North Brunswick, Nj: A Vibrant Community

North Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It is located in the New York metropolitan area's Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 43,905 people, a density of 3,649.0 inhabitants per square mile, and a total area of 12.31 square miles. North Brunswick is named after its earlier-established neighbour, South Brunswick, which in turn was named after the German city of Braunschweig, or the British royal House of Brunswick.

North Brunswick Township Schools

As of the 2019-2020 school year, the district comprised six schools, with an enrollment of 6,096 students and 530 classroom teachers, for a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district's high school has been recognised as one of the nation's "Best High Schools" by U.S. News and World Report magazine and is ranked in the top 40% nationally. The school was awarded this distinction two years in a row, in 2020 and 2021.

The North Brunswick Township Schools provide all students in grades PK-12 with a 1:1 device that can be used in class and brought home for continued learning. The district is also a participant in the New Jersey Department of Education's Preschool Expansion Aid program.

The district includes the following schools:

• North Brunswick Township Early Childhood Center
• John Adams Elementary School
• Arthur M. Judd Elementary School
• Livingston Park Elementary School
• Parsons Elementary School
• Linwood School
• North Brunswick Township Middle School
• North Brunswick Township High School

The four elementary schools—John Adams Elementary School, Arthur M. Judd Elementary School, Livingston Park Elementary School, and Parsons Elementary School—were redistricted before the 2008-2009 school year to accommodate the growing population of North Brunswick Township.

In September 2020, the district opened a new middle school for 7th and 8th graders, featuring maker-spaces, a T.V. studio, a Knowledge Resource Center, a state-of-the-art auditorium, and various indoor and outdoor athletic spaces. The curriculum includes STEM-infused courses such as AMPED on Algebra and Data Science.

Township Council

North Brunswick Township Council is composed of six Council Members elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two council seats up for election each year. The Council's primary responsibilities are to serve as the legislative body of the township, approve the annual budget presented by the Mayor, approve payment of bills and serve as liaisons to several Boards and Committees.

The Township Council Workshop Meeting and the Township Council Meeting are held in the Board of Education Meeting Room at Linwood School. The parking lot is at the back of the school, facing Hermann Road.

As of 2024, the Township Council is comprised of Council President Mary Hutchinson (D, term expires 2024), Ralph Andrews (D, 2025), Robert Davis (D, 2026), Amanda Guadagnino (D, 2025), Rajesh Mehta (D, 2026) and Cologero "Carlo" Socio (D, 2024).

North Brunswick Township Public Schools

The North Brunswick Township Public Schools is a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from North Brunswick, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of the 2019–2020 school year, the district was made up of six schools, with an enrolment of 6,096 students and 530 classroom teachers, giving a student–teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

The district's board of education, made up of nine members, is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. Three board members are elected each year to serve three-year terms. The board also appoints a superintendent to manage the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions.

The North Brunswick Township Public Schools include:

• North Brunswick Township Early Childhood Centre (Pre-K)
• John Adams Elementary School (grades K–4)
• Arthur M. Judd Elementary School (grades Pre-K–4)
• Livingston Park Elementary School (grades K–4)
• Parsons Elementary School (grades K–4)
• Linwood School (grades 5–6)
• North Brunswick Township Middle School (grades 7–8)
• North Brunswick Township High School (grades 9–12)

The district has received several awards and recognition over the years. John Adams School was recognised as a National Blue Ribbon Award School of Excellence in 1998–1999, and the high school received the same award in 1999–2000. The high school was also ranked in the top 40% of all high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report magazine in 2020 and 2021.

Township's population

North Brunswick Township is a township in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is centrally located in the Raritan Valley region within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 43,905, an increase of 3,163 (7.8%) from the 2010 census count of 40,742. This, in turn, reflected an increase of 3,455 (12.3%) from the 36,287 counted in the 2000 census.

The racial makeup of the township as per the 2020 census was 39.3% (17,255) White, 20.9% (9,176) Black or African American, 24.6% (10,801) Asian, 0.2% (103) Native American, and 3.8% multiracial. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race were 20.9% (9,175) of the population.

The 2017-2021 American Community Survey reported 15,339 households, with an average household size of 2.70 persons. Of those households, 11,229 were families, with an average household size of 3.22 persons. The median household income of the township was $103,488, and the mean income was $129,117. The per-capita income was $46,291. Of the 30,408 people who were 25 years or older, 88.88% (27,027) had at least a high school diploma, 50.95% (15,493) had at least a bachelor's degree, and 21.95% (6,675) had a graduate or professional degree.

The population density of North Brunswick Township was 3,649.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,408.9/km2). There were 15,789 housing units in the township. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 12.31 square miles (31.88 km2), including 12.03 square miles (31.16 km2) of land and 0.28 square miles (0.71 km2) of water (2.24%).

Township's history

North Brunswick Township, New Jersey, was first settled by the Lenape Native Americans. In 1772, European settlers from France and the Netherlands acquired the land from the Lenape. North Brunswick was first mentioned in the Middlesex Freeholder Board minutes of February 28, 1779.

North Brunswick Township was incorporated on February 21, 1798, by the New Jersey Legislature's Township Act of 1798 as one of the state's initial 104 townships. Over time, portions of the township were separated to create East Brunswick and Milltown. There were also territorial exchanges with Franklin Township, Somerset County, and South Brunswick.

According to the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 43,905, reflecting an increase from the 2010 and 2000 census counts. The racial makeup was 39.3% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 24.6% Asian, 0.2% Native American, and 3.8% multiracial. The median household income was $103,488, and the per-capita income was $46,291.

North Brunswick is part of the watershed of the Lawrence Brook, a tributary of the Raritan River. The township faces issues related to suburban sprawl and open space preservation. Efforts have been made to convert properties into parks, such as the Otken Farm, which became the North Brunswick Community Park.

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