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John Saccenti graduated from South Brunswick High School in 1988, and from Rider College in 1992. Since then he has been a writer and editor covering much of the Central Jersey Area. His area of expertise, of course, is community news. He launched the East Brunswick Patch in 2010 and has covered South Brunswick, North Brunswick, Cranbury, Monroe, Jamesburg, the Princetons, West Windsor, Hightstown and East Windsor as a staff writer, news editor and managing editor with The Princeton Packet.

 

Email: John.saccenti@patch.com

Hometown: East Brunswick Birthday: Feb. 8, 1970 Bio: Married with an 14-year-old daughter. A freelance writer and journalist who has won multiple New Jersey Press Association Awards. Published writer of poems and short stories.

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UPDATED: Council Introduces Capital Spending Plan

Should the Township Council plan to borrow money for anything else this year? What capital projects would you like to see the council approve?

UPDATED: Council Introduces Capital Spending Plan
East Brunswick|News|

Free Pretzels at Auntie Anne's

Giveaway is part of a charitable partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Free Pretzels at Auntie Anne's
East Brunswick|News|

Comprehensive' Statewide Ban on Synthetic Pot Issued

New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced a statewide ban on the manufacture, distribution, sale, and possession of any of the hundreds of dangerous, manmade chemicals designed to mimic the effects of marijuana.

Comprehensive' Statewide Ban on Synthetic Pot Issued
East Brunswick|News|

Salamanders May Be On The Move Tonight

The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commisson will close Beekman Road tonight for the salamander migration.

Salamanders May Be On The Move Tonight
East Brunswick|News|

Mayor Proposes Capital Budget

The $1.9 million proposal would require borrowing $1.4 million, however, the township is expected to retire more than $2 million in debt this year.

Mayor Proposes Capital Budget
East Brunswick|News|

Winners and Losers for School Aid

Complicated formula hits some NJ cities hard while suburban schools see gains.

Winners and Losers for School Aid