Tag: East Brunswick
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Opinion: When life gives you Lyme, get Lyme aid
Most fifth graders in my town are generally worried about what it will be like to go to middle school in sixth grade. For me, I was wondering if I would live. In 2016, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. This unfortunate news came after a year of doctors – some the best in their…
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From the East to the West: How a YouTube comment inspired the career of an East Brunswick musician
Kathleen Elle, an East Brunswick native, shares how a comment on her YouTube video sparked a career in music. Long before performing at venues, recording music or livestreaming to her nearly 5,000 followers on Twitch, Elle first serenaded her family as a toddler with a mixture of nursery rhymes and made-up songs. “If you ask…
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Opinion: Hadassah thanks community for supporting gift wrap fundraiser at Macy’s
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah will be back giftwrapping at Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, inside Macy’s court, through Dec. 24. We are so grateful for the support of our community, customers and volunteers. Hadassah can wrap your gifts beautifully for any occasion –…
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Fighting the good fight: How a police officer hopes to reach at-risk youth through boxing
EAST BRUNSWICK – Chaz Nguyen, a police officer in East Brunswick, hopes to one day provide mentorship to at-risk youth by teaching the life lessons he’s learned through the sport of boxing. Nguyen is no stranger to fighting. Long before he began fighting crime or entered a ring, he fought for his health. For half…
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Coach reflects on historic season after Bears win first state gymnastics title
EAST BRUNSWICK – In a comeback season from COVID-19, the East Brunswick High School gymnastics made history in 2021 by winning the program’s first state title. Under the direction of head coach Nadine Murray and assistant coach Melissa Kaplow, the Bears began the 2021 season with high expectations. “We understood that to win a championship…
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Cat-a-strophic: A woman’s plan to fix East Brunswick’s feral cat problem
EAST BRUNSWICK – In 2018, at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick, Lindsay Margossian discovered a friend. While volunteering as a cat socializer, she met a 10-week-old kitten named Micah. The mutual connection they established led her to adopt him. “He was special from the moment I met him. … He wasn’t bothered at…
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Incumbents retain seats on East Brunswick school board
EAST BRUNSWICK – Incumbents Vicki Becker, Barbara Reiss and Jeffery Winston have retained their seats on the East Brunswick Board of Education, and will serve new three-year terms. The trio faced off against each other and newcomer Denise Medford in an election that saw 26,814 ballots cast as of Nov. 17. The race on Nov.…
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Dalina projected to win mayoral race in Monroe
Races across Middlesex County are too close to call By TYLER BROWN and KATHY CHANG Staff Writers Editor’s Note: The results of the Nov. 2 General Election reflect what was posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of press time on Nov. 5. The results of the election will remain unofficial until they…
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Preliminary election results: East Brunswick Board of Education
EAST BRUNSWICK – Four candidates faced off for three seats on East Brunswick’s Board of Education in the General Election on Nov. 2. Incumbents Vicki Becker, Barbara Reiss and Jefferey Winston look to secure another 3-year term over newcomer Denise Medford. Tallies will continue to be updated as mail-in ballots are counted. Election results are…