East Brunswick News
By DAWN MILLER
April 21, 2026
EDISON, NJ - Sportsmanship was on display at the Greater Middlesex Conference Sportsmanship Awards on Wednesday, April 15 at the Pines Manor in Edison. More than 60 student-athletes were recognized for the positive way they conduct themselves on and off the field at the 2026 Dan Hayston Memorial ...
As New Jersey prepares to host eight matches of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, including the final, Governor Mikie Sherrill said her administration is working to ensure the state’s transportation system can handle the influx of fans without placing undue strain on residents and daily commuters.In a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Under sunny skies with a little bit of an early morning chill in the air on Saturday, the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission's spring Freecylcing Day took over the front parking lot of the Community Arts Center. What's freecycling? Freecycling is both a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Saturday, April 25 is earmarked for fun at the Community Arts Center. There is a lot going on that residents won't want to miss out on. The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with the East Brunswick Youth Council's fourth annual Color Fun Run. This family-friendly event features a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick will receive $1.5 million in state funding to support a critical water infrastructure project, following an announcement from Governor Mikie Sherrill and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.The funding, secured through the state budget process by ...
LITTLE SILVER, NJ – Jordan Rudolph pitched six dominant innings and the East Brunswick baseball team snapped a losing streak with a 4-0 victory over Red Bank on Saturday.Rudolph allowed one hit in six innings, struck out six batters and walked two.East Brunswick (3-6), which had lost four in a row, ...
TRENTON, NJ — A Middlesex County woman has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.Damaris Valerio, also known as Damaris Tineo Abreu, 42, of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Swimming is a passion for Nika Saroka. She started swimming pretty early. Like most younger siblings, she decided to get in the pool because her older sister was taking lessons. So, Saroka got in the water too, at the age of four. By the time she was seven, Saroka was ready to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council recognized the retirement of longtime municipal employee Colleen Leroy during its April 13 meeting, honoring her 35 years of service across multiple departments within the township.Council President Dana Zimbicki described the moment as ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council has approved a resolution granting Optimum the ability to begin the process of entering the township as a new cable and internet provider, a move officials say will bring long-awaited competition and improved connectivity for residents.The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – East Brunswick overcame an early four-run deficit for a 6-4 softball victory over Colonia on Thursday.Maria Rampolla hit a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning for East Brunswick after the Bears had fallen behind, 4-0, in the top of the first.Haylie Brenes and Madison ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ —The township police union – PBA Local 38 – is leading community efforts to raise money for a 29-year-old police officer diagnosed with advanced lymphoma and sidelined as he undergoes medical treatment.Officer Christopher M. Handville was diagnosed with advanced Stage 4 Lymphom and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - May is National Short Story Month and to help promote the continued enjoyment of the genre, the month focuses on the reading and writing of short stories in their many different forms. To help shine a spotlight on the genre, the East Brunswick Public Library is hosting its ...
PERTH AMBOY - At first, the numbers seem eye-popping.But when you break down all the redevelopment projects both completed and currently underway in Perth Amboy, Mayor Helmin Caba’s Administration is coordinating more than $1 billion in private investment to improve blighted parcels throughout the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council formally proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month during its April 13 meeting, recognizing the efforts of the East Brunswick Women’s Club and community partners working to protect children and support families.The proclamation, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council formally recognized April 2026 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month during its April 13 meeting, joined by members of the local Sikh community and representatives from New Jersey’s 18th Legislative District.The proclamation, read by ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Affordable housing, reparations, Black maternal health, disaster response and money in politics were among the major issues discussed during a nonpartisan candidate forum for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in Somerset, giving voters a broad look at where the crowded primary ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Board of Education continued its detailed review of the 2027 budget during the Finance Committee of the Whole session on April 9, with updated deficit figures, cost-saving measures, and contentious discussions surrounding pre-K tuition and custodial ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get ready to dive into the delightfully fun and splashy spring production of the East Brunswick High School Drama Club coming up this week. SpongeBob, Sandy, Squidward, Patrick Star and the gang will be flipping krabby patties, saving their underwater paradise and more in this ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Middlesex County Fairgrounds came alive on Saturday, April 11, as the Mega Holi celebration drew a large and diverse crowd for an afternoon filled with color, music, dance, and food. Organized by UDNJ, the event was inspired by the traditional Indian festival of Holi and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Old Bridge scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning and held on for an 11-10 baseball victory over East Brunswick.Jaidon Coello went 2-for-4 with three runs batted in for East Brunswick (2-5), which racked up 10 hits, but committed five errors on defense and walked 11 ...
RAMONA, OK - Last week was a huge one for East Brunswick High School alumnus Sam Mattis. Mattis took down a 45-year-old United States Track and Field record set by American Ben Plucknett in Sweden in 1981. Plucknett's record-setting discus throw was 237-4. Mattis, competing at the Oklahoma Throws ...
EDISON, NJ - Hands of Hope for the Community’s fifth annual Tee Off Against Hunger conducted at TopGolf in Edison on April 12 generated a single-year record of more $63,000 for the nonprofit. Middlesex County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, who serves as Hands of Hope for the Community’s president, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Representatives of the East Brunswick Education Association (EBEA) presented details of a newly funded mentoring initiative for educational support professionals during the April 9 Board of Education meeting, highlighting both its early success and long-term impact on staff and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - April is National Kite Month. Yes, that is a thing. It was created by the American Kitefliers Association as a way to encourage people across the nation to get outside and, well, fly a kite. Just like the song from Mary Poppins, people of all ages are encouraged to try and “go ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Christina Lee pitched a four-hitter and Haylie Brenes drove in five runs to lead East Brunswick to a 14-3 softball victory over Monroe on Monday.Brenes went 3-for-5 with a double and a triple to pace the 15-hit attack for East Brunswick (5-4), and Lee also had three hits at the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April but the cauldron of ideas to expand the upcoming 2026 Milloween is bubbling over. The deadline to enter the first-ever T-shirt design contest is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Now, Milloween organizers are looking for Halloween-loving vendors for the inaugural Milloweentown ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons – 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older – in the Avenel section.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A long-discussed plan to expand and redesign the parking lot at Frost Elementary School moved forward during the Board of Education meeting on April 9, with district officials emphasizing student safety while residents raised concerns about communication, environmental impact, ...