East Brunswick News
By LUCY HARPER - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
June 7, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
EDISON, NJ - The Greater Middlesex Conference held its annual Scholar-Athlete Award banquet this week at the Pines Manor in Edison. Each spring, the GMC recognizes one male and one female senior who has distinguished themselves in the classroom as well as in their respective sport. The 2026 Greater ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Hundreds gathered at the new Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Team Brazil as they get set for the 2026 World Cup. On the most successful national soccer programs in the world and one of the favorites at this year’s tournament, the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Students, families, teachers and staff from schools across Middlesex County continue to make a major impact in the fight against food insecurity through their ongoing support of REPLENISH.During the 2025–2026 school year, 106 schools – including many in Carteret and Woodbridge – ...
SPOTSWOOD/EAST BRUNSWICK/MILLTOWN, NJ - It was an exciting morning on Friday, as police officers from the Spotswood, East Brunswick, South River and Milltown Police Departments joined in on the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey. Police Officers ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - New Jersey's State Seal of Biliteracy program started in 2016 as a way to encourage high school students to understand the value of becoming proficient in a second language. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 62,000 seals and counting. South Brunswick High ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County proudly presents its 2026 lineup of Plays-in-the-Park shows featuring local renditions of three popular Broadway musicals at Roosevelt Park from June through August.This summer’s Plays-in-the-Park performances will be “All Shook Up,” “1776,” and “Guys & Dolls" at ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The arrival of Brazil's national team quickly became the talk of Morris Township on Monday. Helicopters overhead and fans gathering along Columbia Turnpike signaled that one of the world's most recognizable soccer teams had officially arrived in Morris County to begin ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The town’s newest public mural is a tribute to New Jersey’s deadliest 1951 train wreck, and it honors local people who joined rescuers to sift through the rubble to recover dead and injured passengers from the derailment.Municipal officials recently unveiled the sprawling mural at ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick marked a new community milestone with its first Jewish Heritage Month celebration, bringing residents, families and community leaders together to recognize Jewish American history, culture, traditions and contributions.The event created an opportunity for ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Everyone is getting ready to roll out the red, white and blue for the nation's 250th and East Brunswick Township is prepping too. This week, more than 2,000 East Brunswick High School students dressed in red, white or blue in order to create a commemorative ‘250’ on the field ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ — The East Brunswick boys tennis team won the NJSIAA Group 4 state championship on Thursday afternoon, defeating Livingston, 4–1, at Mercer County Park to claim the program’s first state title in four years.At first singles, East Brunswick's Neil Lund rallied but fell short as ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The 200 Club of Middlesex County recently honored 66 police officers, firefighters and first-responders for their heroic actions, life-saving rescues, and successful investigations to protect public safety. The 52nd annual 200 Club of Middlesex County award ceremony and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Community Sinfonia delivered an inspiring afternoon of music during its Season 2 concert on Sunday, May 31, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center’s Elliott Taubenslag Theater. Conducted by Nate White, the performance ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Time is ticking when it comes to registering kids and teens for the East Brunswick Recreation Department's popular full-day camps and summer theater for the upcoming summer of 2026. There's still time though. Online registration closes on Friday, June 5 at 4 p.m. The East ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - According to a Nixle advisory from the Spotswood Police Department on Wednesday, June 3 at 3:38 p.m., the traffic signal at Main Street and Summerhill road is not operational because of a motor vehicle accident. Spotswood Police officers are on the scene directing traffic. Drivers ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Milltown Police Department Chief Christopher Johnson announced on Monday that he is retiring after 29 years of service to the borough. Johnson's retirement is effective as of Wednesday, July 1. Johnson became Milltown Police Department's chief on January 1, 2024, after the retirement ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Township Council recognized East Brunswick High School senior Miley Weiner at its May 28 meeting, honoring her selection as a 2026 Coca-Cola Scholar and her record of leadership, academic achievement, and community service.Councilwoman Dana Winston presented ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Even though June has just begun, the countdown to July 4 is on because this one is a special one. America is turning 250. Many towns are already holding events as the nation gears up for the United States' special milestone. The East Brunswick Museum is inviting residents to ...
12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NJ — Almost 93% of the votes have been counted in the primary in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.According to unofficial results, Adam Hamawy has won on the Democratic side. Gregg Mele ran unopposed on the Republican side.Tuesday’s winners will face off in the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick boys tennis team swept Hillsborough, 5–0, to win the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 championship on Tuesday.The Bears (16–4) controlled the match from start to finish. Neil Lund defeated Hillsborough’s Khoi Hoang in straight sets at first singles. Lund won ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something to do this weekend? Head to Middlesex County 4-H's second annual Spring Fest on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Middlesex County 4-H Center on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. This family-friendly event features an animal petting zoo, dog ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Some stories are spoken. Some are danced. Some are written. And some remain unspoken.That message shaped “Unspoken,” a mental health awareness event held May 30 at the East Brunswick Public Library, where community members gathered for a morning of reflection, performance and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Just can't bear to part with that favorite blanket or hoodie that's worn through? How about the much-loved stuffed animal a little one can't sleep without or that broken necklace that's a family heirloom? Well, it might not be too late to save it. That's what the upcoming ...
NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic, whether it's a morning commute up Route 18 North or heading to and from work along Route 287 or driving on the Turnpike or Parkway in either direction. It doesn't matter what part of the state either. North, Central or South Jersey, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 15-year-old Alana Wells. Wells was last seen in the area of Sweet Gum Lane on a ring doorbell camera at around 5:24 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. She was last seen wearing a green crew neck ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Age is just a number, but when those birthday candles start to reach 90 and above, the birthdays are especially noteworthy. That's why the Middlesex County Office on Aging pulls out all the stops when it comes to their annual 90+ Birthday Bash. South Brunswick's very popular ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Residents may have noticed the speed display sign on JFK Drive this month. Adding the portable radar trailer equipped with a speed display sign has been a part of the speed study initiated on JFK Drive by the Milltown Police Department. The speed study came as a result of a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Now that the calendar is turning the page from May to June, it's time to start thinking about those summer plans. One of the fun things about the upcoming season is being able to enjoy fun outdoor events close to home. This is true of the 2026 East Brunswick Summer Market ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Not all superheroes wear capes and that message rang loud and clear last week when the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community gathered to honor third-grader Nora Klimchak.Nora was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ...