Tag: East Brunswick
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Avoid Messler Street/Route 18 intersection in East Brunswick due to sink hole
The area of Route 18 north and Messler Street in East Brunswick currently has construction crews on scene working to repair a sink hole. Beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. this afternoon, July 14, New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) contractor, Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc., closed the two left lanes on Route 18 northbound just south…
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Girl Scout renovates assisted living facility so seniors can enjoy living conditions
EAST BRUNSWICK – A young girl wanting to create better living conditions for the elderly beautified the common room at an assisted living shelter. Isabella Pereira, a Girl Scout ambassador in Girl Scout Troop 80812 in East Brunswick, recently completed her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, which is the highest award a Girl Scout…
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East Brunswick schools will upgrade HVAC, add buses
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council adopted a $4.2 million bond ordinance to provide funding for various East Brunswick Public Schools’ capital improvements. The capital improvements will include: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning and electrical upgrades district-wide. The purchase of 15 54-passenger school buses. The purchase of furnishings that include desks, chairs and cabinets. Before the ordinance…
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East Brunswick council adopts ordinance prohibiting recreational marijuana businesses
EAST BRUNSWICK–With an unanimous vote, the Township Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the operation of any recreational cannabis establishments within the municipality of East Brunswick. To further clarify the purpose of the ordinance, township attorney Michael Baker said two weeks ago the council voted not to allow the sale, distribution, retail, wholesale or growing of…
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Blood drive July 15 in East Brunswick
A blood drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 15 at the Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick, in the center court near the food court. Appointments recommended. For an appointment, visit nybc.org/newjerseydrive using sponsor code 61483 or call 800-933-2566. Walk-ins accommodated if space allows. Remember to eat, drink and…
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East Brunswick Public Library names new director
EAST BRUNSWICK— The East Brunswick Public Library Board of Trustees announced John Arthur as the new library director, effective July 8. As the director, Arthur will guide the library as it continues its deep engagement with the community it serves. “We are thrilled to welcome John in his position as Library Director,” East Brunswick…
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Cub Scouts kick off recruitment season with crafts, ice cream social
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELISSA HENRY East Brunswick Cub Scout Pack 223 kicked off its recruitment season with an ice cream social at Scoop To My Lou in East Brunswick on June 15. Troop 223 leaders were in attendance to assist with this kickoff by working the stations of scout activities. The stations included knot tying;…
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East Brunswick scouts participate in flag retirement ceremony at Old Bridge VFW
VFW Post 7508 in Old Bridge hosted its first Flag Day Retirement Ceremony. East Brunswick Boy Scout Troop 223 members presented the American flag, the POW flag and the VFW Post flag during the opening ceremony on June 13, while Post Commander Kenneth Cruz led attendees during “Taps” and the Pledge of Allegiance. More than…
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‘Moth-ers’ ‘shine a light on’ 10th observance of moths in their local habitats
National Moth Week (NMW) is marking its 10th year July 17-25 with a call to young people around the world to learn about and observe moths in their local habitats. Each year since 2012, NMW has shone a light on often unheralded moths, calling attention to their beauty, extraordinary diversity and essential role in the…