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By TAPINTO EAST BRUNSWICK STAFF
January 14, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - First quarter taxes in East Brunswick are due by Sunday, February 1, and the grace period will end on Tuesday, February 10. Tax payments received after February 10 will be charged interest back to the due date of February 1, according to the township.A 2026 preliminary tax ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – East Brunswick opened a 20-point lead by halftime on its way to a 63-27 girls basketball victory over South Brunswick on Tuesday night.Ava Catanho scored 16 points and passed for two assists for East Brunswick (10-2), which outscored South Brunswick, 19-8, in the second ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As the Brunswick Square Mall prepares for renovations, some stores will remain open and operating until further notice. Store hours may vary depending on the nature of the renovations. For all future updates, click here.The following locations will remain open during ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Milltown Police Chief Christopher Johnson is asking for the public's assistance in an attempted vehicle burglary in the borough in the early morning hours on Tuesday. Residents living in the northern area of the borough are asked to check the contents of their vehicles for any ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — East Brunswick missed 15 of its first 16 shots against South Plainfield, and lived to tell about it.In fact, the Bears recovered to make 49 percent of their shots over the last three quarters, enough to rally from an 11-point deficit for a 56-46 boys basketball victory over ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - During the early morning hours, the East Brunswick Independent Fire Company responded to the New Jersey Turnpike for a truck fire. Authorities say there were no injuries and the truck was hauling non-hazardous materials. The EBIFC has posted a video of the response to their ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Township Council reorganized for 2026 on Jan. 12, electing Dana Zimbicki as council president and Dinesh Behal as council vice president.Early in the meeting, the council took up Resolution 26-01 to appoint the council president for 2026. A nomination was ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 411, restoring jury service eligibility to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who were previously disqualified because of certain criminal convictions under state law.Under prior law, individuals convicted of an indictable ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Ice Arena is steadily moving toward its long-anticipated opening, and township officials were on site this week to see the progress firsthand.Mayor Cohen and members of the East Brunswick Township Council toured the facility on a day marked by several visible ...
BAYONNE, NJ - CBR returned to the ice on Monday to face off against Bayonne High School. The Chargers-Bears-Rams finally ended a losing streak on January 9 that lasted for eight games. CBR's last victory was the season-opener against Bayonne back in December until last week's victory over Red Bank ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Monday, the East Brunswick Police Department swore in four new officers at the public library. Chief Frank LoSacco was joined by Mayor Cohen to administer the oath of office to Patrolman Connor Clare, Patrolman Joe Whalen, Patrolman Eric Sanders and Patrolman James Caputo.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick marked its first ribbon cutting of the new year with the official opening of Imperfectly Perfect Counseling and Wellness Center, a new mental health practice owned and operated by licensed clinical social worker Artresia Fryar.Speaking at the ceremony, the ...
TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy signed Assembly Joint Resolution 215 (AJR215) into law, formally designating July 30 of each year as Brian Sicknick Day in New Jersey. Sponsored by Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley, the legislation honors Brian Sicknick, a South River native who ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The American Dream mall’s huge ice rink will become a glitzy venue for Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural ball a few hours after she and Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell take their oaths of office on Tuesday, Jan. 20th.American Dream is one of the nation’s largest shopping malls.
TRENTON, N.J. — A Mexican national most recently living in East Brunswick has admitted to distributing cocaine and unlawfully possessing firearms, federal authorities announced.According to a press release issued by the United States Attorney's Office District of New Jersey on January 9, 2025, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - It was an exciting match-up at the ProSkate Ice Arena on Friday night between CBR and Red Bank Regional High School. CBR ended its eight-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over Red Bank. The Chargers-Bears-Rams took a 4-2 lead into the start of the third period and kept ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy on January 7, 2026, signed four new bills into law aimed at further strengthening maternal and infant health outcomes across New Jersey, continuing a multi-year effort under First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ initiative.The legislation expands protections and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick high school students with an interest in art and civic pride have an opportunity to compete for significant national scholarship awards through two patriotic art contests sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary.The VFW Auxiliary is currently accepting entries for the ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A 16-year-old juvenile male from Sayreville has been taken into custody and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night in the Parlin section of Sayreville, authorities announced.Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Prosecutor Linda Estremera and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick school community is grieving following the death of one of its students, Superintendent Dr. Evelyn Mamman announced in a message shared with families.In her letter, Mamman expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended condolences to the student’s family, ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Matt Mikulka sank one of two free throws with 2.7 seconds left to give East Brunswick a 48-47, come-from-behind victory over Sayreville on Saturday afternoon.East Brunswick (11-1), which completed a sweep of the Bombers, trailed by as many as 13 points in the second ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department announced that a Sayreville man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a series of dangerous incidents involving multiple law enforcement agencies.According to police, on January 9, 2026, the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - A portion of Route 18 Southbound will close during overnight hours starting on Monday, according to a notice from NJDOT. The full road closure is necessary to reconstruct the right lane on Route 18 southbound.Route 18 Southbound will close between Tices Lane to Milltown Road ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick High School senior Cam Vick etched his name into the program’s history this week, becoming just the eighth player in EBHS history to score 1,000 career points.Vick reached the milestone in emphatic fashion, erupting for a dominant first quarter in which he could ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Music students at East Brunswick High School were treated to a special live performance Friday morning as select musicians from the New Jersey Symphony visited the school to share their artistry, insight, and passion for music.The program featured four professional musicians ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - During Thursday's meeting, Marianne Tanious was elected President of the East Brunswick Board of Education and Wilbur Pan was elected Vice President. Both members were elected unanimously and received a glowing endorsement from their fellow board members.“I am so incredibly ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Public Library hosted an engaging and educational evening program, “All About LEGO,” drawing children, teens, and adults for an up-close look at the world of LEGO building, collecting, and creating. The event was sponsored by the library and presented by ...
MONROE, NJ – The East Brunswick girls basketball team had a tough time shaking Monroe on Thursday night, but the Bears hung on for a 44-40 victory.Ava Catanho scored 12 points for East Brunswick (8-2), which trailed, 21-20, at halftime before outscoring the Falcons, 24-19, in the second half.Zoey ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The on-ice woes continued for the Chargers-Bears-Rams ice hockey team on Wednesday. CBR returned to the ice for the first time in 2026 to face off against South Brunswick High School at the ProSkate Ice Arena. The team was shut out by the Vikings, losing 9-0. CBR's loss was ...