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East Brunswick News

May 20, 2026

EWING, NJ – Rachel Gerould drove in three runs to lead East Brunswick to a 7-3 softball victory over Ewing on Wednesday.Gerould went 3-for-4 to pace a 14-hit attack for the Bears (17-8), who took a 5-2 lead with four runs in the third inning.Emma Turzani went 2-for-4 with two RBI for East ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick School District kicked off its annual Spring Art Walk on Friday, May 15 at the township's Municipal Complex with a special opening celebration. Don't worry. Residents who didn't get a chance to go to the evening opening still have an opportunity to enjoy the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick residents, students, township officials, school leaders and community organizations gathered for the 10th annual Unity Walk, a milestone event led by the East Brunswick Human Relations Council and centered on respect, understanding and the continuing work of ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick Public Schools has announced details for its 2026-2027 General Education Inclusive Preschool Program, which will be open to eligible 3- and 4-year-old children who live in East Brunswick.The district said the program provides an inclusive preschool setting for ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders and community members Sunday evening during “The People’s Covenant: Faith, Community, and Our Expectations for Congress,” a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Youth Council is marking its 25th anniversary in a tasty way on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bicenntenial Park on Hardenburg Lane. With temperatures expected to be in the 90s again on May 20, residents may want to stop by the park to enjoy a free ice ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Fern Road is closed between Dunhams Corner Road and Tall Oaks Drive due to emergency roadway repairs, according to a traffic notification issued to motorists.At this time, officials have not provided an estimated reopening time for the roadway.Police personnel are on scene to ...

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ – Top-seeded Sayreville eliminated fifth-seeded East Brunswick in the semifinal round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with a 4-2 softball victory over the Bears on Monday night.Sayreville (22-1) erased a 1-0 deficit with two runs in the fourth inning and two more in ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Drivers are being advised to avoid a section of Riva Avenue on Tuesday, May 19, as road construction is expected to impact traffic for much of the day.The affected area is Riva Avenue between Hardenburg Lane and the Milltown Borough border. The traffic advisory will be in ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County will host its annual “Celebrate Middlesex County” event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.The free, family-friendly event invites residents from across the county to explore the many programs, services, and departments that ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — AAPI of East Brunswick hosted a congressional candidate meet-and-greet at Cozy Cup Cafe on Route 18, giving East Brunswick residents an opportunity to speak with candidates running in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.The event was attended by AAPI leaders Kimberley ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Brunswick Hills OBGYN opened its doors in 1996. For many area women, the doctors have provided long-term care, sometimes from the college years all the way through menopause and beyond. So, it was a shock when, earlier this month, rumors began to circulate in online forums that ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick received a clean review of its 2025 municipal finances during the May 11 Township Council meeting, with the township’s auditor reporting an unmodified opinion, no findings of grant noncompliance and no new audit recommendations.The audit was presented by John ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Public Library will be opening its doors once again for regular business hours on Monday. East Brunswick's popular library has been closed since April 27 to allow for the installation of a new HVAC system. The installation comes just in time as temperatures ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Crystal Springs Family Waterpark will open for Memorial Day weekend on May 23, but questions about its operating hours, staffing and long-term financial position remained a point of public concern during the May 11 East Brunswick Township Council meeting.Council President Dana ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Kyan Dohn was a three-year starter for the East Brunswick High School varsity boys lacrosse team. After graduation, he took his skills to SUNY Morrisville's Division III men's lacrosse program. For the second time in his collegiate career, Dohn has received recognition from a ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The trajectory of Christina Lee's start on Friday closely paralleled her start to the 2026 season.The sophomore from East Brunswick spent the first few innings uncomfortable with the footing in the pitching circle at Woodbridge High School's field. But, as the game went along, Lee ...

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HELMETTA/SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Yard sale lovers will want to put Spotswood and Helmetta on the list for the upcoming weekend. Both Helmetta and Spotswood are holding their annual spring borough-wide yard sale weekends on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following are the ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Township Council adopted the township’s amended 2026 municipal budget on Monday, May 11, 2026, night, approving an $89,410,071.66 spending plan after a budget amendment that changed several revenue and appropriation lines but kept the total budget amount ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Recreation Department is inviting residents to come out to the special grand opening of the new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open the play space which was designed for children of ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Recreation Department Coordinator Karen Masucci is inviting residents to a special grand reopening ceremony for East Spotswood Park on Friday, May 15 at 3:30 p.m. The ceremony, weather permitting, officially reopens the newly renovated playground area of East Spotswood ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Board of Education discussed the rejection of the bid for the Frost Elementary School parking lot project at its May 7 meeting after district officials said the only submitted bid came in over budget.The item came up under the board’s Business and Support ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Board of Education approved its final 2026-27 school district budget on Thursday, May 7, after a public hearing that outlined how the district closed a projected $5.59 million budget gap through a mix of new revenue, staffing changes and spending ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The final marking period is always an exciting one for high school seniors with graduation looming in June. This week, East Brunswick High School senior Camille De La Cruz earned a remarkable achievement more than a month before she officially receives her high school diploma.

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick softball team advanced in the first round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with an 8-0 victory over South Brunswick on Wednesday.Christine Lee pitched a three-hitter with six strikeouts and no walks in seven innings.Makenna Gay went 2-for-4 with ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A fugitive wanted by the South Brunswick Police Department for a robbery in December 2025 was arrested and returned to New Jersey last week. According to a news release from South Brunwick Police Deputy Chief James Ryan, 45-year-old Nathan E. Simpson was arrested and returned ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial summer kick off along the Jersey Shore. It also means it's time for the annual Memorial Day Parade in Spotswood, which is sponsored by American Legion Post 253. Spotswood's Memorial Day Parade takes place on Monday, May 25. The parade lineup is ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Fourth of July Committee made a big announcement on Monday. Milltown Fourth of July Committee President David Potter shared an important reveal on social media to kick off the week, announcing that lifelong borough resident Gary Conger would serve as the 2026 Milltown ...

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