South Brunswick is a

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in Middlesex County,

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, United States. The township is centrally located within the Raritan Valley region and is an outer-ring

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in the

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. As of th
2020 United States Census
the township's population was 47,043, reflecting an increase of 3,626 (+8.4%) from the 43,417 counted in the 2010 Census. South Brunswick was first mentioned in Freeholder minutes on February 28, 1778, as being formed from New Brunswick Township. It was formally incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township have been taken to form Cranbury (as of March 7, 1872) and Plainsboro (on April 1, 1919).Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 174. Accessed September 21, 2012. Niche.com placed Monmouth Junction in the top 10 of its “2021 Best Places to Live in New Jersey”. In 2021, SafeWise placed South Brunswick in the “100 Safest Cities in America”.

History

left, Red Maple Farm South Brunswick Township was incorporated by an act of the

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on February 21, 1798. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the community was primarily agricultural. The Straight Turnpike, now Route 1, was constructed in 1804.History
Township of South Brunswick. Accessed March 8, 2020. The township got its name from New Brunswick, which in turn was named after the city of

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(called ''Brunswick'' in the

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language), in state of

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, in

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. Braunschweig was an influential and powerful city in the

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, later in the

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, and was an administrative seat for the Duchy (and later Principality) of Hanover. Shortly after the first settlement of New Brunswick in colonial New Jersey, George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and Elector of Hanover, of the

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(also known as the ''House of Brunswick''), became

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(1660–1727). Alternatively, the city derived its name from King

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, the

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. In 1872, the Legislature first reduced the size of South Brunswick with the creation of the separate Cranbury from the southern portion of South Brunswick. In 1885, it redefined and enlarged the boundaries of Cranbury, and Plainsboro was formed in 1919. The present boundaries of South Brunswick date back to this last change. During the 20th century, South Brunswick saw extensive transformation with the impact of changes in transportation technology. The New Brunswick and Trenton Fast Line began operation in 1900, a trolley line running parallel to the Old Straight Turnpike of 1804 ( Route 1), intersecting George's Road just north of the Five Corners intersection in Dayton. This trolley provided daily passenger and freight service, stopping at a local crossroads. The

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opened in 1951, again roughly parallel to Route 1, on the eastern edge of the Township. One effect of the Turnpike opening up Interchange 8A (just outside the township) was the transformation of the agricultural area on the southeast corner of South Brunswick to that of a burgeoning industrial development. Significant portions of land between Route 130 and the

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consist largely of warehouses. In 1980, the township's population approached 18,000. In 1990, this figure reached 25,792 and by 2020, South Brunswick had over 47,000 residents. Much of the township's remain undeveloped and there are still significant amounts of wetlands, woodlands, and open space within the community.

Geography

According to the

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, the township had a total area of 41.02 square miles (106.23 km²), including 40.61 square miles (105.19 km²) of land and 0.40 square miles (1.04 km²) of water (0.98%).

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(2020 Census population of 8,138),

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(7,154), Kendall Park (9,989), Kingston (1,581) and

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and

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s (CDPs) located within South Brunswick. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include: Cottageville, Deans, Franklin Park, Fresh Ponds, Little Rocky Hill, Sand Hills, South Brunswick Terrace and Ten Mile Run. Because the township is served by several different zip codes, Dayton, Monmouth Junction, Kendall Park, Kingston, Jamesburg, Cranbury, Princeton and even North Brunswick are often used in place of the township's name, even when referring to areas located beyond their defined boundaries. Dayton was first known simply as The Cross Roads, where James Whitlock built a tavern on Georges Road around 1750. Early enterprises included a brick manufacturer and a large nursery. In 1866, the name was changed from Cross Roads to Dayton, in honor of

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, an attorney for the

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. Dayton had helped settle disputes arising from the location of a railroad right-of-way. He was later a

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, was the first

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nominee for Vice President (in 1856), and Minister to France.Chang, Kathy; and Kesten, Karen L
"Birth of a town"
''South Brunswick Sentinel'', June 2, 2011. Accessed March 8, 2020. Deans originated from its location on both Crosswicknung Trail (Georges Road) and Lawrence Brook. Dams were built on the brook, creating Deans Pond. With increased mobility and a growing population, the suburban-style residential development was born after

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, and Kendall Park was begun in the 1950s. Kendall Park is located off

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, the old Indian trail and major thoroughfare of earlier centuries. Kingston's location on the

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where it crossed the

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was the prime factor in its early prominence. Kingston was by far the most active and important community, being situated on both the heavily traveled King's Road and Millstone River, combining commercial activities of both mills and taverns. The

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, jointly appointed by the South Brunswick and Franklin Township Councils, reports to the Township Council on matters of concern to residents of Kingston. Kingston has been designated as a

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by the

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and is overseen by an advisory commission that consists of seven members from Franklin Township and South Brunswick. Monmouth Junction was created as the junction of three rail branches, the New York division of the

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, the Rocky Hill and the Jamesburg and Freehold Railroad. The

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, a tributary of the

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, flows through the center of the township. The area also lies within the Manalapan Brook watershed in the eastern portion of the township and the Millstone River watershed in the western portion of the township, which are both also subwatersheds within the Raritan Basin. Pigeon Swamp State Park is a New Jersey state park located on Deans Rhode Hall Road ( Middlesex CR-610). The park has of undeveloped land. Th
Pigeon Swamp Ledger
is a 1780 document that is an accounting log of South Brunswick landowners regarding the draining of the Pigeon Swamp. This was made possible by
New Jersey Act of Legislature
The township borders Cranbury Township, East Brunswick Township, Monroe Township, North Brunswick Township and Plainsboro Township in Middlesex County;

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in Mercer County; and Franklin Township in Somerset County.

Climate

South Brunswick is in the

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zone. Average Winter-time high temperatures range from , and the lows range from degrees with the record low being . Average summer-time high temperatures range from , though temperatures exceed often with the record high being . The summertime lows range from degrees. South Brunswick can receive much snow during the winter months, sometimes up to . About of rain falls every month and is evenly spread throughout the year, though the area can go through long periods of drought or long-lasting periods with little to no rain. During winter and early spring, South Brunswick can in some years experience "

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s", which are capable of causing blizzards or flooding throughout the northeastern United States. Hurricanes and tropical storms (such as

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in 2011), tornadoes, and earthquakes are rare.

Demographics

Census 2020

Th
2020 United States census
counted 47,043 people in the township, which was a gain of 8.4% from the 2010 census. The racial makeup was 48.1% Asian, 35.5% white, 7.6% Black, 7.5%, and 5.5% reported two or more races. 7.5% of respondents reported Latino ethnicity. There were 16,647 households in the township.

Census 2010

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010

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dollars)

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was $100,950 (with a margin of error of +/− $2,777) and the median family income was $116,127 (+/− $5,529). Males had a median income of $81,297 (+/− $2,632) versus $55,477 (+/− $3,835) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $40,468 (+/− $1,430). About 2.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Census 2000

As of the

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there were 37,734 people, 13,428 households, and 10,084 families residing in the township. The population density was 923.5 people per square mile (356.6/km²). There were 13,862 housing units at an average density of 339.3 per square mile (131.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 70.49%

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, 7.88%

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, 0.13% Native American, 18.04%

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, 0.04%

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, 1.37% from

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, and 2.04% from two or more races.

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of any race were 5.08% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for South Brunswick township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
,

. Accessed September 21, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 – Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for South Brunswick township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
,

. Accessed September 21, 2012. As of the 2000 census, 10.48% of South Brunswick's residents identified themselves as being of

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ancestry, which was the seventh-highest of any municipality in the United States and the fourth highest in New Jersey – behind Edison (17.75%), Plainsboro Township (16.97%) and

Piscataway Township Piscataway () is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It is a suburb of the New York metropolitan area, in the Raritan Valley. At the 2010 United States Census, the population was 56,044, an increase of 5,562 (+11.0%) f ...

(12.49%) – of all places with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. There were 13,428 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.27. In the township, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males. The median income for a household in the township was $78,737, and the median income for a family was $86,891. Males had a median income of $61,637 versus $41,554 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,104. About 2.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Top employers

Major employers in the township include:

Government

Local government

South Brunswick operates within the Faulkner Act, formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Council-Manager form of municipal government. The township is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the four-member Township Council. Members of the Township Council are elected

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to four-year terms in partisan elections on a staggered basis with two seats up for election in even-numbered years. The mayoral seat is up for election directly by the voters. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the council selects a deputy mayor from among its members.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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, March 2013, p. 70. , members of the Township Council are

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Charles Carley ( D, term as mayor ends December 31, 2022),

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Joseph J. Camarota Jr. (D, 2024), Kenneth Bierman (D, 2022), Archana "Ann" Grover (D, 2024) and Josephine "Jo" Hochman (D, 2024).Mayor and Township Council
Township of South Brunswick. Accessed May 12, 2022.Election Results 2020

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, as certified on November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.November 6, 2018 General Election Official Results

. Accessed January 1, 2019.

Federal, state and county representation

South Brunswick is located in the 12th Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 16th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District

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. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey

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. Accessed October 30, 2019. Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, South Brunswick had been in the 14th state legislative district.''2011 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
, p. 64, New Jersey

. Accessed May 22, 2015. Middlesex County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, whose seven members are elected

on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects from among its members a commissioner director and deputy director. , Middlesex County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year, and residence listed in parentheses) are Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios (D, Carteret, term as commissioner ends December 31, 2024; term as commissioner director ends 2022), Commissioner Deputy Director Shanti Narra (D,

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, term as commissioner ends 2024; term as deputy director ends 2022), Claribel A. "Clary" Azcona-Barber (D,

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, 2022), Charles Kenny (D, Woodbridge Township, 2022), Leslie Koppel (D, Monroe Township, 2023), Chanelle Scott McCullum (D,

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, 2024) and Charles E. Tomaro (D, Edison, 2023). Constitutional officers are County Clerk

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(D, 2025, East Brunswick), Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2022, Piscataway) and Surrogate Claribel Cortes (D, 2026; North Brunswick).

Politics

As of November 2, 2021, there were a total of 34,403 registered voters in South Brunswick. In the United States Presidential Election of 2020, Democrat Joseph Biden received 68.7%votes (16,351 cast), ahead of Republican candidate Donald J. Trump who received 30.1%votes (7,163 cast), and other candidates Jo Jorgensen with 139 votes and Howie Hawkins with 88 votes, among the 24,176 total ballots cast with 32,470 registered voters. In the United States Presidential Election of 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton received 65.3% votes (12,827 cast), ahead of Republican candidate Donald J. Trump who received 31.5% votes (6,197 cast), and other candidates Gary Johnson with 372 votes and Jill Stein with 197 votes, among the 20,021 total ballots cast with 29,447 registered voters. In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat

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received 64.3% of the vote (11,583 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 34.6% (6,233 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (194 votes), among the 18,141 ballots cast by the township's 25,947 registered voters (131 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 69.9%. In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 62.7% of the vote (11,452 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 35.7% (6,530 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (176 votes), among the 18,275 ballots cast by the township's 24,803 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.7%. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat

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received 56.8% of the vote (9,346 ballots cast), outpolling Republican

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with 42.1% (6,925 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (128 votes), among the 16,457 ballots cast by the township's 22,147 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.3. In the 2021 gubernatorial election, Democrat Philip Murphy received 64.8% of the vote (8,541 votes), ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli with 34.3% (4,526 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (122 votes), among the 13,332 votes cast by the township's 34,403 registered voters. In the 2017 gubernatorial election, Democrat Philip Murphy received 63.6%% of the vote (6,957 votes), ahead of Republican Kim Guadagno with 34.4% (3,757 votes), and other candidates with 2.0% (218 votes), among the 11,073 votes cast by the township's 28,647 registered voters. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican

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received 59.1% of the vote (5,608 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 39.6% (3,755 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (128 votes), among the 9,576 ballots cast by the township's 26,340 registered voters (85 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 36.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 47.3% of the vote (5,355 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 44.1% (4,991 votes), Independent

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with 6.7% (758 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (90 votes), among the 11,311 ballots cast by the township's 23,974 registered voters, yielding a 47.2% turnout.

Education

The South Brunswick Public Schools serves students in

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through

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. The district has grown substantially in recent decades, with district enrollment more than doubling in the two decades from 1991 and high school enrollment doubling to nearly 2,000 in the decade prior to 2001, and increasing by another 1,000 in the subsequent decade.Cheslow, Jerry
"If You're Thinking of Living In/South Brunswick; A Sprawling Town Reining In Growth"
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'', November 10, 2002. Accessed September 22, 2011. "Nowhere in South Brunswick is the rapid growth felt more profoundly than in the 8,160-student school system, which grew by 160 students last year. It consists of nine elementary schools, Crossroads Middle School, for Grades 7 and 8, and the 1,942-student South Brunswick High School, where enrollment has doubled in the past decade." As of the 2018–2019 school year, the district, comprised of 10 schools, had an enrollment of 8,623 students and 634.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 13.6:1.District information for South Brunswick School District

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. Accessed April 1, 2020. Schools in the district (with 2018–2019 enrollment data from the

) are Brooks Crossing and Deans Elementary School (589 students; in grades K–5), Brunswick Acres Elementary School (534; K–5), Cambridge Elementary School (512; Pre-K–5), Constable Elementary School (470; K–5), Greenbrook Elementary School (379; K–5), Indian Fields and Dayton Elementary School (668; K–5), Monmouth Junction Elementary School (347; Pre-K–5), Crossroads North Middle SchoolCrossroads Middle Schools
South Brunswick Public Schools, Accessed April 23, 2020. (843; 6–8), Crossroads South Middle School (1,107; 6–8) and South Brunswick High School (2,977; 9–12). St. Augustine of Canterbury School is Pre-K–8 elementary school in Kendall Park operating under the auspices of the

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. In 2016, the school was one of ten schools in New Jersey, and one of the private schools, recognized as a

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by the

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, a recognition celebrating excellence in academics.

Religion

There is also the , catering to the area Japanese community, in

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and by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. US_130_in_South_Brunswick

The most prominent highway passing through South Brunswick is a section of the

(

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). This highway crosses the eastern part of the township, and a few ramps that lead to the toll gate for Interchange 8A pass through the township, with the majority of the interchange just outside the municipality's border in Monroe Township. Other major highways that the township also hosts include

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, U.S. Route 130,

and Route 32. A few county routes, such as

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and 522, pass through the township. A number of proposed Turnpike Authority maintained roads were to traverse South Brunswick. The first was the

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which was to start from the

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at exit 80 in Toms River and end north of exit 8A along the turnpike in South Brunswick. This was cancelled in the 1980s. The other proposed road was a west-east spur, Route 92. While the majority of the spur was to be in South Brunswick, it was to begin at US 1, just north of the intersection with Ridge Road in South Brunswick, and terminate at the tollgate for Exit 8A. However this was cancelled on December 1, 2006.

Public transportation

Near the intersection of Route 32 and 130, there is a

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, where commuters can take buses to New York City. Suburban Transit offers service on Line 300 to the

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and Manhattan's East Side, while Line 600 serves

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. Commuter bus service to

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is also offered by discount commuter transportation company

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, during peak hours. The Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT) Shuttle offers scheduled service across the county, with connections to NJ Transit buses and train service. The

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is a proposal by New Jersey Transit to restore passenger railway service to the region. Herrod Boulevard and

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) would be potential stops on the 'MOM' Line in South Brunswick. The nearest train stations to the township are located at Princeton Junction and

along the

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Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with South Brunswick include: *

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(1913–1995), Polish-born American painter and printmaker during the

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* Mya Breitbart (born 1978), Professor of Biological Oceanography at the

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's College of Marine Science who was awarded ''Popular Science'' magazine's 'Brilliant 10' for 2013 *

Mike Elko Michael Elko (born July 28, 1977) is an American college football coach who is currently the head coach at Duke University. He was previously the defensive coordinator for Texas A&M from 2018 until his hiring by Duke on December 10, 2021. Earl ...

(born 1977),

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for the

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team *

Donald Fagen Donald Jay Fagen (born January 10, 1948) is an American musician best known as the co-founder, lead singer, co-songwriter, and keyboardist of the band Steely Dan, formed in the early 1970s with musical partner Walter Becker. In addition to his w ...

(born 1948), musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder of the rock band

Steely Dan Steely Dan is an American rock band founded in 1971 in New York by Walter Becker (guitars, bass, backing vocals) and Donald Fagen (keyboards, lead vocals). Initially the band had a stable lineup, but in 1974, Becker and Fagen retired from live ...

Edith King Edith King (1896– February 24, 1973) was an American stage and film actress. Biography Edith King was born Edith Keck, daughter of John Keck, in White Haven, Pennsylvania in 1896. She first visited a theater when she was 14, and decided the ...

(1896–1973), stage and film actress *

Kirsten Lepore Kirsten Lepore is an American animator, best known for her stop motion short films like "Sweet Dreams", "Bottle", and "Move Mountain". From 2014 to 2015, she worked on an episode of the American cartoon series ''Adventure Time'' entitled "Bad Jub ...

(born 1985), writer, director and animator at Marvel Studios. * Ed Moran (born 1981), retired track and road runner who specialized in various long-distance disciplines who was a gold medalist in the 5000-meter race at the

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David Neumann David Neumann is an American choreographer, dancer, and actor. He is known for his magnetic energy and his charismatic performances. He is a 2019 Tony nominated choreographer for Hadestown Early life Born in 1965 in Paris, Neumann grew up in Sou ...

(born 1965), dancer, actor, and Tony nominated

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* Walter Perez, weekend morning co-

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and weekday

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for

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, the

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* Steven Portnoy (born 1981),

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White House correspondent *

Anna Quindlen Anna Marie Quindlen (born July 8, 1952) is an American author, journalist, and opinion columnist. Her ''New York Times'' column, Public and Private, won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1992. She began her journalism career in 1974 as a re ...

(born 1952), best-selling author, journalist, and Pulitzer Prize-winning opinion columnist * Ricardo Romero (born 1978), MMA fighter *

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(born 1989), wide receiver for the

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Sydney Schneider Sydney Michelle Schneider (born 31 August 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Czech Women's First League club Sparta Prague. Born in the United States, she represents the Jamaica women's national team. Early life ...

(born 1999), goalkeeper for the

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and the

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George Segal George Segal Jr. (February 13, 1934 – March 23, 2021) was an American actor. He became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. After first rising to prominence with roles in acclaimed films such as ''Ship o ...

(1924–2000), painter and sculptor associated with the Pop Art movement, who was presented with a

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in 1999 *

DeForest Soaries Reverend DeForest Blake "Buster" Soaries, Jr. (born August 20, 1951) is an African-American Baptist minister, author and public advocate, from Montclair, New Jersey. He is the former Secretary of State of New Jersey and former chairman of the f ...

(born 1951), pastor and former chairman of the

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* Katherine S. Squibb (1949–2018),

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who specialized in

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C. Vivian Stringer Charlaine Vivian Stringer (born March 16, 1948) is an American former basketball coach. She holds one of the best coaching records in the history of women's basketball. She was the head coach of the Rutgers University women's basketball team from ...

(born 1948), head coach for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's basketball team and one of the winningest coaches in women's college basketball history * Tammy Tibbetts (born ), co-founder and CEO of the non-profit organization

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* Isaiah Wong (born 2001),

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for the

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team of the

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(ACC) *

Andrew Zwicker Andrew P. Zwicker (born May 17, 1964) is an American physicist and politician who has served in the New Jersey Senate from the 16th Legislative District since 2022. He previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 16th ...

(born 1964), a physicist at the

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and a member of the

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representing the 16th Legislative District since January 2016Golden, Barbara
"Opinion: Andrew Zwicker, a man of energy, would serve N.J.'s 12th Congressional District with distinction"
''

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'', May 28, 2014. Accessed November 13, 2016. "Democratic candidates who will appear on the primary ballot to replace U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th Dist.) in Congress, from left: Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula (D-Somerset), Sen. Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex), Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman (D-Mercer) and South Brunswick resident Andrew Zwicker."

References

External links

South Brunswick websiteSouth Brunswick Public Schools
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School Data for the South Brunswick Public Schools

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