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By TAPINTO STAFF
November 11, 2025
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Authorities have solved one of two phony Election Day bomb threats that forced a last-minute swap of polling places in North Brunswick and in the Avenel section of Woodbridge.A bomb threat at the Livingston Park Elementary School polling site in North Brunswick was reportedly ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — On chilly Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025 — at precisely the 11th hour — veterans, local officials, and community members gathered inside the hall of VFW Post 133 to mark Veterans Day with heartfelt tributes, reflection, and fellowship.The annual ceremony, led by Post ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mayor Brad Cohen has officially announced his candidacy for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, following the news that longtime Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek re-election in 2026. Cohen, who has served as East Brunswick’s mayor since 2016, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek reelection next year, ending her decade-long career as the first African American woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives. She has served New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District since 2015. Her term ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce (EBRCC) recently celebrated its highly anticipated Presidents Gala Night at the stunning Park Château Grand Hotel, where members, township leaders, and local dignitaries gathered for an evening of celebration, recognition, and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — On November 8, 2025, in a solemn and inspiring ceremony held at VFW Post 133, located at 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, veterans, families, and community members gathered to honor this year’s recipients of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Awards. The annual event, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Food pantry donations are in need all year round, but it often spikes in November as the holiday season rapidly approaches. Alice's CUP Food Pantry has added additional evening hours on Tuesdays in November to make it easier for people wanting to help stock the shelves ahead of the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Candy DNA, Pumpkin launchers, and Spooky Slime were just some of the more than 40 activities created by student clubs and organizations at East Brunswick High School for the school’s first-ever Halloween Tricks & Treats event. With hundreds of student and staff volunteers ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Board of Education honored the district’s school leaders during its October 16 meeting, adopting a proclamation recognizing October as National Principals’ Month.Board President Heather Gaus read the proclamation aloud, emphasizing the vital role principals ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — In honor of Veterans Day, the East Brunswick Public Library will host a special program, recounting the bravery of a World War II veteran.“Escape From Behind Enemy Lines” profiles Lt. Louis Feingold, a U.S. Army Air Force B-17 navigator who escaped Nazi capture during World War ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Courteney Cox and her friends, Patricia Arquette of Severance and David Harbour of Stranger Things fame, were in Sayreville on Monday filming the upcoming true-crime film, Evil Genius on location at Holt Machinery Company (504 Raritan Street, across from the Sayreville water ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick's Parks and Recreation is supporting two charitable initiatives this month, which benefit local families.The Thanksgiving Food Drive is ongoing through November 24 and the Holiday Cheer Drive runs through November 21.Here is information on each.All items from the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The George Street Co-op – a 900-square-foot retail space where organic shelled hemp seeds share shelf space with individually wrapped vegan peanut butter cookies, and freshly made lentil soup is ladled into compostable containers – has become ensnared in the federal government’s ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Curbside leaf collection in East Brunswick is underway.Starting this past Monday, crews will make three passes throughout the Township.Residents are reminded to place leaves in such a way to keep sidewalks and the majority of the roadway clear.The final collection will be no ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Three of the four East Brunswick Board of Education incumbent candidates on the ballot won reelection, according to unofficial results Tuesday, with the current board president finishing last. With 40 of 40 districts reporting, incumbents Anna Braun, Marianne Tanious and Liwu ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — All districts have reported 100% of their tabulations in Tuesday's election, according to online returns posted by Middlesex County.The vote tabulations are UNOFFICIAL and are not official until certified by the County Board of Canvassers, on or before November 19.East ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — It’s Election Day in East Brunswick.Voters will go to the polls and cast their ballots in a number of races, including:GovernorLegislative District 18Sheriff, County Clerk and County CommissionerBoard of Education Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to find your ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – When the massive Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica on October 28, Hightstown resident and restaurant owner, Kenroy Morgan, watched the storm's impact closely. As an immigrant from Jamaica with family still living there, his personal connection has now led him to collecting ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The ongoing federal government shutdown is delaying Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for thousands of New Jersey residents, including families in East Brunswick who rely on monthly food assistance.The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Public Library is hosting an event just for tweens with one goal: to destress.On November 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the library will host a number of relaxing activities, like arts and crafts, and yoga. There will be therapy animals, including a miniature ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Field Hockey team has received the No. s seed in the 2025 NJSIAA North Jersey Group 4 Tournament. The Bears will face No. 15 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Hills on Tuesday, November 4.First Round match-ups are as follows.No. 1 seed Phillipsburg vs No. 16 seed Mount ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — October was proclaimed as Alpha Delta Kappa Month and National Women's Small Business Month in East Brunswick at Monday's Town Council meeting.Alpha Delta Kappa is East Brunswick's local chapter of the organization for women educators.“Women in education constitute a great ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ/WASHINGTON, DC — Several East Brunswick schools have been recognized among the nation’s top-performing institutions in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings, earning high marks for academic achievement and learning environment.Eleven ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Residents 18 and older, grab your daubers and your friends for a night of bingo fun. The Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police will host its annual Designer Handbag Bingo fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 14 at Saint Helena’s Parish in Edison. This year, prizes include ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The journey to bring a new ice arena to East Brunswick that started a little over a year ago is about to end.East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen said at Monday's Town Council meeting that construction is ahead of schedule.In addition, locals will soon be able to get a first-hand ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Election Day is Tuesday, November 4.In New Jersey, voters have three different options to cast their ballots: in-person early voting, voting by mail and in person on Election Day.Here are the races on the ballot for voters in East Brunswick:The candidates' names are listed as ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Volunteers from Community Team NJ are always in the spirit of giving, but it's never more noticeable than during the holiday season. This fall, the non-profit organization is getting started early with their annual Giving Tree drive and the always fun-for-the-kiddos Candy Cane My ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Public Library will host a mobile vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. A wide range of vaccines will be available, including:Flu vaccines* (ages 10 and up)Senior flu vaccines (ages 65 and up)Pneumonia (ages 60 and up)Shingles (ages ...