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October 29, 2009
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Preserved land is home to slave quarters, intact farmhouse
Adedication ceremony held outside the centuries-old Van Dyke farmhouse on Oct. 22 celebrated its longawaited preservation. "This farm being saved is the most wonderful thing to happen to South Brunswick in a long time," said Bill Klimowicz, Eastern Villages Association (EVA) member. More...
Changing smoke-detector batteries, evacuation drills are key issues

North Brunswick parents have homework tonight: make sure all smoke detectors work, change their batteries, discuss a safety evacuation plan and practice evacuating the home with your children. Such is the message stressed by township fire marshals Craig Snediker and Tim Morley during their presen... More...

NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council approved an ordinance Oct. 19 that allows the regulation of charitable clothing bins in town. Effective Jan. 1, 2010, the bins will only be allowed in the C-2 general commercial district zone, meaning the Carolier, Wal- Mart and North Village shopping ... More...


NORTH BRUNSWICK — To show students the impact that gangs can have on a multitude of lives, the North Brunswick Township Police Department and the North Brunswick Municipal Alliance Committee hosted a viewing of the play "One Hour 2 Live" at Linwood Middle School on Oct. 20. More...


SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Four local police officers were promoted to the rank of sergeant this month after several retirements had left a void in the South Brunswick Police Department. Sgts. John Klemas, Kenneth Drost, Dale Owens and James Ryan were sworn in to their new positions at an Oct. 16 ce... More...


Richard Ebright participates in orienteering trials

NORTH BRUNSWICK — Baseball. Football. Basketball. Hockey. October brings forth a myriad of wellknown, popular sports. However, recently a different sport was brought to light: orienteering. Township resident Richard Ebright was recognized as the September Scholar Athlete Artist by the Nor... More...


Gwen Waxman, the vice principal of Greenbrook Elementary School in Kendall Park, read Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" from the school's rooftop on Oct. 22 as an agreement with students who participated in a "Reach for the Stars" fundraiser held for two weeks in September. Waxman challen... More...


The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute course "SoulQuest: The Journey Through Life, Death, and Beyond" will be offered 7:45-9:15 p.m. for six Tuesdays beginning Nov. 3. Rabbi Levi Azimov of the Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick, 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick, will be teaching the course. It will ... More...
South Brunswick Community Blood Bank wants to thank the 110 friends and neighbors who took time out of a nasty October Saturday to donate 106 much-needed units of blood. If you weren't able to be with us, we're hopeful you'll join us next time Feb. 7 at Congregation B'nai Tikvah, Finnegans Lane, N... More...
When I was a kid, there weren't many bookstores in our town. There were a couple of places where you could pick up paperbacks, but because they doubled as pool halls, cigar shops and betting parlors, we weren't allowed to go in them. More...
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Top left: North Brunswick Township High School's Zack Jay goes up for a headball against South Plainfield High School's Samuel Tjada during the quarterfinals of the GMC Tournament in North Brunswick on Oct. 22. North Brunswick won, 3-2, in double overtime. Top right: Nort... More...
Employers are being sought for a career forum/job fair slated for Nov. 2 at 855 Hamilton St., Somerset County. For more information, call Lynette at 732-845-0006. More...