Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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East Brunswick and Woodbridge police charge Linden man for multiple crimes
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Police Department and the Woodbridge Police Department both charged a 58-year-old man from Linden for allegedly committing multiple crimes originating from two incidents on March 10. Detectives from the East Brunswick and Woodbridge charged the man on March 12, according to police. The East Brunswick police charged the man with carjacking,…
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Experts discuss effects of legalization of recreational marijuana
EAST BRUNSWICK–With growing talks of legalizing recreational cannabis statewide, experts spoke about the effects it could have on the Township of East Brunswick. More than 80 residents attended the East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370 and the East Brunswick Municipal Alliance’s Marijuana Ordinance Forum on Feb. 26 at the Community Arts Center. The event was moderated…
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East Brunswick Senior Center holds support group for caregivers
EAST BRUNSWICK– The East Brunswick Senior Center is offering a way to build camaraderie while offering caretakers a space to share their experiences. “The Caregiver Support Group is a safe place where individuals that care for someone, whether it be a spouse/partner, parent, child or any loved one, can come and speak openly and confidentially…
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Spotswood Office on Aging seeks donations for military care packages
SPOTSWOOD–Packing up items ranging from cookies to phone cards, the Spotswood Office on Aging and Senior Center is sending care packages to residents serving in the military. “Barb Cottrell, one of our amazing volunteers, came to us last summer and wondered if we’d like to collaborate on a project to send care packages to members…
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PSE&G will install new electrical poles starting in May
EAST BRUNSWICK–In an effort to improve the reliability of its systems, PSE&G will be replacing numerous electrical poles in East Brunswick. PSE&G Senior Public Affairs Manager Frank Lucchesi said that over the past year-and-a-half PSE&G has been making a significant investment in infrastructure throughout its entire service territory. “We are replacing and upgrading a lot…
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Council approves resolution awarding contract for intersection improvements in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution awarding Orchard Holdings LLC a contract to perform intersection improvements. The council approved the resolution on Feb. 25, advertising for the submission of bids for intersection improvements at Hardenburg Lane and Dunhams Corner Road. The following four bids were received on Feb. 6: Contractor Orchard Holdings LLC of…
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East Brunswick Library offers access to online crafting service Creativebug
The East Brunswick Public Library is providing access to Creativebug, an online crafting class and video service. Creativebug offers thousands of project guides, including sewing, quilting, cooking, party planning, jewelry and design, that are developed by leading crafters and bloggers. To access Creativebug, visit www.creativebug.com/lib/ebpl. Library customers must enter their full library card number and…
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East Brunswick Planning Board denies Hidden Oaks Woods plan plan due to environmental concerns
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Planning Board voted to deny Alfieri’s application for its proposed Hidden Oak Woods development plan. The plan proposed the construction of seven four-story buildings with 275 residential units, 54 of which were supposed to be affordable housing units. The property is approximately 45 acres, located at Harts Lane and Tices Lane and…
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Jamesburg increases fines for trucks traveling along Gatzmer Avenue
JAMESBURG–In order to restrict large vehicles from traveling on the municipality’s busiest streets, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance that would increase the current penalty. The borough code restricts vehicles with a height of 12 feet or more from traveling on Gatzmer Avenue between West Railroad Avenue and Bordentown-South Amboy Turnpike, according to the council…
