Tag: North Brunswick
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Daniel’s Law, named after North Brunswick man killed by crazed lawyer, protects privacy of judges
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (A1649) which protects the home addresses and telephone numbers of judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers from public disclosure. The bill, known as “Daniel’s Law,” is named in honor of Daniel Anderl, the late son of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas. Anderl fell victim to a senseless act of…
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Democrats retain control of North Brunswick Township Council
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Facing no opposition in the Township Council race, Democratic incumbent Councilman Robert “Bob” Davis and Democratic incumbent Councilwoman Claribel Cortes were appointed to their seventh and second terms, respectively. During the Nov. 3 general election, Cortes received 13,765 votes and Davis received 13,659 votes in the uncontested race. There were 399 write-in…
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Opinion: Thanksgiving is a time to build memories
“We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing.” I enjoy all the holidays when the family gathers together. But, Thanksgiving is special. It isn’t only lots of good food, it also is a lot of good conversation from a lot of good people. As a young boy in the pre-war era, I remember Thanksgiving at…
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Flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of North Brunswick airman
Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all U.S. and New Jersey flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Monday, Nov. 23, in honor of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard “Rico” Asey Samaroo, who passed away while on active duty in South Korea. Samaroo was a resident of North Brunswick. “Senior…
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Funeral services arranged for North Brunswick Airman Richard Samaroo
North Brunswick resident, Airman Richard Samaroo, passed away while serving in the United States Air Force in Korea on Nov. 2. Samaroo was a 2017 graduate of North Brunswick Township High School. Viewing services will be held this evening, Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5-9 p.m. at Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset. Tomorrow morning,…
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North Brunswick school board members seek to maintain public trust, deal with effects of COVID-19 on students
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Township Board of Education will welcome a new face once votes are officially tallied and board members are sworn in. Newcomer Elesia L. James received the highest number of votes in the Nov. 3 general election, with 10,149; Hayley Toth received 7,471; and Richard D. Liguori received 7,395 as…
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North Brunswick joins MCIA recycling program; shared service saves tax dollars
North Brunswick is the 17th municipality to join the Middlesex County Improvement Authority’s (MCIA) curbside recycling program. Confronted with a challenging and complex recycling marketplace, the township was facing recycling costs potentially doubling or more as has happened in many municipalities around the state, according to a statement released by the Middlesex County Office of…
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Greater North Brunswick community supports hurricane relief efforts in Central America
In a particularly violent Atlantic hurricane season, Central America has had more than its share of devastating wind and rain. The problem is, the end is not in sight. After Hurricane Eta brought death and destruction to nations including Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize last week, Tropical Storm Iota – the 30th named storm this…
