Middlesex County News

May 3, 2026

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's new ice arena is hosting three Girls Try Hockey for Free sessions this week on Tuesday, May 5, Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7. All three sessions run from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and are for girls aged four to nine. Ice skating or hockey experience is not ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's new ice arena is hosting three Girls Try Hockey for Free sessions this week on Tuesday, May 5, Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7. All three sessions run from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and are for girls aged four to nine. Ice skating or hockey experience is not ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Chef Maricel Gentile has served up delicious East Asian cuisine at her Main Street restaurant since 2024, with cooking lessons and catering for many corporate and special regional events.Recently, Chef Gentile – from Maricel’s Kitchen – published her debut cookbook. “Maricel's ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Three deadly accidents have occurred in South Brunswick Township this spring. The first occurred back on March 27 and involved three vehicles along Route 130 near Melrich Road. There was a fatality in the crash along with injuries to two others. A 64-year-old Somerset man died ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is providing voters in New Jersey with many easy and accessible ways to cast their vote in the 2026 Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Those options include mailing ballots through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or dropping a ballot in any of ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Recent reports about a new scam targeting residents is making the rounds, prompting the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office to issue a fraud alert on Thursday. The latest scam, which may appear in an unsolicited text, email or telephone call, relates to unpaid parking ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Recent reports about a new scam targeting residents is making the rounds, prompting the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office to issue a fraud alert on Thursday. The latest scam, which may appear in an unsolicited text, email or telephone call, relates to unpaid parking ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Recent reports about a new scam targeting residents is making the rounds, prompting the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office to issue a fraud alert on Thursday. The latest scam, which may appear in an unsolicited text, email or telephone call, relates to unpaid parking ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Recent reports about a new scam targeting residents is making the rounds, prompting the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office to issue a fraud alert on Thursday. The latest scam, which may appear in an unsolicited text, email or telephone call, relates to unpaid parking ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Borough Council at its meeting of Monday, April 27, honored longtime resident and U.S. Navy veteran Ed Jacobs for his service to the nation during one of the most critical moments in modern history—the Cuban Missile Crisis.He was escorted by a color guard and given a ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for a fun way to kick off May? Head to the May Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. On the ticket for May is the NewBruns Brass. This New Brunswick-based seven-piece, New Orleans-style jazz band is a must-see. Their traditional ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Standing in the shadow of the Health & Life Science Exchange (HELIX) – a $2 billion-plus project that represents the most ambitious development effort in the city's history – Mayor Jim Cahill paid tribute to the men and women whose hard work is bringing it to life.During ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - For girls in grades kindergarten through eighth grade interested in trying lacrosse, Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms. This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse interested in seeing ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents and drivers will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project taking place along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK - Motorists will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28, through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both directions, but with intermittent detours in ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK - Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade . This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse who are interested learning the sport. The clinic will be on ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — The mayor and Borough Council have honored longtime resident and U.S. Navy veteran Ed Jacobs for his service to the nation during one of the most critical moments in modern history, the Cuban Missile Crisis.Jacobs, 83,  was escorted into the Township Council meeting  on Monday, ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents and drivers will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project taking place along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A comprehensive roadway improvement project is kicking off on Monday, April 27 on Dundee Road (from Stillwell Road to 27 Dundee Road) and Ritter Road in South Brunswick that includes major infrastructure and roadway upgrades, according to a press release from the township on ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents and drivers will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project taking place along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Maricel's Kitchen on Main Street has been offering area residents something different in East Brunswick since 2024, providing catering, cooking lessons, corporate dining and special events featuring Filipino and Asian cuisines. It's a popular spot for foodies with a focus on ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents and drivers will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project taking place along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mothers and their newborn babies appear to be in good hands at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital, where maternity care got high marks in Newsweek’s latest 2026 study.Robert Wood Johnson is one of four RWJBarnabas Health named to ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - A suspect in the vehicle pursuit and aggravated assault on Milltown Police officers has been apprehended, according to a press release from Milltown Police Chief Christopher Johnson. The April 21 arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred in the parking lot of Home Dept on April ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - A suspect in the vehicle pursuit and aggravated assault on Milltown Police officers has been apprehended, according to a press release from Milltown Police Chief Christopher Johnson. The April 21 arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred in the parking lot of Home Dept on April ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants. The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something different to do with the kids this summer? How about spending some time on the ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena? Online registration is open now for Learn to Skate and Freestyle Camps for the upcoming summer. Learn to Skate camps are for participants ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mothers and their newborn babies appear to be in good hands at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital, where maternity care got high marks in Newsweek’s latest 2026 study. Robert Wood Johnson is one of four RWJBarnabas Health named to ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - A suspect in the vehicle pursuit and aggravated assault on Milltown Police officers has been apprehended, according to a press release from Milltown Police Chief Christopher Johnson. The April 21 arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred in the parking lot of Home Dept on April ...

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