East Brunswick News
By TONY GALLOTTO
August 26, 2024
NEW JERSEY — Democrats started to swiftly line up to replace U.S. Rep. William “Bill” Pascrell Jr. within 48 hours of his death on Wednesday, Aug. 21 – not out of callousness, but necessity to comply with state law. Pascrell’s untimely death gave Democrats only eight days to nominate a 9th ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - On Friday, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Spotswood Police Department Officer in Charge Captain Edward Schapley announced the arrest of 45-year-old Raymond Remus. According to a press release from the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, Remus was arrested ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There was some crazy boating happening this month in Great Oak Park, where the Cub Scouts of Pack 223 led a community-wide "Raingutter Regatta" event. The Raingutter Regatta is a well-loved Cub Scouting activity. Participants built sailboats and used straws to provide ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - "During high school, I played junior hockey and still hold two league records: most time spent in the penalty box, and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab somebody." ...Happy Gilmore So why did they do it? Why did way over a thousand locals ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Although the calendar still says August, this weekend is set to feel more like early to mid-September, with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s. It’s the perfect time for a Summerfest celebration, a pirate ship boat ride, or an outdoor wine and cheese fundraiser. The Gold ...
CHICAGO, IL - Last week, in a remarkable show of solidarity, 55 balloon artists from across North America put their own businesses on hold at a moment’s notice to travel to Chicago, including a local Balloon Designer from East Brunswick. Their mission was clear: to support their dear friend and ...
BELMAR, NJ — Wearing a $12 “beach badge” is apparently taken very seriously here. Belmar cops stopped a 28-year-old surfer visiting from California – with no beach badge pinned on his wetsuit – on Tuesday, Aug. 20th. He ended up in a chokehold, tackled to the sand, and escorted away in ...
Leer en español NEWARK — Plans for a new development submitted to the Central Planning Board that include 1,008 residential units in two towers promise to bring new heights to Newark. The 51-story project is planned to have 427 units on one tower and 581 units in a second tower, said Daniel ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The student organization that arranged a four-day encampment at Rutgers’ Voorhees Mall and forced the postponement of final exams for about 1,000 students last spring when it threatened to escalate its protests has been suspended by the university. The Rutgers chapter of the ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Organizers of the 27th annual “Woodbridge Crossroads of New Jersey 5K” have announced that all money raised from this event on Sunday Sept. 1 will benefit the Marisa Tufaro Foundation. Since its inception seven years ago, the non-profit Marisa Tufaro Foundation has contributed ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - The Sayreville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred last night on Swider Drive off Washington Road in the borough last night. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the SPD announced today that on August 20, 2024, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be conducting mosquito control treatment (spraying via trucks) to control and reduce mosquitoes that can spread viruses (like West Nile Virus) and/or minimize nuisance mosquitoes to ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Middlesex County’s EARTH Center will host their annual Center Garden, Arts, and Music Festival on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, located at 42 Riva Avenue. This family-friendly event is free and sponsored by Middlesex County and Rutgers ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers, a school that postponed 1,000 or so students’ final exams last spring after those inhabiting a tent-lined encampment threatened to escalate their pro-Palestinian protests, will require demonstrators to obtain university approval prior to any protests under new regulations ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As we approach the end of the summer, Recreation still has a very busy calendar of activities and events that are sure to delight residents! Brunswick the Bear’s Summer Bonanza continues with the Acoustic Concert Series tomorrow night (8/20/24), at the Municipal Complex at 7 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The East Brunswick High School football program had a more active off-season than most teams would prefer.After a 1-9 season in 2023, Andy Steinfeld was replaced after five seasons as the Bears' head coach despite there being quite a bit of support for him to remain. (See that ...
NEWTON, NJ –No illness has been reported following the detection of West Nile Virus in adult mosquitoes in Newton, according to the Sussex County Office of Mosquito Control, in an announcement dated earlier this month. The department said they will continue to “aggressively treat for mosquitoes ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The NJ Historical Commission released its first list of 32 sites to be honored on the state’s new “Black Heritage Trail,” places considered “meaningful to Black history, heritage, and culture.” Middlesex County comes up woefully short. Just one site in this 323-square-mile ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Middlesex County Board of Elections has confirmed ballot placement for national, county, and local candidates for the upcoming general election to be held on November 5, 2024. This year, in addition to the national election for the President of the United States which ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library have partnered with Welcoming America to present a panel discussion at the East Brunswick Public Library to provide guidance to recent immigrants about how to start their own ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - One seldom ever knows the possible impact that a single gesture of positivity and beauty can have on an entire community, but Anthony Riccardelli knew. His display of Christmas lights on Farm Circle Road brought joy to thousands of local residents over the years here in East ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A specialized group of rescuers from the New Market Fire Department will be honored next month for their heroic lifesaving efforts after saving the occupants of numerous vehicles from flooded streets last winter. On December 18, 2023, a morning storm dumped almost three inches ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Pat Hobbs has resigned as the athletic director at Rutgers University, breaking ties with a department that has a budget of almost $170 million - accounting for about 3% of the school’s $5.6 billion budget. Hobbs is stepping down due to health issues, according to a statement ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There's still lots of summer left, Bears, but it is also time to plan ahead for the upcoming 2024/25 school year. Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski announced that the first day of school is Thursday, September 5th. Student forms that need to be completed annually are ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - After a week of rain and disruption, the county fair closed Sunday on a high note as the sun finally broke through on Saturday. Tropical Storm Debby, which brought relentless downpours and forced early closures and cancelations earlier in the week, eased off just in time to ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — In the wake of the most significant changes to New Jersey’s affordable housing legislation in four decades, Middlesex County’s Office of Human Services volunteer advocacy group, the Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), invited experts, municipal leaders, and non-profit ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Cindy Braun can show students how to whip up a pâté in the three-credit Garde Manger course. Andrew Rubin can suggest the best entrée choices while planning a corporate luncheon for, say, 100 investment bankers in the four-credit Banquet and Dining Room Management ...
TRENTON, NJ — To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will ...