May 16, 2013 RSS feed / Front Page

A ‘grim’ trend in central N.J.

Law enforcement wrestles with heroin abuse
BY GREG KENNELTY
Staff Writer

Heroin has become the most popular drug in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, reaching a much wider audience than ever before, according to law enforcement authorities. More...

Protection extended in drug overdoses

Gov. Chris Christie signed the bipartisan Overdose Protection Act into law at a drug rehabilitation center in Paterson on May 2. The legislation takes a two-pronged approach to help prevent drug-overdose deaths in New Jersey. More...

Dayton Toyota donates $5,000 to KPFARS renovation project

BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Every year, Dayton Toyota President Dave Nappa calls Mayor Frank Gambatese and asks who is in need of donations. More...

Man injured in ATV crash in South Brunswick

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 28-yearold man was seriously injured when the allterrain vehicle (ATV) he was driving crashed on May 12. South Brunswick police received a 911 call around 7:22 p.m. More...

Cleaning service employee allegedly stole money

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 38-yearold Hamilton woman was charged May 10 with stealing nearly $80,000 from a Kingston man over a two-year period. More...

Importance of workplace safety stressed during annual ceremony

Middlesex County recognizes Workers Memorial Day

Every year, millions of men and women lose their lives or suffer debilitating illnesses or injuries while at work. To honor these employees, Workers Memorial Day was established nationally in 1989 and is commemorated each year on April 28. More...

Letters

Crosswalks need more signage for pedestrian safety

Pedestrian safety is important for all citizens who cross the heavily traveled roads in our township. Many of our crosswalks need more signage to inform the drivers of cars and trucks of the presence of pedestrians. More...

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Obituaries

Janice Ventola Braconi

Mrs. Braconi, 48, of Monroe Township, died May 7, 2013, at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. Born in Newark, she had lived in Millstone and South Brunswick before moving to Monroe Township 10 years ago. More...

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Schools

Audits show there’s not enough power-saving, too many raisins

Students at Livingston Park evaluate breakfast waste, energy conservation
BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK — Fifthgraders at Livingston Park Elementary School learned through a breakfast audit that there is quite a bit of waste left over after breakfast each morning. Particularly the raisins. More...

Students project WISE ideas during Earth Week

John Adams Elementary students ‘go green’
BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK — Did you know you can make pants out of Capri Sun juice pouches? According to John Adams Elementary School fourth-grader Brianna Mills, you can. More...

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Business

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Muscle Maker Grill, 540 Milltown Road, North Brunswick, will hold a Chop’n Good Health & Fun Event at noon on May 18. More...

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Photo

North Brunswick High School’s Nexcy Deleon throws the pole away after hoisting herself over the bar during the girls pole vault competition on May 10 during the Greater Middlesex Conference Tra More...

Girl Scout honors legacy of her grandmother

BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

In keeping with an issue near and dear to her late grandmother’s heart, eighth-grader Melanie Fosko is raising awareness about the importance of organ donation. More...

Young man a ray of hope in cloud of opiate addiction

BY JESSICA D’AMICO
Staff Writer

Growing up, Scott Kaboski didn’t seem at risk for heroin addiction. The 23-year-old was brought up in an intact family in South Amboy, part of a small neighborhood where everyone knows one another, he said. More...

Fire at North Brunswick Walmart closes store for several days

BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK — A fire that started in the rear loading-dock area of the Walmart store on Route 1 kept the business closed for several days last week. Police and fire officials responded to the area around 2:55 p.m. May 7, police said. More...

Missing South Brunswick woman reunited with family

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 44-yearold township woman has reunited with her family after she was reported missing last week. Liz Carlton had been reported missing on May 8, according to police Detective Sgt. James Ryan. More...

Restore the Shore event to help businesses run full speed ahead

The NJ Ad Club, in partnership with the Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association, will host an event aimed at helping Sandy-impacted businesses get ready for summer. More...

Fitting in

Top: Ron Capodanno of World Fitness, Milltown, congratulates Huan Nguyen on winning the Men’s Physique division during the 22nd annual Mid-Atlantic Natural Classic bodybuilding competition, hel More...

Bulletin Board

Applications accepted for Vikings Playschool

Applications are being accepted for the South Brunswick High School Little Vikings Playschool’s 2013-14 school year. Each session meets three times per week from mid-October through the end of May. More...

South Brunswick to host plant exchange

The South Brunswick Garden Club and the Dayton Village Citizens’ Coalition will hold their annual plant exchange and sale from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 19 at the Slack-Carroll House, 354 Georges Road, Dayton. More...

American Legion to host karaoke dance

American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will host a karaoke dance on May 17, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Karaoke is free and open to the public. More...

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Columns

By late May, there will be red-eyed love in the air

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GREG BEAN

It was our first summer in Massachusetts after moving to a wooded community from one of the dry, prairie states, and we were completely unprepared for how green the place was and how so much stuff just grew there without human intervention. More...

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Sports

Lady Vikings try for fifth straight GMC title

VARSITY REPORT
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent

South Brunswick South Brunswick High School’s girls lacrosse team advanced to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament finals, where it will be looking for its fifth successive title, with a lopsided 16- 6 semifinals victory over Monro More...

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South Brunswick PAL Cheerleading and Football will hold open house registration on May 20 from 6-9 p.m. at the South Brunswick Municipal Center. Registrants can meet the coaches and other participants. More...

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