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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - When East Brunswick’s school elections were moved to November several years ago, we were immediately concerned that our non-partisan and apolitical Board of Education would eventually become partisan and political. Besides our thriving students, world-class staff, and cutting-edge curriculum, our school district has enjoyed a Board of Education that has made decisions based ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ- East Brunswick Republican Candidates for Council, Councilwoman Camille Clark, Curt Philipczak and Dhar Khona released a plan to stretch to the tax dollars of the residents of East Brunswick.  The plan consists of the following points.

Smart Redevelopment that protects quality of life- No more high density housing, high-rises and apartments in residential neighborhoods.  ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A former Perth Amboy firefighter faces charges of sexually assaulting a teenager over a period of four years, when the victim was 13 to 16 years old,  with the first assault occurring a decade ago, authorities said today.

Hugo Fleites, 57, of Perth Amboy was arrested today and charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault from incidents that occurred between 1998 ...

TRENTON, NJ – Two bills designed to help ease healthcare delivery by allowing pharmacy interns and externs to administer vaccines and injectable medications while gaining, under supervision, critical hands-on training, advanced in the Assembly Monday.

The combined bills (A-342, A-343) would allow pharmacy interns and externs to administer vaccines, injectable medications, biologicals and ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Several hundred people filled the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens today at the funeral service for New Brunswick Vice Principal Tyrone Harrison, who was struck by a car and killed.

"I know this is tough for all of us," Harrison's brother, Shawn, told the people who filled the pews. "Yet, you look around this church. Everyone here Tyrone touched in a positive way.

Dear Editor,

For some odd reason, I am a victim of a smear campaign by several outspoken local Republican Party leaders. As a candidate for the BOE, my role would be non-partisan and only in the best interest of all stakeholders, regardless of party affiliation. In fact, I feel there is no place for partisan politics in a local election..simply the best person for the job.

Most recently, I ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -  The East Brunswick Education Association hosted at "meet the Candidates" event last Tuesday at the Community Arts Center to provide an open forum to those local residents running for membership on the Board of Education.  Nine candidates were questioned by Wayne Dibofsky, former Associate Director of Governmental Relations for the NJEA in front of an audience of about ...

Last time we checked, it was barely the beginning of summer, and now it’s already autumn. How did your air conditioner hold up over the past few months? 

If you skipped having your system maintained in the spring or summer, it’s important make sure it’s still in good shape now so you can stay comfortable next season.

The number one cause of air conditioning and heating failure is dirt. To ...

‘Other Desert Cities’ unfolds with family secrets at Chatham Playhouse

By LIZ KEILL

CHATHAM, NJ – “Other Desert Cities,” the stirring drama by Jon Robin Baitz, revolves around a family’s loyalties and deceptions in a tony Palm Springs household. “Other Desert Cities” refers to the signs along the exit ramps on the California freeway.

The twists and turns center on daughter Brooke ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Students looking for a chance to display their knowledge in the STEM field can do so through the Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at encouraging elementary and high school students to pursue an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) through coding. The challenge is designed to highlight student ...