Tag: East Brunswick
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Election updates: Unofficial election results project incumbent mayor as winner in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township of East Brunswick has presumably spoken, with Democratic candidate Mayor Brad Cohen securing his mayoral seat for another four-year term. Cohen received 13,308 votes compared to Republican candidate Jesal Amin’s 6,033 votes, current as of Nov. 10. The total number of write-in votes was 15. The total number of votes was 19,356,…
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Election updates: East Brunswick Democrats presumably secure seats on Township Council
EAST BRUNSWICK–Democratic incumbents Michael Spadafino and Sterley Stanley may have secured seats on the East Brunswick Township Council for another four-year term. Spadafino received 12,080 of the votes, while Stanley received 11,671 of the votes, as of Nov. 10. Republican candidate Suzanne Blum received 7,212 votes, while fellow Republican Olga Miller received 6,999 votes, according…
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East Brunswick residents vote in favor of clean energy program
EAST BRUNSWICK – A strong majority of East Brunswick residents voted in favor of a ballot question to create a township-wide renewable energy aggregation program. The vote count, as of 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, shows the ballot question was supported by more than 70% of voters, or 11,273 votes, compared to 4,520 who opposed.…
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East Brunswick takes advantage of opportunity to play on gridiron this fall
EAST BRUNSWICK – Playing football during the coronavirus pandemic has had its challenges for the East Brunswick High School football team, but the Bears have been able to plow through and give themselves every opportunity to play a full season. “They’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing, which is great,” East Brunswick Coach Andy…
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Relieving arthritis pain
An estimated 27 million Americans have some form of osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the most common form of arthritis and is usually caused by the deterioration of the joint beginning with the articular cartilage. Risk factors associated with OA include trauma, previous surgery involving the joint, obesity, and a lifestyle that excessively loads or stresses…
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Specialized Surgical Center of Central New Jersey opens in East Brunswick
The Specialized Surgical Center of Central New Jersey has opened a location in East Brunswick to perform a wide range of ophthalmic outpatient surgical procedures. With this launch, the Specialized Surgical Center of Central New Jersey, formerly known as the Somerset Eye Institute, PC, joins Virtua Health. “I was fortunate to have my first opportunity…
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East Brunswick council adds properties along Edgeboro Road for redevelopment in order to increase revenue tab
EAST BRUNSWICK – In one of the municipality’s latest restoration moves, the Township Council approved a resolution declaring additional properties located on Edgeboro Road as a non-condemnation redevelopment area. “A resolution determining [and] identifying the properties in this area are in need of redevelopment on Edgeboro Road. These are properties that are Middlesex County Utility…
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East Brunswick’s Lightbridge Academy raises money for local business
EAST BRUNSWICK–Complete with food, a petting zoo and games, Lightbridge Academy’s newest East Brunswick location held its grand opening event to help raise money for The Zeppole Guys. Established in 1997, Lightbridge Academy provides early education and child care to children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten, as well as special programming for children up to…
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Adults promote child protection during COVID-19 through YMCA observance of Five Days of Action
Raritan Valley YMCA in East Brunswick is participating in the Five Days of Action, Oct. 26-30, a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The YMCA encourages adults and organizations in the community to play a vital role in making neighborhoods a safer place for…