Tag: South Brunswick
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High school students ‘walk the red carpet’ to choose their prom dress
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Complete with a red carpet, red ropes, the Hollywood skyline – and even some “paparazzi” – South Brunswick High School’s Viking Closet’s Prom Dress Event offered girls from the area an opportunity to feel beautiful before prom. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 19, the “VIPS” (students) were able to browse through…
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Murphy Administration announces bikeway grants to fund projects that improve quality of life
The Murphy Administration announced 11 Bikeway Grants totaling $5.9 million to help advance local bikeway projects in nine counties. “Investing in bikeways helps promote alternate forms of transportation and reduces our reliance on cars,” Governor Phil Murphy said in a statement on Feb. 16. “Increased biking and walking are tangible steps we can take…
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South Brunswick Fire District elections set for Saturday
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Voters can vote on the proposed budgets of South Brunswick Fire District 3 and Franklin Fire District 4 during elections on Feb. 19. In South Brunswick there are two commissioners positions up for election. Stephen Manobianco is running unopposed for a three-year term. Alkesh Amin is running unopposed for a one-year unexpired…
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Two teens charged in alleged high-speed race that killed South Brunswick girl in Edison
Two individuals have been charged in connection with a fatal crash that took the life of a South Brunswick teen on Jan. 20. An investigation by Capt. Dominic Masi of the Edison Police Department and Detective Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined that two vehicles driven by Tyler Dickerson, 18, of South…
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South Brunswick police mourn passing of veteran officer
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The township is mourning the sudden passing of Officer Lenny Hibbitts. The 36-year law enforcement veteran rose through the ranks of the South Brunswick Police Department to become a lieutenant before he retired, according to information provided by the department on Feb. 17. He later rejoined the department in 2017 as a…
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Brandywine senior sew blankets and pillows for children at CHOP
PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEPHANIE GABER Residents of Brandywine Living Princeton worked for a week sewing handmade penguin and snowmen pillows and blankets for hospitalized children as part of their contribution to Random Acts Of Kindness Day. The residents were greeted by Mia, a pediatric nurse, in the lobby of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)…
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Team 750 Cobras win in-house SBHS robotics event
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL South Brunswick High School’s Robotics Club’s Team 750 Cobras won the tournament championship Feb. 5 at their in-house SBHS VEX VRC Robotics Event.
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North Brunswick man charged in crashes that left East Brunswick bicyclist injured, South Brunswick officer trapped
A 41-year-old North Brunswick man has been charged in connection to a series of crashes that left a bicyclist and a police officer injured on Feb. 10. “We were very lucky today. When you see the police vehicle and hear from witnesses who saw the bicyclist run over, you realize it is a miracle,” South…
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Governor lifts mask mandate in schools beginning March 7
Noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in New Jersey’s schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “I must thank the overwhelming majority of students, parents, administrators, educators and support staffers who have…
