Tag: East Brunswick
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Raritan Valley YMCA swimmers head to Charlotte after most successful championship season yet
EAST BRUNSWICK — The later part of winter is intense for YMCA swimmers. Instead of one championship meet, many swimmers compete in multiple championship meets held by different governing bodies of swimming. It is a tough time to balance constant training and competition, but RVY swimmers have ended the winter with some unprecedented accomplishments for…
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Former councilman honored for service in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – On March 14, members of the East Brunswick Township Council honored Michael Spadafino to commemorate his eight years of service. Councilwoman Sharon Sullivan took the podium to present a resolution that officially recognized Spadafino’s tenure in office. “Michael Spadafino served as a councilman for the Township of East Brunswick from Jan. 1,…
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Spotted salamanders set to migrate across Beekman Road
EAST BRUNSWICK – As the warm weather of spring approaches, the vernal pools near Beekman Road will be populated by spotted salamanders as they migrate to breed. To accommodate the migration, Beekman Road will be intermittently closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. over the following months. However, residents are encouraged to safely witness the…
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Hackensack Meridian Outpatient Rehabilitation opens in East Brunswick
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center opened a satellite location, Hackensack Meridian Outpatient Rehabilitation, in East Brunswick, relocated from Matawan. “We are excited to bring our outpatient satellite location to the East Brunswick community,” William DiStanislao, interim president, chief hospital executive, Raritan Bay Medical Center and Old Bridge Medical Center, said in a prepared statement.…
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Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries during crash on Fresh Ponds Road
EAST BRUNSWICK – East Brunswick police officers responded to the area of 173 Fresh Ponds Road for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle around 4:24 p.m. March 10. The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old male from Milltown, was critically injured and pronounced deceased at the scene, according to information provided by the…
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Journalist honored by East Brunswick Elks for ‘giving a helping hand’ to the community
The East Brunswick Elks named their Citizen of the Year, Maureen Berzok, “a charming woman whose motto is ‘Do a small job well,’ ” according to information provided by Karan Hannalla. Berzok is an educator, writer, editor, volunteer, wife and mother. Her volunteer and religious work includes serving as lector at Our Lady of Peace…
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East Brunswick Education Foundation Partner in Excellence dinner will include Hall of Fame inductions
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF) is ready to celebrate local heroes during its 28th annual Partner in Excellence Dinner. Partner in Excellence Awards will be presented to educators Dr. Trudy Atkins, Dr. Anna Braun and Lisa Citron; and to attorney David P. Lonski, Esq., in recognition…
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Masks will be optional at schools in East Brunswick and South River come March 7
On Feb. 7, noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “Thankfully, we have reached a point where we feel confident we can take another step…
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East Brunswick fills council vacancy, adopts ordinance to improve recreational areas
EAST BRUNSWICK – On Feb. 14, members of the East Brunswick Township Council filled the vacated seat of former Councilman Michael Spadafino, Mayor Brad Cohen delivered his State of the Township address, and the council adopted an ordinance intended to fund and improve various community areas in East Brunswick. Spadafino announced his resignation on Jan.…