Tag: North Brunswick Municipal Alliance
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Activity books will help North Brunswick third graders learn about dangers of substance abuse
PHOTO COURTESY OF PETE CLARK The North Brunswick Municipal Alliance was awarded a grant by the Partnership For a Drug-Free New Jersey and PSE&G. The grant is a collection of 200 activity books, “Life Choices,” to educate third graders about the dangers of substance use and misuse, and provide an opportunity for teachers, students and…
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North Brunswick Fight the Stigma 5K
The North Brunswick Municipal Alliance participated in the mental health awareness virtual 5K Fight the Stigma, sponsored by the North Brunswick Soccer Club. Pictured is Pete Clark. The 5K runs through Sept. 12. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. North Brunswick established a Suicide Prevention Task Force last year, whose mission is to the educate…
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North Brunswick to address mental health issues, suicide rates in children
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Township may consider forming an advisory board to address the high suicide rate among children. A proclamation for mental health awareness was read during the Sept. 16 Township Council meeting. It calls for an end to stigma, fear and discrimination against those who are dealing with depression, anxiety and addiction.…
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Mobile Family Success Center plans Valentine’s Day dance
Mobile Family Success Center will hold a Valentine’s Day dance from 5:30-7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Parsons Elementary School, 899 Hollywood St., North Brunswick. The event will be held in partnership with the North Brunswick Police Department and the North Brunswick Municipal Alliance. Parents must accompany child. RSVP by Feb. 8 by calling 732-387-1220…
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North Brunswick Municipal Alliance to hold discussion on how to stop child suicide
Carol Womack will discuss how to stop child suicide during a workshop at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Sponsored by the North Brunswick Municipal Alliance. To register, call the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services at 732-247-0922, ext. 475.
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Speaker to discuss ’13 Reasons Why’ on June 19
The North Brunswick Municipal Alliance will welcome Nicki Francis of the Wellspring Center for Prevention to speak about “Why We Need to Talk About ’13 Reasons Why’” at 6 p.m. on June 19 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place. There will be an area for children to play games, make crafts and…
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North Brunswick Municipal Alliance to begin community outreach sessions
The North Brunswick Municipal Alliance will hold its first Municipal Alliance program for adults, consisting of five speakers who will join the program monthly to speak on various topics in today’s society. The first meeting will feature Rutgers Behavioral Health at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the court room at the North…
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North Brunswick scholar award winners honored
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The achievements of the newest Scholar Athlete Artists were celebrated in June. Isha Shrivastava and Keyon Hill received proclamations from the North Brunswick Township Council on June 5. Isha is in the sixth grade at Linwood Middle School where she received High Honor Roll every semester. She is a member of the…
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Dr. King event preaches togetherness, investing in the community
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Filled with hopes and dreams of freedom, equality and peace, hundreds of residents filled the North Brunswick Municipal Building on Jan. 13 to spread the messages of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “As I look across the room this evening, I truly believe if Dr.…