye. Chops & Steaks on Finnegans…

  • Legion hall space available for rent

    American Legion Post 401 offers affordable year-round hall rentals for many life events and celebrations, such as graduation parties, showers, receptions, holiday parties and memorial services. The facility, located at 148 Major Road, off Route 1, accommodates 100 people and has a staffed, full-service bar and kitchen facilities. The rental fee is for five hours…

  • North Brunswick honors firefighter, students

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Stressing the importance of community service, township officials honored a group of residents for their volunteer efforts on May 4. Stephen Miller will be retiring to Florida after lengthy service as a volunteer firefighter in North Brunswick. The former chief of the North Brunswick Fire Department began…

  • Caregivers support group to meet in June

    Any township resident age 55 and older who is caring for a spouse, partner or parent is invited to join the Caregivers Support Group, which will be held at 1:30 p.m. June 4 and 18 at the South Brunswick Office on Aging, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. To register, call Caryl at 732-329- 4000, ext.…

  • No. Brunswick police to discuss communities

    The North Brunswick Police Department invites residents to attend a night of reflection on community and policing 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 28 at New Destiny Family Worship Center, 1330 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick. Topics include community perceptions, policing today, internal affairs and reporting incidents, how the community feels about the police, developing relationships and building trust.…

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