Tag: North Brunswick
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North Brunswick Township Council election is uncontested
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The General Election for two seats on the North Brunswick Township Council is uncontested. On the Democratic ticket, incumbents Cologero “Carlo” Socio and Dr. Will Lopez are running for re-election. Rajesh Mehta, who earlier this year filled the seat of Claribel Cortes, who was sworn in as Middlesex County surrogate, will be…
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Administrators warn parents about school destruction challenges
A challenge circulating on TikTok and Twitter is challenging students to wreak havoc at their schools during the upcoming months. The proposed list is as follows: ● September: Vandalize school bathrooms and steal something from the school. ● October: Slap a staff member. ● November: Kiss your friend’s girlfriend at school. ● December: Deck the…
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NBTHS announces National Merit semi-finalists
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Eleven students have been named Commended Students and two students have advanced to Semi-Finalist status in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Semi-Finalists Kushaan Jain and Dhruv K. Shah scored in the top 16,000 scorers in the same competition; they will now go through the application process to compete for National Merit…
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North Brunswick Food Bank cancels distribution tonight; next date scheduled is Sept. 28
Due to inclement weather, the North Brunswick Food Bank distribution is cancelled this evening, Thursday, Sept. 23. The next food distribution will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Pl.
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Next mission of service disabled veteran is to help fellow business owners
Francisco Cortes served in the U.S. Army for three years, from 1996-99. He served with an infantry combat unit, but never saw combat; instead, he was stationed at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California, training individuals who would deploy. He was a corporal squad leader in the 2nd and 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment…
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Damage from Tropical Storm Ida continues to be assessed in Brunswick area
On Nassau Street in North Brunswick, a pipe that was submerged under water due to the heavy rains of Tropical Storm Ida on Sept. 1 was restricting the flow of water. The bowling alley off Carolier Lane had water up to its loading dock, and a pipe was under 4 feet of water. On Remsen…
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North Brunswick municipal taxes will not increase for Fiscal Year 2022
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Taxpayers in North Brunswick will not see their municipal property tax rise for Fiscal Year 2022, as officials kept the municipal tax rate increase at zero as they deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business Administrator Justine Progebin said the Middlesex County and library tax levies have increased, but she…
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NBTHS honors POW/MIA Recognition Day
PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA PINEIRO The North Brunswick community gathered to remember POW/MIA Recognition Day on Sept. 17 at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS), where the Middlesex County Veterans Advisory Committee presented the POW/MIA flag to the students and staff of the school. Pictured, from left: Robert Porter, Middlesex County Advisory Committee, who served…
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FEMA representatives will assess damage from Ida in North Brunswick
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will visit North Brunswick from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Pl., to meet with residents and businesses owners seeking assistance due to damages caused by Tropical Storm Ida.
