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East Brunswick News

January 22, 2026

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - PSE&G crews will continue to replace gaslines in East Brunswick this week and the week of January 26, according to a notice from the township. To see all scheduled work in the cental New Jersey area for the next two weeks, click here.Service replacements will continue on ...

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a utility-costs state of emergency in an inauguration speech filled with New Jersey pride on Tuesday, as she moved to take on the affordability crisis in the Garden State and “shake up the status quo.”Standing before state lawmakers in the N.J. Performing Arts Center ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — A strong opening period put the CBR (Chargers Bears Rams) hockey team in control early Wednesday afternoon, but two quick second-period goals shifted momentum as Colonia pulled away for an 8–3 victory at Proskate.CBR set the tone early, as sophomore goaltender Grady ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The EB Chinese Restaurant, located at 324 Rues Lane, will host a ‘Dine to Donate’ event on Thursday, January 22, from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM to support the East Brunswick Friends of the Library. The restaurant will donate 25% of the proceeds to the Friends of the Library to any ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - Karaoke Night is making a comeback on Saturday, January 24, at the VFW Clark-Moetz Post 2319. This popular fundraiser hosted by the Milltown Fourth of July Committee is always a huge hit. Doors open at 7 p.m. A $30 donation to the Milltown Fourth of July Committee includes admission, ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - A portion of Route 18 southbound will close during overnight hours on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the NJDOT. The full road closure is necessary to reconstruct the right lane. In the case of inclement weather, work will take place the following night.Route 18 southbound ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — When the lights dimmed for the premiere of a new documentary produced by the EBTV crew, the audience was not simply watching a film. They were witnessing the story of how one woman’s vision, persistence, and lifelong commitment helped define East Brunswick’s identity as a ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The East Brunswick girls basketball team raced out to a 15-point advantage after a quarter and coasted to a 57-16 victory over South Plainfield on Tuesday night.Zoey Aleixo scored 15 points and handed out three assists for East Brunswick (12-3), which outscored South ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township has accepted bids to operate the concessions at the newly opened Ice Arena. To learn more about the East Brunswick Ice Arena, click here.The bids do not reflect who will be awarded the contract. The vendors will pay the Ice Arean/the Township a gross percentage of ...

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East Brunswick residents are joining communities across New Jersey this January in observing Muslim Heritage Month, a statewide recognition honoring the history, culture and contributions of Muslim Americans. Governor Phil Murphy has officially proclaimed January 2026 as Muslim Heritage Month in ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal offices and the public library will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday.Garbage collection will resume as normally scheduled on Monday. The Recycling Center will be closed for the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Police Department has partnered with the Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police to take part in the “Blue Envelope Program,” an initiative designed to promote safer and more positive interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Borough Council President Andrew Zaborney announced his candidacy for the open seat in the New Jersey 12th Congressional District. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman is not seeking re-election for the seat she's held representing New Jersey in the United States House of ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Residents and those who work in East Brunswick will once again have the opportunity to grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers by reserving a plot at the East Brunswick Community Garden for the 2026 gardening season.Located adjacent to the municipal complex off Rues Lane, ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Triston Harvey and Matt Mikulka each scored 13 points to lead five scorers in double figures for East Brunswick in a 73-49 boys basketball victory over Woodbridge on Saturday.Andrew Caruso finished with 12 points for the Bears (14-1), who outscored Woodbridge, 20-6, in the first ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - A portion of Route 18 southbound will be closed during overnight hours on Monday and Tuesday, according to NJDOT. In case of inclement weather, work will be done the following day.The roadway will be closed from Edgeboro Road to Milltown Road to reconstruct the right lane on ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A new opportunity for young performers is taking shape in East Brunswick with the launch of a Children’s Choir designed to nurture musical talent, confidence and community among local youth.According to information gathered from organizers, the East Brunswick Children’s Choir, ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — For patients living with severe joint pain, the ability to walk without discomfort can feel out of reach, especially for those without health insurance. Through a quiet but impactful partnership with Operation Walk USA, Seaview Orthopaedics and RWJBarnabas Health Monmouth ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Planning Board held its annual reorganization this week, marking both a new beginning and a significant farewell.The board formally welcomed Maria Mueller, who was sworn in as a new member. A recent high school graduate, Mueler was recognized for stepping ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority has awarded a $5.38 million grant for the borough’s ferry terminal, adding to $86 million in federal and state grants it has already accumulated.Carteret’s “Multimodal Ferry Terminal” broke ground on Dec. 12th, 2025. It is expected ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick boys basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a 63-27 victory over Gov. Livingston on Thursday.Matt Mikulka scored 12 points and Dylan McLean and Cam Vick had 11 points apiece for the Bears (13-1), who led, 40-6, at halftime.Seniors honored with their ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Yes, Virginia will open tonight at Playhouse 22, located at the East Brunswick Community Center at 721 Cranbury Road. The play will go from January 16 through January 25, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. To purchase tickets, click here.“The story of two ...

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MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - CBR returned to the ProSkate Ice Arena on Wednesday to host Hopewell Valley High School in an out-of-conference game. The Chargers-Bears-Rams went into the game with a two-game winning streak after ending an eight-game skid against Red Bank Regional High School last week.

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick officials used the Jan. 12 Township Council meeting to explain several water-related resolutions, including an emergency repair following a water main break and steps to strengthen the township’s water system through additional interconnections with neighboring ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – East Brunswick held off a late rally to hang on for a 56-54 girls basketball victory over Piscataway on Thursday.Ava Catanho scored 17 points, passed for three assists and made two steals for East Brunswick (11-2), which outscored Piscataway, 17-10, in the third quarter to take a ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - An East Brunswick man has been arrested and charged with insider trading, according to the District Attorney's Office of Massachusetts. Hong Wang, age 59, was arrested at his home on Wednesday morning and will appear in a federal court in Boston at a later date.Wang was a ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Questions about Brunswick Square Mall’s future dominated part of the public comment portion of East Brunswick’s Jan. 12 Township Council meeting, as residents asked township officials for clearer information on what is happening at the site and what role local boards will ...

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Newark’s superintendent paused a school board retreat on Saturday to ask a simple question: If a school district has 100 fewer students, how many left?Silence followed. After waiting, he answered his own question.The irony is that while the board struggled with the math, Newark Public Schools was ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - According to numerous reports, Verizon customers have been experiencing service outages for the past few hours. Verizon has issued a statement saying they are aware of the outage and stated “Our engineers are engaged and are working to identify and solve the issue quickly. We ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...

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