South Brunswick: The Week in Review

(8.3 percent), for a total of $23.2 million. However, a question remains on whether the district will receive that exact amount, because the data released by the state shows an inaccurate aid figure for the 2011-12 school year. 

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While Gov. Chris Christie took his campaign for a 10 percent income tax cut to CBS's "Face the Nation,", on Christie's budget and revenue projections.

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South Brunswick Police last weekend at  on Saturday.

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As the recession continues to affect the number of new businesses opening across the state, The success of South Brunswick companies in challenging their property values resulted in the loss of over $100 million in ratables last year, according to township officials. Approximately 100 companies successfully sued the township for a tax reduction last year.

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The earlier this week to advance to the semi-finals of the Group IV state playoffs on Saturday.

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In a darkened auditorium at on Tuesday, a huge cast of students and staff " 

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Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, Cheryl Confalone decided to help others faced with the same hardship. a group that provides help with day to day needs for those battling cancer, in addition to assisting with financial, legal and insurance issues. The foundation also offers assistance in everything from yard work to grocery shopping for those who need help.

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The  according to the state Department of Education. South Brunswick is elgible to receive $18,005, but accepting the funding is contingent upon the district agreeing to participate in portions of the state’s Race to the Top plan.

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The move of the annual school board elections from April to November also means new  Candidates now have until June 5 to file a petition to run in November, according to the Middlesex County clerk's office. Yesterday would've been the deadline under the April system. The seats of Board President Stephen Parker, Elizabeth Chang and Barry Nathanson up for election this year.

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The challenge has been put out to residents of South Brunswick to once again answer the call for the township's less fortunate. is set to run from March 1 through April 30.

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South Brunswick Policewithout facing criminal charges. Citing an imminent threat to the public health and safety of New Jersey residents, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced a statewide ban on the manufacture, distribution, sale, and possession of any of the hundreds of chemicals designed to mimic the effects of marijuana, commonly called “synthetic marijuana,” “K2,” or “Spice.”

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The fight of , prompted the entire community and a group of students at Rutgers University to aid the Dominguez family.

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In our first Reader's Choice poll, we asked South Brunswick residents what their favorite Italian restaurant in town is. in Kingston.