Tag: Monmouth Junction
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South Brunswick first responders help free Loving Pets’ employee trapped in machine
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – First responders had to “develop several plans” and use “a number of different manual and powered tools” to help free a Loving Pets’ employee whose forearm got trapped in a machine, according to Monmouth Junction Fire Chief Scott Smith. The Monmouth Junction Fire Department, Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad and South Brunswick…
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Two local Matheny artists showcase artwork at Atrium Gallery in Morristown
Two local artists in the Matheny Medical and Educational Center’s Arts Access Program are showcasing their artwork at the Morris Arts’ “Reemergence and Renewal” exhibit at the Atrium Gallery in Morristown. The exhibit, which features 28 pieces of artwork from Arts Access artists, opened May 13 and will continue through Sept. 2. A free opening…
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South Brunswick recognizes its EMS workers
South Brunswick Mayor Charlie Carley thanked the EMS community for all they do as part of the National EMS Week celebration in town. “This is National EMS Week and we are so thankful to all the members of the Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue Squad, Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad, and South Brunswick EMS…
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Cornerstone Community Kitchen and its local partners combat hunger
Cornerstone Community Kitchen (CCK) has been addressing food insecurity in Princeton for nearly a decade. Housed in Princeton United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, CCK served 75-100 sit-down meals every Wednesday until COVID-19 closed the kitchen in March 2020. Committed to its mission “to share a free, nutritious meal in a hospitable and safe environment,” CCK…
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Monmouth Junction School welcomes new principal
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The new principal of the Monmouth Junction School has three children, a wife and “a cool pair of shoes,” Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder said during the South Brunswick Public Schools Board of Education meeting on April 7. Shaun Ruymen has been employed by the district since 2004. He was a dean…
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New truck ordered for Monmouth Junction fire company
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Board of Fire Commissioners of South Brunswick Township Fire District No. 2, and the members of the Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Department, ordered their new tower ladder fire truck. The acquisition process started in October 2020 with the first meeting of a committee of six firefighters to develop the specifications for…
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Driver hits tractor trailer on Route 1, dies at hospital after extrication from vehicle
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A New Brunswick man whose car was trapped under a tractor trailer died later at the hospital. A 40-year-old New Brunswick man was operating 2011 Chevrolet Malibu northbound on Route 1 just past New Road when it struck the rear of a tractor trailer operated by a 56-year-old Somerset man around 12:42…
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South Brunswick Fire District elections set for Saturday
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Voters can vote on the proposed budgets of South Brunswick Fire District 3 and Franklin Fire District 4 during elections on Feb. 19. In South Brunswick there are two commissioners positions up for election. Stephen Manobianco is running unopposed for a three-year term. Alkesh Amin is running unopposed for a one-year unexpired…
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Voters approve new fire truck for South Brunswick Fire District No. 2
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – After an approval by voters, the Board of Fire Commissioners of South Brunswick Township Fire District No. 2 will continue the purchase process for a new fire truck. On Dec. 16, through a special election, the board sought support for a new aerial tower ladder fire truck to replace an aging…