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North Brunswick, New Jersey

Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, North Brunswick was established in 1860. Central NJ township adjacent to New Brunswick. Diverse suburban community in Middlesex County.
Founded 1860 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for North Brunswick, New Jersey

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1860 Township: Central NJ.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define North Brunswick's character and economy.
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1910 Economic Development: North Brunswick grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: North Brunswick continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in North Brunswick

Mar 23, 2026
Trump Administration Deploys ICE Agents to Major Airports Amid Partial DHS Funding Impasse
WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
Tattoo Haunted Teen Girl 2 Years Photo
New York, May 12, 2016 — A teenage girl’s regret over a hasty tattoo decision captured online attention this week, turning…
Apr 25, 2016
Prosecutors New Jersey Daycare Ran Fight Club Young Children
Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
Chris Christie Slams Michelle Obama Interfering School Meals
Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…
Feb 12, 2016
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Topeka, Kansas (February 12, 2016) – In a move that stirred up talk about welfare and personal fortune, the Kansas Legislature p…

Complete Historical Timeline

1860 Government
Township
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1910 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Central NJ township adjacent to New Brunswick.
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Diverse suburban community in Middlesex County.
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Near Rutgers University.
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North Brunswick was founded in 1860.
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North Brunswick has a population of approximately 44,000.

Famous People from North Brunswick, New Jersey

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Tim Howard
Association Football Player, Sports Commentator · Born Mar 6, 1979 · Age 46

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