Tag: North Brunswick
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Opinion: Let Freedom Ring
The Japanese war ministers thought they would bring the naval power of the U.S. to its knees by bombing and destroying the American dreadnoughts moored on Battleship Row in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In their eyes, the attack of Dec. 7, 1941, was successful. While the powerful battleships of the U.S. fleet were compromised, the Japanese…
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Series of cancer workshops sponsored by North Brunswick Library, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
The North Brunswick Public Library and Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ announce “Take Back Your Health Tuesdays” virtual program sessions beginning Sept. 15. Join experts from RCINJ for informative and interactive online programs, where you’ll learn how to reduce your risk from certain cancers, how nutrition and lifestyle choices can protect you and your family…
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Opinion: New Jerseyans do not benefit from high gas tax, recreational drug use
Ronald Reagan said long ago, “Here we go again.” First, New Jersey, on Aug. 29, announced a 10% increase in the gasoline tax after people are still enraged about two recent increases in the same tax. New Jersey is near the refineries and near the ports just miles away. We are not in Montana or…
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Sept. 11 ceremony to be held at memorial site off Route 1 in North Brunswick
Wreaths Across America, sponsored through Elmwood Cemetery, will host a commemorative program to mark the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Sept. 11 memorial off Route 1 south near Chili’s Restaurant. All safety and health guidelines will be followed, including wearing a mask and social distancing during the…
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North Brunswick detectives seek to identify ‘Mr. Quick-Change
North Brunswick detectives are looking to identify a male known as “Mr. Quick-Change”. The suspect is wanted for entering local big box retailers on multiple occasions and performing a “quick-change scam”. When at the register, he allegedly places two items of small value on the counter and shows a $100 bill to the cashier. Midway…
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Opinion: Schools should hold moment of silence every Sept. 11
As a country, we will be commemorating the 19th anniversary of the terrorists attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It is my hope and the hope of many New Jersyians that we join our neighbor, the State of New York, where all public schools are now required to hold a moment of silence to mark the…
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Unlocked cars targeted in the Renaissance section of North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Police Department received multiple reports of car burglaries that occurred from 2-5 a.m. on Aug. 20. All of the incidents were reported on Pin Oak Drive and Timber Ridge Drive in the Renaissance Properties section. All of the incidents involved unlocked vehicles, according to reports. Items taken included keys,…
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Crossing guards needed in North Brunswick
The Township of North Brunswick is experiencing a shortage of crossing guards. Applicants must be available from 7-9:15 a.m. and from 2-4 p.m. The shift would be for three hours. Applicants must have access to a vehicle as well as a cell phone. The rate is $12 per hour. Interested parties can fill out an…
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North Brunswick School District seeks to identify students with special needs
The Child Study Team for the North Brunswick Township School District is seeking to identify preschool age and school-aged students who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. In addition, the district is interested in identifying the needs of…
