Tag: South Brunswick

  • As COVID cases increase, two new deaths reported from South Brunswick

    As COVID cases increase, two new deaths reported from South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The number of positive cases of COVID-19 over the past week were once again very high, as the township, state and country continue to feel the effects of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increases appear to mirror trends within New Jersey, according to information provided by the South Brunswick…

  • North Brunswick woman fatally injured after crossing highway from disabled vehicle

    North Brunswick woman fatally injured after crossing highway from disabled vehicle

    South Brunswick police identified the pedestrian killed on Dec. 15 as 68-year-old Deborah Smick of North Brunswick. The crash was reported at 7:02 p.m. on Route 1 at Deans Lane in South Brunswick. An investigation by South Brunswick Traffic Safety Bureau determined Smick’s vehicle had become disabled in the Wendy’s restaurant parking lot at 3800…

  • Brandywine residents enjoy visits with Santa

    Brandywine residents enjoy visits with Santa

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEPHANIE GABER Residents of Brandywine Living Princeton, located in South Brunswick, were able to join their families for socially distant photos with Santa the weekend of Dec. 12. To make outdoor visits more comfortable, Brandywine has supplied outdoor heaters, an igloo dome, cozy throw blankets and hand warmers. Families are also invited…

  • South Brunswick reports increase in school-aged children with COVID

    South Brunswick reports increase in school-aged children with COVID

    The number of positive cases in South Brunswick over the past week were the second highest since the pandemic started in March. The increases appear to mirror what health experts had anticipated with the Thanksgiving holiday, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management on Dec. 14. South Brunswick also saw…

  • COVID cases in South Brunswick surge 45% over previous week

    The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management issues a weekly report on positive COVID-19 cases in the community. This report is compiled from data received from the Middlesex County Department of Health and the NJ State Department of Health. It offers a snapshot of case activity over the past week and includes a graph to…

  • Those in need of food can receive assistance on Dec. 19

    Those in need of food can receive assistance on Dec. 19

    The Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America – New York Branch 617 will offer drive-through holiday food pantry assistance from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 19 at 617 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction.   The association will be providing a food bag with assorted items such as canned vegetables, canned fruits, rice, quinoa, cereal, peanut butter, juice,…

  • RPM Development approved for 116 affordable housing units on Henderson Road; total project could have 177 units

    RPM Development approved for 116 affordable housing units on Henderson Road; total project could have 177 units

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – RPM Development Group has received approval to construct four buildings in a two-phase application that proposed market rate and affordable housing at 211 Henderson Road in South Brunswick. Planning Board meetings regarding the application were held on Nov. 4 and Nov. 18. RPM received preliminary major subdivision approval and preliminary site plan…

  • Man charged with receiving package of ‘magic mushrooms’

    Man charged with receiving package of ‘magic mushrooms’

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick police charged a 25-year-old male from Maryland involved in a joint investigation with the United States Postal Inspection Service. Detective Timothy Hoover was contacted on Dec. 1 by Inspector Rob Waltz of United States Postal Inspection Service informing him that a package at the Monmouth Junction Post Office was accidentally…

  • Health Matters 12/4: Physical Therapy Can Help Speed Recovery After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery

    Health Matters 12/4: Physical Therapy Can Help Speed Recovery After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery

    By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS After hip or knee replacement surgery, many patients are eager to return to the activities they love – from golfing and gardening to playing tennis or simply playing with the grandkids. Physical therapy plays an important role in the recovery process. With exercises designed to strengthen the muscles…