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3 days ago
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One of the largest daycare franchises opens Central Jersey location
One of the largest early childhood education franchises in the United States has opened its first Central Jersey location in Branchburg. Celebree School, which opened on Aug. 11 at 1005 Route 202, offers infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, serving infants through preschool-age children. The location is owned by local father of two Jalpesh Chokshi, who left a career in finance years ago to follow his passion for small business. "I didn't just want to build a business – I wanted to build something meaningful for my family and the community,' Chokshi said. 'Celebree is a place where children grow, families feel supported, and community ties are strengthened.' More: Donation unlocks opportunities for NJ Girl Scout troop for kids with disabilities Curriculum-based programs are available for children as young as six weeks old to develop social skills and values alongside age-appropriate play, projects, and activities. Care is available part- or full-time and parents are allowed to drop in and visit at any time. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For every child enrolled, Celebree School will make donations to nonprofit organizations such as Make-A-Wish and the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey. Learn more: 1005 Route 202, Branchburg; 908-420-1692, Staff Reporter Jenna Intersimone: JIntersimone@ This article originally appeared on Celebree School daycare opens Branchburg NJ location Solve the daily Crossword
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3 days ago
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69-year-old N.J. woman charged with distributing child sexual abuse materials, authorities say
A Somerset County woman is being charged with distributing child sexual abuse material, authorities say. Kathleen Amberg, 69, of Branchburg, was arrested at her residence on Aug. 13 and taken to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. Electronic devices were seized from her residence for further forensic analysis, authorities said. The prosecutor's office led an investigation to find a suspect possessing and distributing files depicting sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor after they received a tip, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. The tip was provided by the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in a Cyber Tipline Report. Amberg was held at the Somerset County Jail until making an appearance in superior court, after which she was released from custody. Victoria Gladstone may be reached at vgladstone@ Follow her on Twitter @TorigNJAM. Find on Facebook.
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06-08-2025
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Alleged drunk driver crashes into Branchburg home
BRANCHBURG – A Somerville man has been charged with driving while intoxicated and other offenses after he crashed a pickup into a home at the corner of South Branch Road and Hillcrest Drive on the morning of Aug. 4. Eric Wilson has also been charged with the motor vehicle violations of being an unlicensed driver, failure to install an interlock device, driving while suspended, failure to maintain lane, refusal to submit to a breath test, reckless driving, driving a vehicle with unsafe tires and driving on the revoked list after license was suspended for a drunk driving offense, police said. When township police arrived at the scene at about 9:30 a.m. Monday, officers saw a white pickup truck inside the first floor of the home. Wilson was able to get himself out of the pickup, police said, but he had sustained a laceration to the head. Wilson refused medical treatment after being assessed by the Branchburg Rescue Squad, according to police. One person was at home on the second floor of the home at the time of the crash and was safely escorted out of the house by police. While speaking with him, officers observed that Wilson may have been under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, police said. Police tried to conduct field sobriety tests on Wilson, but he allegedly refused to cooperate, police said. Wilson was then arrested and taken to police headquarters where he allegedly refused to give a breath sample. A check of Wilson's driving record revealed that his license was suspended for previous DWI convictions. The police department received a Superior Court warrant to collect blood and urine to determine alcohol and/or drug content, police said. Wilson was taken to the Somerset County Jail after being medically cleared. Wilson has twice been sentenced to state prison for drug offenses, in Somerset County in 1998 and in Union County in 2001. He also faced two DWI charges in Hillsborough in 2006 and 2010. After the 2010 conviction, his license was suspended for 10 Readington, his license was suspended for eight years in May on a charge of refusing to take a breath test. He was also ordered to drive with an interlock device for two years. Email: mdeak@ This article originally appeared on Branchburg NJ alleged drunk driver crashes into home Solve the daily Crossword
