Here's what's happening in South Brunswick this week:
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs through Sept. 4. There will be enhanced patrols and high-visibility sobriety checkpoints.
Jodi Marcou's family said Princeton Mayor Mark Freda joined the high-speed pursuit of a stolen car in 2021, resulting in her death.
A dozen officers responded to a home in South Brunswick on a report of a homicidal man. The report proved to be false, police said.
A series of misleading videos on passport fees are being circulated on TikTok and Instagram, officials warned.
A group of basketball players jumped into action to save a fellow player after the 48-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest on court.
Parents in South Brunswick can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
The ordinance also seeks to adjust the department's promotion criteria.
Sgt. William Merkler and his mother Doreen helped save a 5-year-old boy who had drifted towards the bay on a white swan float.
The funds will go towards helping seniors avail wellness, transportation and other services while they live in HUD-assisted properties.
The site has been earmarked for redevelopment with proposed multifamily housing units including some for set aside for affordable housing.
A crash has closed Fresh Ponds Road and traffic will be detoured for the next few hours.
The district will be hosting a job fair on Aug. 14 to hire special education teachers and education specialists.
During milling and paving, roads will be periodically closed to traffic. Here are the tentative dates:
The township has launched a school supply drive to help local students in need. Here’s how to help:
The police department will be conducting the following traffic enforcement in South Brunswick this week:
The event highlighted the close relationship shared between the police department and community members.
But the decision shouldn't come as a surprise as the district sounded the alarm earlier this year when it faced drastic state aid cuts.
A vehicle fire on Route 1 in South Brunswick has prompted commuting delays Thursday morning, authorities said.
"She earned her way into public life. She used those hard-won gains to help others," Mayor Charlie Carley said.
The nominating petitions are in. Here is the candidate field in the board of education race in South Brunswick.
"Her greatest legacy exists in the communities she fought for," the Congresswoman said. Oliver died Tuesday at age 71.
The town council recently adopted the ordinance with the new fee structure, which will go into effect Aug. 14.
The ordinance is being updated after 10 years. Officials studied the fee structure in other towns to get a better idea.
During that time, residents will be increased police presence in the area.
South Brunswick residents provided inputs on how to reduce truck traffic in town. The report is expected this summer.
Anyone with video of the area or who knows the driver is asked to call police.
The truck driver is currently stuck in the vehicle as firefighters work to stabilize truck, police said.
"It’s 26 years delayed, but he has always been on my mind," Deborah Sherwen said of Officer Jim Ryan who she credits for saving her life.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma.
The school district will be hosting an open house hiring event on July 26 and 27.
Closures will be at Wheeler Road and Constable Road, authorities said.
12 members from the South Brunswick school district made more than $150,000 last year, according to state data. Here's the list:
The playground equipment for special needs children will be installed at Woodlot Park, township officials said.
The event will be held Sunday, July 23 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the front lawn of the Christopher J. Killmurray Building.
Whether in-person versus online – Take your boat safety course and be ready for boating season!