Tag: North Brunswick
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Middlesex County mourns loss of Freeholder Valenti, a trailblazer for Latinx in politics
Messages of support are pouring in for the family of Blanquita (Bird) Valenti, a longtime Middlesex County Freeholder and New Brunswick City Councilmember. “It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of a colleague and friend, former Freeholder Blanquita Valenti. Blanquita was an inspiration across the county, particularly for those in the…
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Amtrak employee based in North Brunswick charged with stealing, reselling chainsaws
An Amtrak employee was accused on March 8 of stealing chainsaws and chainsaw parts valued at more than $50,000 from Amtrak and reselling them, primarily through an online auction service. Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced on March 9 that Jose Rodriguez, 48, of Brick, is charged by complaint with one count of theft…
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North Brunswick celebrates Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Township of North Brunswick joins the Historical Society in recognizing many women who have played a vital and impactful role in our community. These 12 women have all been previously bestowed with the Heritage Award, the township’s highest honor, in recognition of their tremendous volunteer service:…
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Former North Brunswick police officer admits role in prescription drug scheme
A former police officer with the North Brunswick Police Department admitted his role in a multimillion-dollar scheme that defrauded state health benefits programs through the submission of medically unnecessary prescriptions for compounded medications. Daniel Passafiume, 45, of Monroe, pleaded guilty by videoconference on March 8 before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp to an…
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Judd students to perform ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on March 16
PHOTO COURTESY OF ELIZABETH PERRYMAN VIA THE JUDD MUSIC BLOG Judd Elementary School in North Brunswick will present “Beauty and The Beast” as its annual third/fourth grade school play at 7 p.m. March 16. For more information and the link to view, visit https://juddsong.blog/2021/03/07/sneak-peak-beauty-and-beast-march2021/
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North Brunswick education association, Chartwells partner to support North Brunswick Food Bank
Every year, the North Brunswick Township Education Association (NBTEA) sponsors events through NJEA Pride which allows the association to apply for grants from the New Jersey Education Association to fund events that help schools and communities. In a typical school year, the NBTEA usually plans about 20 events in the schools that range from literacy…
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North Brunswick officials thank township engineer for 15 years of service
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Municipal officials said so long to a “personable” member of North Brunswick’s contract professional staff. John Kriskowski worked his last day with CME Associates on Feb. 26 after being employed with the firm since 2006. Kriskowski was North Brunswick’s designated client manager for 15 years and the engineer for the North Brunswick…
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South Brunswick schools set to lose another $2.19 million in state aid
South Brunswick schools will receive $21.48 million in state aid for Fiscal Year 2021-22, a loss of $257,970, or 1.19%, from the current year, and the continuation of loss over the past few years. In 2020, Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder addressed S-2, a 2018 state law which changed the distribution of funding for New…
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North Brunswick remembers township residents lost to COVID-19
Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack, Township Council President Carlo Socio, Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Zychowski and Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Cafferty gathered at Community Park to reflect on the lives of the North Brunswick residents lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seventy-eight flags were placed at the Community Park sign near Route 130 south…
