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  • East Brunswick Human Relations Council highlights residents’ volunteer work during COVID-19 crisis

    East Brunswick Human Relations Council highlights residents’ volunteer work during COVID-19 crisis

    EAST BRUNSWICK–Showcasing stories of volunteerism throughout the township, the East Brunswick Human Relations Council (EBHRC) held a “Unity in the Community” event via Facebook Live. As part of the EBHRC’s Coffee and Conversation series, four panelists shared their stories on April 14 about how they are helping the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists included…

  • Brunswick Memorial Home receives national recognition for service excellence

    Brunswick Memorial Home receives national recognition for service excellence

    Brunswick Memorial Home has been honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the 2018 Pursuit of Excellence Award. Less than 1 percent of funeral homes – only 159 firms from around the world – received this prestigious recognition, placing Brunswick Memorial among an elite group of funeral service providers, according to information provided…

  • Family of East Brunswick auto racer continues his legacy

    Family of East Brunswick auto racer continues his legacy

    EAST BRUNSWICK – East Brunswick is mourning the loss of its own “Chairman of the Board.” Joe Kafka, the first Street Stock division champion at Wall Stadium in 1984, passed away on May 9 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. He was 74. Born in New Brunswick, Kafka was a lifelong resident of East…

  • Cycling accident kills Monroe public information officer

    Cycling accident kills Monroe public information officer

    SEE COMMENTS IN BOLD By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer MONROE — The township’s public information officer was laid to rest this week. Joseph Harvie, 36, died on Aug. 6 while cycling in East Windsor. Harvie graduated from Monroe Township High School in 1998 and Rowan University in 2003. He was a reporter for several years for…