Tag: East Brunswick
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Celebrate Diwali at outdoor event in East Brunswick
The Saraswati Cultural Association and East Brunswick will present Diwali: Festival of Lights from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The free, outdoor event will include cultural performances, folk dances, mehndi, vendors, food stalls and a live band. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted. For…
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Learn about hereditary cancer risk; program held in memory of East Brunswick woman
What You Need to Know About Hereditary Cancer Risk will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 through the Monroe Township Public Library. Medical and genetics experts will discuss how to determine and reduce hereditary cancer risk. The panel of speakers includes Dr. Michael Nissenblatt, medical oncologist and clinical professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert…
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Two serious crashes under investigation
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick police continue to investigate two serious crashes that critically injured one person and left two other people with serious injuries. Both crashes occurred less than a mile from each other in the Dayton section of the township. The first crash took place on Oct. 6 at 8:53 p.m. at the…
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Four candidates compete for three seats on East Brunswick’s Board of Education
EAST BRUNSWICK – Current Board President Vicki Becker, along with board members Barbara Reiss and Jefferey Winston, look to maintain their seats, while newcomer Denise Medford seeks to become the latest member of East Brunswick’s Board of Education. Vicki Becker has been a resident of East Brunswick for 35 years and her two sons have…
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Democratic incumbent faces Republican challenger in East Brunswick council election
EAST BRUNSWICK – Democratic incumbent Dinesh Behal looks to retain his seat against Republican challenger David Herrera in the latest East Brunswick Township Council election. Dinesh Behal has lived in East Brunswick for 6 years. He is a small business owner who manages an insurance practice. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and has…
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The road to recovery: How can physical therapy help COVID survivors?
For patients that have experienced moderate or severe COVID infections, the symptoms of the disease can be persistent and negatively impact balance, endurance, cardiovascular health, strength, cognition, overall function and quality of life long after the acute phase of the disease. Through research and case studies we are continuing to learn more about COVID and…
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In Frame: 7th Annual Celebration of East Brunswick Day
On Oct. 2, for the seventh annual East Brunswick Day, a mixture of vendors, visitors and residents arrived at the Community Arts Center to celebrate the occasion with music, dancing, games, food and family. The event featured a variety of nonprofits, businesses and organizations based in East Brunswick for visitors and residents to engage with.…
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East Brunswick Education Foundation awards science, sports grants for district enhancements
A weather station to enhance the eighth grade science curriculum, a commercial grade laser/cutter/engraver to enrich teaching and learning in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) classes at Hammarskjold Middle School, a blended learning program that will make it possible for teachers to integrate science and literacy standards for fourth and fifth graders throughout the district,…
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FEMA representatives will assess damage from Ida on Sept. 24 in East Brunswick
FEMA representatives will meet with residents and business owners of East Brunswick who are seeking information and assistance from damages associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More resources are available at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA…