South Brunswick The dance "Moonlight Over Spring River" is performed by Josephine Yan's adult class during the Chinese Heritage School Chinese New Year celebration at Crossroads Middle School in South Brunswick. South Brunswick Township is the fastest growing municipality in Middlesex County, and the third fastest growing community in the state. This diverse, suburban community covers some 42 square miles and tries to maintain its rural roots. The township has purchased more than 600 acres of open space in the last three years, and is poised to buy 900 more acres in the next several years. The large geographic area of the township is broken down into several distinct and flourishing sections, including Kendall Park, Dayton, and the historic village of Kingston. The town boasts an outstanding Blue Ribbon school system and excellent municipal services. The police department strives to work very closely with residents to maintain a safe and secure community. The recreation program provides activities for young and old. The conveniently located Senior Center on Route 522 provides a safe and fun environment for older residents to enjoy. Gillian Chambres plays miniature golf at Community Unity Day at Woodlot Park in South Brunswick. In addition to offering a high quality of life, the township is host to several industrial and commercial enterprises such as Dow Jones, Barnes & Noble and Canon. Population: 37,734 Area: 42 square miles Municipal Building: Monmouth Junction Road 329-4000 Mayor: Frank Gambatese (D) 329-4000, ext. 252 Township Council: Carol Barrett (D), deputy mayor Edmund Luciano (D) Christopher Killmurray (D) Ted Van Hessen (R) Township Manager: Barbara Sacks Council Meetings: Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Township Clerk: Barbara Gut 329-4000, ext.313 2002 Tax Rate: $2.76 per $100 at 90.01% ratio Emergencies: 911 First aid: 329-4646 Fire: 329-4646 Police: 329-4646 Public Library: 329-4000, ext. 280 Office on Aging: 329-4000 Recreation Department: 329-4000, ext. 680 Post Offices: Cranbury 08512 65 N. Main St. (609) 395-0748 Dayton 08810 Georges Road 329-6296 Jamesburg 08831 East Railroad Avenue 521-0403 Kendall Park 08824 3124 Route 27 297-9181 Kingston 08528 Main Street (609) 924-4555 Monmouth Junction 08852 651 Ridge Road 329-6701 North Brunswick 08902 Livingston Avenue 247-9420 Princeton 08542 Palmer Square (609) 921-9563 Board of Education meetings: Second and fourth Mondays at 8 p.m. Superintendent of Schools: Judith Ferguson (interim) 297-7800 SCHOOLS Grades K-5 Brunswick Acres 297-6621 Cambridge 297-2941 Constable 297-2488 Greenbrook 297-2480 Indian Fields 329-1043 Monmouth Junction 329-6981 Indian Fields at Dayton 329-6812 Brooks Crossing at Deans 297-3581 Brooks Crossing 821-7478 Grades 6-8 Crossroads North 329-4191 Crossroads South 329-4633 Grades 9-12 South Brunswick High School 329-4044 Recycling: newspaper, cardboard, glass, tin, plastic, weekly