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Greetings South Brunswick! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Missing South Brunswick special needs teen found safe after police search
  • How many drivers were stopped in South Brunswick's latest Route 1 crackdown?
  • Mark your calendar for South Brunswick's free folk festival this August.

Also on today's calendar: Social Security Planning Strategies for Women and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UPDATE: Special Needs Teen Missing In South Brunswick Located, Police Say (patch.com) — South Brunswick residents are reassured after police confirmed that a missing 15-year-old special needs teen, last seen near Ridge Road and New Road, has been safely located. The update follows an overnight search and a community call for information from South Brunswick Police.
   

2. South Brunswick Police Department's Operation Safe Summer Continued Along Route One (tapinto.net) — South Brunswick police are stepping up "Operation Safe Summer" patrols along Route 1 and other busy township roads, targeting shoulder driving, speeding, careless driving, and cell phone use. Dozens of stops and summonses were issued this week, and officers say the high-visibility enforcement will continue past Labor Day to keep local streets safer during heavy commuting and school traffic.
   

3. This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 18-24, 2026 (newjerseystage.com) — A statewide concert roundup includes a free New Jersey Folk Festival set for Saturday, August 29 at Davidson's Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick, running 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The guide also highlights dozens of other shows across New Jersey, from Bradley Beach and Morristown to Newark and Haddon Township, with dates and venues for late-August music lovers.
   

4. Still need a REAL ID? NJ expands appointments to three more locations (njherald.com) — South Brunswick is now one of the New Jersey MVC locations where you can book a REAL ID appointment, giving local residents a closer, more convenient option. The MVC has expanded appointments to several sites to cut wait times, and residents needing REAL ID for future air travel are urged to schedule online.
   

5. The NJ Folk Festival Returns Saturday, August 29th (newjerseyisntboring.com) — South Brunswick will host the 51st New Jersey Folk Festival at Davidson's Mill Pond Park on Saturday, August 29, bringing thousands of visitors for a full day of music, dance, crafts, and food. From Irish and Andean traditions to African American tap and Turkish lacework, the free event showcases award-winning folk artists and family-friendly activities right in your backyard.
   

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  • IACFNJ Celebrates India's Independence Day with Patriotic Cultural Program in South Brunswick —Dr. Tushar Patel Read on Patch
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