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‘Improper left turn’ may have caused fatal crash that killed father, critically injured children in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A fatal motor vehicle crash on Route 522 killed a father of two and critically injured his children, according to South Brunswick Deputy Chief James Ryan. The crash was reported at 12:26 p.m. Aug. 2 on Route 522 at Kingston Lane/Ridge Road. A dump truck being...
South Brunswick police investigating possible abduction; looking for white tractor-trailer cab
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating a possible abduction near Dayton Toyota on Route 130 involving a white tractor-trailer cab. A witness told police a female was in a white tractor-trailer cab yelling for “Help” around 2 p.m. Aug. 3. The witness said the female was bleeding from her face, police said.
Rotary Club of Plainsboro, North and South Brunswick inducts new officers
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Rotary Club of Plainsboro, North and South Brunswick, held its annual Changing of the Guard ceremony and inducted new office bearers for the rotary year 2022-2023. Outgoing President Blisse Vakkalagadda presented various projects that the club completed during her presidency. Blisse along with Sudharani Kankanala,...
South Brunswick police confirm one man died in afternoon vehicle crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick police have confirmed one man has died after a crash at Route 522, Ridge Road and Kingston Lane. The crash occurred at 12:26 p.m. Aug. 2 and left two people injured, one critically, according to police. Police told motorists to avoid the area around...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Aug. 3
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
Dayton man charged with motor vehicle summonses in connection to fatal crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A 48-year-old Dayton man was charged with motor vehicle summonses in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of Helmetta Fire Chief Christopher Acs. The South Brunswick Police Department announced the charges on July 28. The man was driving a 2019 Honda Odyssey...
South Brunswick takes services on the road with ‘Food Pantry and Mobile Outreach’ events
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Social Services and Food Pantry and The Office on Aging and Senior Center took their services on the road for the first of several “Food Pantry and Mobile Outreach” events. The collaborated effort is reflective of New Jersey Health Care Quality...
Zoning Board approves QuickChek on Route 130 in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Two and a half years of meetings, 13 stipulations later, the Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved the application for a QuickChek at Route 130 and Nimitz Place. “Our job as a Zoning Board is to weigh the evidence as presented by professionals, integrate that with...
Candidates file to run for open BOE seats
Candidates have filed to run for open seats on the Board of Education in North Brunswick and South Brunswick. The deadline to file was July 25. The school board election is Nov. 8. North Brunswick. Five candidates, including three incumbents, have filed to run for the three, three-year seats available...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: July 27
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
Humid weather – a challenge – for firefighters battling fire at South Brunswick residence; no injuries reported
Fire officials said a fire at a two-family home on Davids Court is a reminder for residents to “keep doors and windows closed in the event of a fire.”. “Fortunately, the door at the top of the stairs to the basement, and the few basement windows, were all closed. This helped to limit smoke spread and the amount of oxygen available to feed the fire. We must also remind residents to exit a home or building immediately in the event of smoke or fire, and call 9-1-1 right away once safely outside,” said Fire Chief Scott Smith of the Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Department.
New Jersey heat wave generates open cooling centers statewide
Cooling Centers are open in South Brunswick as New Jersey faces a heat wave also impacting other parts of the United States. The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management issued a warning to residents that they limit their outdoor activity over the next several days on July 20. South Brunswick...
Police departments to hold National Night Outs Aug. 2
Police departments throughout the state are holding National Night Outs on Aug. 2 in continued efforts to create police-community partnerships. The North Brunswick Police Department will hold a National Night Out Block Party, sponsored by North Brunswick Township, from 5-8 p.m. outside police headquarters, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Rain...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: July 20
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
State funds support new national 9-8-8 mental crisis hotline in hopes to lift ‘dark clouds’
With state funds to support the launch of the new national mental crisis hotline 9-8-8, New Jersey legislators hope to lift “dark clouds” plaguing those suffering from mental health issues. “The launch [of the mental crisis hotline] is only the beginning,” Wendy Sefcik said. “[This is] revamping a...
Juvenile charged with alleged Zoom attack at memorial service for South Brunswick High School student in 2021
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A juvenile from North Jersey has been charged with a Zoom attack on a virtual memorial service for a South Brunswick High School student in February 2021. “During the service, an unknown person allegedly entered the Zoom and threatened to blow up the funeral home and make the casket turn to ashes, according to police.
North Brunswick Public Library has reopened after several weeks of emergency repair
NORTH BRUNSWICK – After several weeks of necessary emergency repair due to a plumbing issue, the North Brunswick Public Library has reopened. The library on Hermann Road reopened to patrons on July 11. “We are excited to welcome the public back into the building to once again check out...
Daniel’s Law online portal now open; law provides safeguards for those in judicial system
The Daniel’s Law online portal is up and running for all current and former “covered and authorized” persons to apply to have specific personal information redacted from certain government records and internet postings. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Office of Information Privacy (OIP)...
Additional state funds will address ‘unexpected costs’ for South Brunswick Public Library’s expansion project
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Half a million allocated in the 2023 state budget will go towards the South Brunswick Public Library’s expansion and renovation project and will address “inflation and unexpected site work.”. “The funding was made possible with the assistance of New Jersey Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-16)...
How acupuncture can help your health
Acupuncture was first introduced to America in 1971 after President Richard Nixon visited China. James Reston was a New York Times journalist who suffered appendicitis during his trip with Nixon to China. Reston had a typical appendectomy, but the only difference was he did not receive anesthesia. Instead, Reston received a few acupuncture needles which kept him painless during the surgery. After he returned to the U.S., Reston wrote an article in The New York Times about his experience with acupuncture, which triggered a broad interest in acupuncture in the U.S. since.
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