East Brunswick News
By TAPINTO EAST BRUNSWICK STAFF
February 17, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Police are reporting a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of the Old Bridge Turnpike and Flagler Street. A utility pole is down, and the roadway is closed, according to a notice sent out on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.Authorities have not released any further information, such as ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - A portion of Route 18 northbound and the ramp onto Rues Lane will be closed this week during overnight hours, according to NJDOT. The closure is necessary to reconstruct the right lane.The right and center lanes on Route 18 northbound from Rues Lane to the Brunswick Square Mall ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — After serving the community for nearly four decades, South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond J. Hayducka, Jr. will retire on September 1. Hayducka has been police chief in South Brunswick for 21 years. “It’s been an honor and privilege to serve the residents of South Brunswick ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Township Council approved a grant application for $1,500,000 for the construction of a new water transmission main across Route 1 near Ryders Lane. The application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs was approved via resolution at the council meeting on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – It was a memorable week for East Brunswick High School athletics, highlighted by a third consecutive sectional championship in girls swimming and a major coaching milestone on the basketball court.According to information shared by East Brunswick High School Athletic Supervisor ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department's drone unit assisted in the apprehension of two suspects who stole several dirt bikes in South Brunswick, according to authorities. Christopher Diaz-Escobar, an 18-year-old male from New Brunswick, and a 17-year-old male from New Brunswick ...
TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Senate committee moved forward a 40-cent monthly surcharge on phone bills to fund the state’s suicide and crisis hotline after residents testified Monday about how the hotline plays a critical role during mental health emergencies. Senate Bill 3013 would establish a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Ice Arena will officially open its doors to the public on March 22. The grand opening ceremony will be open to the public. For more information about the Ice Arena and available services, click here.The Ice Arena has been under construction since September ...
EAST BUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal offices and the public library will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents' Day, according to the township. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday.Public schools will be closed today for the holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday.The recycling ...
FREEHOLD, NJ — A Monmouth County grand jury has indicted three Woodbridge teenagers in the June 12th, 2025 shooting death of 18-year-old TikTok influencer Chrystofer A. Whyte on a beach in Long Branch.Alleged shooter, Jahbron J. Goff, 18, from Woodbridge, is charged with first-degree murder and ...
NEW JERSEY – Grocery bills have become a growing burden for American households, with prices up nearly 30% since 2019, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. While incomes have not kept pace, forcing families nationwide to devote more of their paychecks to food, a new study shows New Jersey ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Public School District Community Programs Department is once again offering a range of summer learning opportunities for young children, including the Kindergarten Readiness Academy and Summer Early Learning Academy. New this year is the inaugural First Grade ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The second-seeded East Brunswick girls basketball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with a 59-31 victory over Monroe on Saturday afternoon.Julianna DelosSantos-Branson collected 15 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Two weeks ago, East Brunswick trounced St. Thomas Aquinas by 17 points in a regular-season boys basketball game.But when they met again, St. Thomas Aquinas didn't miss shots, didn't miss free throws and didn't turn the ball over for a good portion of the game.Senior forward ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - A New York man has been arrested and charged in connection with a bus crash near Niagara Falls resulting in the death of five passengers, including an East Brunswick resident. New York State Police have identified Pinki Changrani, age 60 of East Brunswick, as one of the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council voted on February 9 to award a two-year competitive contract for the operation of the food and beverage concession at the new East Brunswick Ice Arena to FAVM Pizza Corp, following a multi-step evaluation process conducted under New Jersey’s ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is restricting the US Immigration & Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) from using state properties in its crackdowns on alleged illegal immigrants, and has launched a state onine “portal” for New Jerseyans to post potentially “unconstitutional” ICE ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Route 18 will be closed tonight in both directions between Edgeboro Road and West Ferris Street during overnight hours, according to NJDOT. The full road closure is necessary to install a gas main.The closure will begin on Friday at 10:00 PM and will continue until Saturday at ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - In November 2025, Spotswood Mayor Rich O'Brien alerted residents to the news that the borough of Spotswood and the Spotswood School District had been the victims of a cybercrime, resulting in the loss of $4.8 million dollars in a public release posted on the borough's website. The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - CBR christened its new home rink in East Brunswick last week on February 4. It was the program's Senior Night and the first-ever game at the EB Ice Arena. The EB Ice Arena will be the Chargers-Bears-Rams home ice going forward. On Thursday, CBR returned to the EB Ice Arena, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — During the recent board meeting, the East Brunswick Board of Education received a legislative update from Board Member Antoinette Evola regarding ongoing discussions in Trenton surrounding Payments in Lieu of Taxes, commonly known as PILOT agreements, and their relationship to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick boys basketball team advanced in the round of 16 of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with an 88-53 victory over Middlesex on Thursday night.Senior guard Cam Vick led four scorers in double figures with 30 points for East Brunswick (19-5), which ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Residents are advised to avoid the area of Ryders Lane near Guernsey Lane due to a water main break, according to a recent notice from the East Brunswick Police Department. Authorities do not have an estimated time for when the repairs will be complete.Officers are on the scene ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Township Council approved a resolution to recognize the work of Charles Hepple, who served on the Planning Board for over 25 years. Heppel was honored by the Council and Mayor Brad Cohen during their meeting on Monday.“Like many other good volunteers, we enjoy doing what we ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Borough Council President Andrew Zaborney announced his candidacy for the open seat in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District in January. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman is not seeking re-election for the seat she's held representing New Jersey in the United States ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Residents, township officials and faith leaders gathered at the East Brunswick Public Library for the township’s sixth annual Ramadan lighting ceremony, an event that speakers described as both a celebration of faith and a reflection of the community’s inclusive spirit.The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The newly built East Brunswick Ice Arena opened its doors to local and regional business leaders this week as it hosted a breakfast networking event organized by the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce.The event brought together members of the business community, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Second-seeded East Brunswick raced out to a 29-point lead by the end of one quarter and went on to a 68-30 girls basketball victory over North Brunswick in the first round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament on Wednesday night.Ava Catanho scored 17 points and had two ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - A variety of handmade goods, original artwork, and creative crafts filled Busy Bee Fashion and Art Studio on Saturday, Feb. 8, as community members gathered for a Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Market.The event ran from noon to 4:00 p.m. and featured local vendors offering items such ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Board of Education approved two new shared services agreements with the East Brunswick Township, formalizing continued cooperation between the school district and municipal government.The agreements, approved during the board’s most recent public meeting, ...