🌱 Why a North Brunswick man was swept up in ‘Operation Bad Santa’

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a North Brunswick man was swept up in ‘Operation Bad Santa’
• How a North Brunswick jumper just leaped to No. 1 in NJ

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 43, low: 27.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12 Central Jersey Men Charged In Alleged Child Sex Predator Sting (patch.com) — A North Brunswick resident is among 12 Central Jersey men charged in a Middlesex County undercover operation targeting alleged online child predators earlier this month. Prosecutors say the suspects were arrested after arriving at a decoy residence to meet supposed minors, who were actually undercover officers. Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the county’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
   

• Indoor track: Records, fast starts & big PR's fuel electric start to the season (nj.com subscription) — North Brunswick track standout Tyler O’Garro opened the indoor season by clearing a personal-best 6-6 in the high jump and winning the long jump, grabbing the early state lead. Another former North Brunswick jumper, Quincy Pearson, impressed after transferring to Union Catholic, winning both the long and triple jumps. The story also highlights several other top early-season performances from athletes across New Jersey.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Brunswick

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Wednesday December 24

• Library closes at 5:00 p.m.
  New Brunswick Free Public Library , 60 Livingston Ave , New Brunswick
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch
  Franklin Township Public Library , Franklin Park Branch , Franklin Park
  10:30 am
• Therapeutic Chair Yoga/Meditation - 12/9/25 - 1/13/26
  8 Benjamin Griggs Dr , Franklin Park
  3:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys JV vs. East Brunswick (Away)
  East Brunswick High School
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. East Brunswick (Away)
  East Brunswick High School
  6:00 pm
• Wrestling: JV vs. West Windsor-Plainsboro North (Home)
  Franklin High School
  6:00 pm
• Wrestling: Varsity vs. West Windsor-Plainsboro North (Home)
  Franklin High School
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Library closes at 5:00 p.m.
  New Brunswick Free Public Library , 60 Livingston Ave , New Brunswick
  10:00 am
• Borough Hall Close at 12pm
  Borough Hall - Milltown NJ 08850
  12:00 pm
• Milltown Environmental Commission
  Milltown, NJ Calendar Milltown, NJ 08850
  7:30 pm

Thursday December 25

• Borough Hall Closed
  Borough Hall - Milltown NJ 08850
• Library closed
  New Brunswick Free Public Library , 60 Livingston Ave , New Brunswick

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• The NJ Big Flea Antiques Event Feb.21-22nd looking for vendors!!
  Antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, and so much more wanted! Incentives for new vendors!!! Vintage clothing show incorporated. (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bowlero Corp posted a job opening for Greeter / Counter Desk Attendant in North Brunswick. Apply here.
• PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in North Brunswick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Brunswick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Spotswood

• Spotswood High School's Mia Williams Places Second in Annual I am Shakespeare Sonnet Competition (tapinto.net)
• Chargers Girls Basketball Defeats Old Bridge in Home Opener (tapinto.net)

Piscataway

• Winners Announced in Piscataway's 2025 Holiday House Decorating Contest (tapinto.net)
• New South Jersey restaurants we're looking forward to in 2026 (courierpostonline.com)
• Officer at NJ sex-offender prison accused of sexually assaulting inmates (wobm.com)

Princeton

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-- The Patch AM Team

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