Tag: East Brunswick
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Preliminary election results: East Brunswick Township Council
EAST BRUNSWICK – The race for a 3-year term on the East Brunswick Township Council is very tight. Incumbent Democrat Dinesh Behal holds a slight lead over Republican challenger David Herrera, as of press time on Nov. 3. Tallies will continue to be updated as mail-in ballots are counted. Election results from the Nov. 2…
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Patient goes into labor 45 minutes before wedding; gets married at HMH Raritan Bay Medical Center
Expecting mother Racquel M. Bruno from East Brunswick came to Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center in preterm labor on Oct. 31 around 3:15 p.m. Bruno and Raymond Bansemer were scheduled to be married that day but Racquel’s water broke 45 minutes before their scheduled ceremony, which was supposed to be at 4 p.m. They…
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East Brunswick musician shares his career journey
EAST BRUNSWICK – In 1973, New Jersey artist Greg Amici settled in East Brunswick. Having moved around frequently, his early travels foreshadowed his nomadic entertainment career in Los Angeles and New York. Now, back in his hometown, he shares his story. “I’ve spent many years in New York and Los Angeles, but my family home…
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Middlesex County Vo-Tech teacher co-authors textbook on eliminating waste
Every process contains waste. How to spot it and fix it is the topic of a new book co-authored by an East Brunswick Tech teacher. Stephen Mercadante, who teaches pre-engineering and manufacturing on the East Brunswick campus of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, is one of three authors of “Lean Six Sigma for…
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East Brunswick senior reaches volleyball milestone with 500 career kills
EAST BRUNSWICK – On Oct. 21, Paige Anania became the second athlete to record 500 career kills in the history of East Brunswick volleyball. A kill is a successful, legal, point-scoring play. As of press time, the decorated senior at East Brunswick High School had amassed 507 kills, 436 digs and 115 aces. In addition…
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East Brunswick Historical Society honors local Revolutionary War hero
EAST BRUNSWICK – On Oct. 22, the East Brunswick Historical Society hosted an honorary ceremony for Obadiah Norman, a Revolutionary War hero. Manny Alvarez, president of the East Brunswick Historical Society, hosted and emceed the event. Members of East Brunswick High School’s choral group sang the Star-Spangled Banner and “Taps” was performed via trumpet by…
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After decades long cleanup, East Brunswick set to open 26-acre Nature Park
EAST BRUNSWICK – In a few weeks, East Brunswick Township will open a new 26-acre park to the public. Michael Reissner, director of Recreation, Parks & Community Services, said the township worked diligently to open the park on Fresh Ponds Road by restoring the area for public use. “The new Nature Park was a Superfund…
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Morris Habitat for Humanity builds first home in Middlesex County; Old Bridge community welcomes Elie family
OLD BRIDGE – Habitat for Humanity provides opportunities when “life happens.” For Jimmy and Taylor Elie, they met in high school. “We had our daughter young,” Taylor Elie said, adding the couple worked together trying their best to raise their family in New York City, which now has become a family of four with an…
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East Brunswick celebrates Diwali’s Festival of Lights
Saraswati Cultural Association hosted its inaugural Diwali Festival of Lights at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. From 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 16, visitors arrived at the free outdoor event to enjoy a celebration of culture and community via folk dances and live performances. The festival featured a variety of vendors for adults…
