North Brunswick is participating in a Middlesex County pilot program in providing FREE swimming lessons for second graders.

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services Aquatics Division will be offering a Fall session for the program at the North Brunswick Township High School pool, located at 98 Raider Road.

To sign up or for further information, please contact DPRCS Director Lou Ann Benson at (732) 247-0922, ext. 475 or lbenson@northbrunswicknj.gov.

Please click on the link below for the County’s Free Swimming Lessons page.

The North Brunswick Woman’s Club is looking for vendors and crafters for its annual show on Saturday, December 7 at the North Brunswick Senior Center.

For more information and application, please contact sheral914@me.com.

The Boost spotlights the North Brunswick Food Bank with special guest Kathy Aruta, Food Bank President.

Food Bank distribution is on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services at (732) 247-0922, ext. 475.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a newly constructed basketball court in Babbage Park. 

This work was entirely funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and replaces a court that was nearly 36 years old. 

The Boost travels to the Department of Public Works as Director Steve Bloyed discusses the Township’s recent move from regular diesel to Neste MY Renewable Diesel for its vehicle diesel fleet and generators. It is a renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil that is chemically identical to fossil diesel.

North Brunswick is the first municipality in Middlesex County to use renewable diesel for Township vehicles that are diesel operated. The change will be more environmentally friendly while reducing Township fuel and maintenance costs.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is extending its “Hard Shoulder” pilot program from South Brunswick along Route 1 in North Brunswick between Aaron Road and Finnegans Lane.  The project allows shoulders to be used as travel lanes during designated times.

Accordingly, work to widen the shoulders for milling and paving will take place throughout the summer and result in temporary closures in this area.

Please use caution as necessary when traveling in this area of Route 1 while work is in progress.

This week’s Boost highlights the North Brunswick Police Department’s Adopt A Cop Program with special guest Detective Adrian Ailey. The show includes footage from the program’s recent visit to Livingston Park Elementary School.

North Brunswick honored United States Navy veteran Juan A. Rendon by dedicating Edlys Lane and Miriam Drive as Rendon Way on Monday, June 3.

Juan was born on August 1, 1970 in Medellin, Columbia.

Juan was a graduate of Aviation School in the Queens in 1988 where he went directly into training in Great Lakes Center Chicago. Juan was a Navy ABH3 who was assigned to the USS Tripoli LPH 10 during Desert Storm/ Operation Freedom. Their role for the ship was to clear a lane in the Persian Gulf for the amphibious assault into Kuwait. Juan’s primary role was landing signaling Petty Officer of helicopters landing on the ship. Juan served from 1988 to 1991.

Juan received the National Defense Service Award, Battle E Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, South West Asia Service Medal.

Juan was honorably discharged and began his career in telecommunications with Nortel and where he is employed for the last thirty years under the company name now called C1 as a project manager handling local resources for locals 1109 and 1bew 164 in NJ.

Juan is a proud homeowner in North Brunswick for the last twenty years and have made countless friendships and love and work here in town. Juan loves his family and is a proud American and a great friend, husband, son and neighbor.  He is married to his wife, Anabela who also works in North Brunswick at OneMain Financial. Juan is a proud “girl dad”!  Juan has two daughters, the youngest Isabela who is a student at Middlesex County College and his oldest daughter Kelly who is a project manager for Teledoc. Juan recently married off his oldest daughter, Kelly and is now is proud to say he has a son in law Michael.

Juan enjoys all sports, but is especially a huge fan of the NY Yankees. He was involved in our community by coaching his youngest daughter Isabela in North Brunswick Softball for many years. We are parishioners of Our Lady of Peace Church. Juan enjoys golf on almost all of his free time and stays fit by going to the gym almost daily.

We thank and honor Juan A. Rendon for his service to our country and community!

North Brunswick honored United States Air Force veteran Richard Rico Samaroo by dedicating Farrington Boulevard and Kearney Drive as Samaroo Way on Monday, June 3.

Ricowas born in Guyana, South America.In 2009, the Samaroo family moved to North Brunswick where Ricostarted the 2^nd grade.

Ricoin September 2017 went to Lackland Air Force Base to start Basic MilitaryTraining, he graduated with honor, one of the honors included shooting exercises. Upon completing training, he went to Sheppard Air Force Base for technical Training. Rico shared three and a half years in the Air Force. He worked as an electrical power production journeyman in 3 locations, Germany, Poland and Korea. Rico served in 2 squadrons during his time the 786 Civil Engineer Squadrons Ramstein AF BASE Germany and 51^st Civil Engineer Squadron Osan AF Base South Korea. Rico was a mentor to many of his fellow Airman while in Germany and South Korea.

Ricowas the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War onTerror Medal, the M – 16 Expert Qualifying Medal, the Air Force Training Ribbon, Korean Defense Medal and upon his death was awarded the Airforce Achievement Medal.

Rico is remembered as a smart, caring, goofy guy and was good at his job, He was willing to assist whenever anyone needed his help. Rico is remembered for love of life, family, friends and service to his country. His infectious smile will be missed forever by all. 

We thank and honor Richard Rico Samaroo for his service to our country and community!