Tag: East Brunswick
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East Brunswick holds vigil honoring teen who died in icy pond
EAST BRUNSWICK–More than 200 residents gathered together during the Township of East Brunswick’s memorial vigil to honor Yousef Khela, who died after falling into an icy pond last week. Around a large photo of the 13-year-old, residents adorned his memorial with candles and flowers, which was placed close to the pond on Civic Center Drive…
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East Brunswick superintendent addresses drowning incident
EAST BRUNSWICK–Superintendent Victor Valeski issued a statement regarding the recent untimely death of a 13-year-old teenager, who drowned at a pond on Civic Center Drive. “In response to our recent tragedy, the Counseling Department, Student Assistance Counselors, Child Study Team members and Administrators were mobilized to assist students, staff and families,” Valeski…
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Vigil, wake planned for teen who fell through ice in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – The community will gather to honor the life of a teenager who tragically lost his life at the municipal pond this week. The wake for Yousef Khela – son of Eshan Khela and Magda Gerges, and brother of Sara and Sandy Khela – is planned for 7-9 p.m. tonight, Jan. 23,…
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Pinkin becomes first assemblyperson to receive advocacy award from American Cancer Society
In recognition of her legislative work on initiatives to ensure patient welfare, Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) became the first New Jersey Assembly member to be awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Pinkin was honored with the 2019 award for her leadership and dedication to policy issues spanning…
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Parents of East Brunswick fifth graders invited to learn about anti-drug program
For the 2019-20 school year, the East Brunswick Police Department has been implementing a prevention education and character development program for all fifth graders called “Too Good for Drugs.” The program plants seeds of healthy eating and healthy living. The curriculum and material is provided by the Mendez Foundation. This evidence-based, skill building program makes…
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Registration open for 2020-21 Kindergarten program in East Brunswick
Children who will be five years of age on or before Oct. 31 are eligible for the East Brunswick Public School full-day Kindergarten program for the 2020-21 school year. Kindergarten registration is by appointment only. All required forms and additional information can be found on the website. To assist in planning for the upcoming school…
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Chelsea’s Wreath Stroll fundraiser benefits East Brunswick Department of Aging
The Chelsea at East Brunswick presented more than $1,700 to the Friends of the Senior Center of East Brunswick on Jan. 14, proceeds from the holiday Wreath Stroll fundraiser in December. The event, co-sponsored boy BrightStar Care and CareOne, raised money through the silent auction of wreaths containing donated gift cards from regional businesses. Accepting…
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South River man crashes van into East Brunswick home
EAST BRUNSWICK – A 47-year-old resident of South River crashed his vehicle into a home at 21 Buck Road in East Brunswick around 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 11. East Brunswick police officers found a 2004 GMC van that had driven fully inside the residence, according to police. The residents were not home at the…
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Fresenius Kidney Care’s newest dialysis center opens in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–Cutting a blue ribbon with large green scissors, members of Fresenius Kidney Care celebrated the grand opening of its latest dialysis center in East Brunswick. Fresenius Kidney Care helps people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease lead better lives, according to information provided by the company. The open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony…
