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šŸŒ± Patch AM: South Brunswick Swears In Jim Ryan As Seventh Police Chief

Also, don't miss Yard Sale on the South Brunswick Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Longtime township officer rises to lead South Brunswick police
  • Why South Brunswick is honoring direct support professionals this week
  • How South Brunswick is remembering Jodi Marcou after a major settlement

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South Brunswick Swears In Jim Ryan As Seventh Police Chief (patch.com) — South Brunswick residents are welcoming longtime officer Jim Ryan as the township's seventh police chief, sworn in during a ceremony at the public library amphitheater. A 31-year department veteran and township resident, Ryan has held every rank in the force and is deeply involved in local charities, youth sports, and community organizations.
   

2. South Brunswick Mayor Charlie Carley Declares September 13 through September 19 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (tapinto.net) — South Brunswick residents are being asked to recognize Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, officially proclaimed by Mayor Charlie Carley for September 13–19 to honor workers who support people with disabilities. The township highlights the vital role of these caregivers, including staff at The Arc of Middlesex County in Monmouth Junction, and publicly thanks them for strengthening the community and helping residents live more independent, fulfilling lives.
   

3. Fatal Princeton Car Chase Lawsuit Implicating Mayor Ends In $7.25M Settlement (patch.com) — A South Brunswick woman killed in a 2021 Princeton crash has been honored locally while her family reached a $7.25 million settlement over the pursuit that preceded the collision. Jodi Marcou, a longtime member and vice-chair of the South Brunswick Human Relations Commission, was remembered with a dedicated bench in Veterans Park as her relatives sought closure without a painful trial.
   

4. Young Friends Killed by Arriving 4 Train at Spring St. (otdowntown.com subscription) — One of the two young friends killed by a No. 4 train in New York City was a South Brunswick resident studying for a pharmacy degree while working in the pharmaceutical field. Both victims, recent Rutgers graduates from Middlesex County, died after ending up on the tracks at Spring St., prompting renewed attention to subway safety and available crisis resources.
   

5. East Brunswick Breakdown Unravels Into Stolen Car Case, Foot Chase: Police (dailyvoice.com) — A man arrested after a stolen-car breakdown and foot chase in East Brunswick was previously charged in a separate stolen-vehicle case in South Brunswick last year, court records show. For local residents, the case highlights how suspects tied to regional car thefts can move between nearby Middlesex County towns, with this defendant still held in the county jail.
   

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