Safety
By MAUREEN BERZOK
March 20, 2023
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Sometimes it's not good to be an open book. One of those times happens when you're driving. The East Brunswick Police department asks: "What information are you driving around? A bumper sticker can reveal personal information about the driver of a vehicle or their family ...
WASHINGTON, D.C - Before opening that jar of Rao's red peppers, check the label since it may be the Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms flavor that is now being recalled. The company that manufactures the peppers, Sunny Dell Foods, LLC. of Oxford, PA, is recalling its 12-ounce jars ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday the recall of the popular cleaning product Fabuloso due to unsafe bacterial contamination. The Commission said that the maker of Fabuloso, Colgate Palmolive, is voluntarily recalling 4.9 million bottles of the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen has issued an alert regarding the current frigid temperatures in the township. Here is the entirety of his message this evening: "As most are aware, it is extremely cold outside. Temperatures over the evening will be in the single digits ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A rabid raccoon came in contact with a dog at Rocky Top Dog Park, according to the police. Users of the local dog park, which is maintained by South Brunswick Township and used mostly by residents, are advised to be alert for any wildlife around the property. The incident ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Before a large contingent from the group Moms Demand Action and other "common-sense" gun law advocates, NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill strengthening the concealed carry gun laws in the state at the Scotch Plains Library on Thursday, Dec. 22. The occasion brought ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Local resident Erin Popolo recently traveled to Washington D.C. with a group of parents to advocate for the Kids Online Safety Act. Popolo has been a strong anti-bullying advocate following the death of her teenage daughter Emily, whose death was ruled a suicide in ...
TRENTON, NJ – The full Assembly has advanced historic legislation that further solidifies New Jersey as a national leader on commonsense gun safety laws. The bill (A-4769) will keep New Jersey families and communities safe by: Requiring more comprehensive background checks before a permit is ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There has been a major water main break in East Brunswick. The East Brunswick Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management as residents to please conserve water if possible. The water main break is on Ryders Lane. Crews are on scene.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Yesterday, a truck overturned and spilled plywood all over Promenade Blvd. The driver was seriously injured, and four other vehicles were damaged. Traffic was delayed for several hours. At around 10:11 A.M on Wednesday, November 9th, a truck traveling on Route 1 South ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Sweeping changes to make New Jersey the nation’s toughest state to obtain a concealed-carry handgun permit were unveiled Thursday by Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-19 Dist.) and Senate President Nick Scutari (D-22 Dist.). The proposal would require comprehensive ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department has issued a "directed traffic enforcement" notice targeting speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, seat belt violations, following too closely (tailgating), traffic control device violations, and other ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Starting Monday, August 22, the East Brunswick Police Department will conduct training throughout the week at the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical (Magnet) High School. The school is located at the intersection of Summerhill Road and Rues Lane, near the Brunswick ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ—East Brunswick Public Library and the East Brunswick Department on Aging team up to host the program “Heads-Up: Fall Prevention & Pedestrian Safety” on Thursday, September 15 at 10:00 am in the library. This interactive presentation aims to share information with ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Middlesex County Fair on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick is scheduled to have fireworks tonight, Monday August 1, 2022 at approximately 9:15 PM. This is a scheduled event. ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - In Uvalde, Texas, this week, 19 elementary students and 2 of their teachers were killed by a teenaged gunman firing an automatic weapon in an enclosed classroom space. Since the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in which 28 students and staff lost their ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Friends of the Library are holding a two-part defensive driving class on May 23 and May 24. This class is taught by the Defensive Driving Institute of New Jersey. It is an official point and insurance reduction program taught by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Batten down the hatches. Some stormy springtime weather is headed our way Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, which indicated a tornado isn't out of the question in Northeast New Jersey. “Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front on Monday have ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ- The South Brunswick Township Council is planning to introduce a Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Manage (TNVM) ordinance to address the feral cat population in the community. Residents have been speaking out about this issue for months, eager to take care of stray and feral cats in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK—With swim season on its way, now is the perfect time for adults to brush up on their water safety skills. East Brunswick Public Library (2 Jean Walling Civic Center and the Raritan Valley YMCA will team up for an online program about this topic on May 17 at 7:00 pm. This ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ- South Brunswick High School was evacuated due to a chemical odor in the building. No injuries have been reported at this time. The Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS went immediately to the scene. Authorities are warned residents to avoid the area until further ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County, in partnership with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, hosted the Educators’ Summit on Partnerships for School Safety on Wednesday, February 23 to address school safety and student ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A 68-year-old township man was killed Sunday when a tree that he was helping to cut down on his property fell on him striking his head, according to police Corporal Jack Howard. He had attempted to move away from the tree as it began to come down, but was unsuccessful, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ- Two teens have been charged in connection to a car accident that killed a South Brunswick teenager last month, according to the prosecutor’s office. The two teens were in a high-speed race when one vehicle crashed into a building resulting in the death of Diana Somarriba. She ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department has advised motorists to avoid the area of Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane due to a downed traffic signal. Police and utilities are on the scene. There was also an earlier advisory for drivers to be mindful of icing/black ice on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories for all counties in Northern and Central New Jersey until 7PM Friday evening. Plummeting temperatures coupled with ongoing rain that will be changing to sleet and freezing rain will produce dangerous icing ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick Police Chief Frank LoSacco recently announced that a strong effort is being made by the East Brunswick Police Department to curb break-ins and thefts from/of vehicles in the township. Perhaps it is time to take a more thorough look at the EBPD's Community Crime ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The city will open Unity Square at 81 Remsen Ave. as a warming center with overnight lows expected to drop into the teens. A Code Blue has been called for the evening of Monday, Jan. 31 through the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 1. Unity Square Community Center will be open ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Saturday evening for the entire Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for the impending major storm that will impact our area. The storm is expected to reach our area in the early evening on Friday. There are many ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - For your safety, the East Brunswick Department of recreation and Parks advises residents to stay off the ice on any body of water at all times. No body of water covered in ice is deemed safe to walk on, skate on, fish, or otherwise access - please stay off all ...