Tag: East Brunswick
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The Class of Courage: Seniors graduate from East Brunswick High School
EAST BRUNSWICK – A four-year journey concluded for the seniors at East Brunswick High School last week. As hundreds of graduates entered the CURE Insurance Area in Trenton, a mixture of family and friends gathered to celebrate the milestone on June 22. For many students, the commencement signified the end of an unpredictable chapter. The…
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East Brunswick police seeks public’s help with sexual contact investigation near Cultural Arts Center
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are seeking the public’s help with a sexual contact investigation. The incident occurred at the foot path intersection between the turf fields, dog park and the Cultural Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, at approximately 8:30 p.m. on May 28, according to the East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD). Anyone who was walking…
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East Brunswick honors veterans with Memorial Day Observance
EAST BRUNSWICK – In honor of military service members, both past and present, township officials and the East Brunswick Veterans Alliance hosted a Memorial Day Observance at Veteran’s Park. On May 29, a mixture of residents, veterans’ groups, and municipal officials gathered at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex to recognize and remember the sacrifices made…
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East Brunswick establishes sister city in Rivne, Ukraine
EAST BRUNSWICK – In efforts to render aid to Ukrainian residents, the East Brunswick Township Council has passed a resolution to establish a sister city in Rivne, Ukraine. On May 9, Council President James Wendell, Council Vice President Kevin McEvoy, Councilwoman Sharon Sullivan, Councilman Dinesh Behal and Councilwoman Dana Zimbicki voted “yes” on a motion…
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After pro boxing debut, East Brunswick police officer embraces the challenge of fatherhood
EAST BRUNSWICK – In preparation for his first professional boxing match, Chaz Nguyen, a police officer in East Brunswick, spent several months training for four rounds. After countless delays, Nguyen finally entered the ring on April 2. That night, his personal sacrifices and in-ring dominance culminated into a first-round TKO (technical knockout). However, it was…
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East Brunswick officials approve municipal budget of $74M for 2022
EAST BRUNSWICK– During a meeting on April 25, the East Brunswick Township Council officially adopted the municipal budget for 2022. Council President James Wendell, Council Vice President Kevin McEvoy, Councilwoman Sharon Sullivan, and Councilwoman Dana Zimbicki all voted “yes” to adopt the $74.07 million budget. To support this year’s budget, East Brunswick’s residential and commercial…
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Cardboard Box City awareness event brings attention to homelessness in New Jersey
Despite the rates of homelessness decreasing in New Jersey, the demographics reveal that thousands of people are living without adequate shelter. Informally known as “Cardboard Box City,” these forgotten residents often dwell in makeshift communities that co-exist alongside the same neighborhoods they can’t afford. New Jersey-based organizations like the FISH Hospitality Program have remained proactive in…
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Dozens of new Jersey school districts to close on Diwali in 2022
Welcoming 23 New Jersey public school districts closing schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in the state to close on their most popular festival, Diwali. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed said it was simply not fair to Hindu pupils of most New Jersey schools, as they had…