East Brunswick Sun

01/22/2023

A musician’s journey from professional drummer to film composer

With the upcoming release of Bezos:The Beginning, Professional composer, Colin Bell, shared his creative process on scoring his first major film and his love of music. The Early Days It would be an understatement to say that Bell’s life was influenced by rhythm. As a child, his musical talent firs...

01/20/2023

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Two pedestrians have died, one is in serious condition in three separate pedestrian, motor vehicle incidents in East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating three separate pedestrian incidents involving motor vehicles, two of which have resulted in fatalities. All the incidents have happened within days of each other. The most recent incident occurred at approximately 5:19 p.m. on Jan. 19. East Brunswick polic...

01/18/2023

Check out our weekly Calendar to find out about local events. If you want to add calendar items, email [email protected]

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No....

01/17/2023

East Brunswick police investigate another pedestrian fatality

EAST BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating another fatal crash involving a motor vehicle and pedestrian. Police responded to the intersection of Ryders Lane and Cedar Village Boulevard at approximately 6:32 a.m. on Jan. 16, according to police. They found pedestrian, Moos S. Song, 70, of East Bruns...

01/16/2023

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Opinion page: Pandemic fuels increase in to***co use in youths

From 2005 to 2020, adult cigarette smoking rates fell from around 20% to 12%, and youth cigarette smoking rates similarly declined. There was an indication that to***co awareness campaigns and educational efforts were proving effective across the country. And in New Jersey, due to advances in smoke-...

01/16/2023

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Pandemic fuels increase in to***co use in youths

From 2005 to 2020, adult cigarette smoking rates fell from around 20% to 12%, and youth cigarette smoking rates similarly declined. There was an indication that to***co awareness campaigns and educational efforts were proving effective across the country. And in New Jersey, due to advances in smoke-...

01/16/2023

Are you interested in learning more about health and wellness opportunities in Central Jersey? Join Central Jersey Newspapers on Sunday, January 22 from 11-3 at MarketFair to explore and engage with a variety of local businesses. For more information and to pre-register for this event, go to nmg.ticketleap.com/cjheatlh/

If you are interested in participating as a health vendor, email [email protected] today for more information!

01/15/2023

Middlesex County Office of Passport Services earns 100% rating three years in a row

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Office of Passport Services was officially recognized by the United States Department of State for fully meeting annual inspection requirements for managing passport applications and renewals for three consecutive years. The Office of Passport Services received a 100% rating...

01/14/2023

Gov. announces second extended deadline for property tax relief program

During his State of the State Address on Jan. 10, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that in concert with Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, the state is extending the application deadline for the new ANCHOR property tax relief program to ensure every eligible New Jerseya...

01/13/2023

Investments in infrastructure, education and quality of life continue in Middlesex County

The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners are moving full steam ahead into the new year as investments in infrastructure, education and quality of life are on the horizon. After being selected – once again – by his fellow commissioners to lead their dais as commissioner director, Ronald...

01/12/2023

Elderly woman fatally struck by motor vehicle in East Brunswick

An 82-year-old East Brunswick woman was fatally struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Cranbury Road and Rues Lane, according to the East Brunswick Police Department. Police officers responded to the fatal incident at approximately 8:26 p.m. Jan. 9, police said. The pedestrian, Samette Mar...

01/11/2023

Are you a local business interested in attending our annual Central Jersey Kids Expo on March 4 from 12-4 at the Monroe Sports Center? Email [email protected] today for more information! Please reach out before February 22.

If you are interested in attending this event as a guest, pre-register at nmg.ticketleap.com/cj23/

01/10/2023

St. Bartholomew School invites the public to its Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 29. The school is located at 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. For more information call 732-254-7105 or visit school.stbartseb.com

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New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No....

01/10/2023

Do you own a sweet shop or winery serving the Central Jersey region? We are looking for sampling vendors for our Chocolate, Wine, and More event on February 4th at Forsgate Country Club. Email [email protected] for more information on how your local business can get involved.

01/09/2023

County Corner: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 16 is a significant day. It is the celebration of one of our greatest leaders of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate his legacy on this day and encourage others to work to improve their communities and spread his message. Dr. King was a Baptist minister and civil...

01/09/2023

Are you interested in learning more about health and wellness opportunities in Central Jersey? Join Central Jersey Newspapers on Sunday, January 22 from 11-3 at MarketFair to explore and engage with a variety of local businesses. For more information and to pre-register for this event, go to nmg.ticketleap.com/cjheatlh/

If you are interested in participating as a health vendor, email [email protected] today for more information! We will be accepting vendors until January 12.

01/08/2023

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01/08/2023

East Brunswick Public Library receives $750K for infrastructure improvements

EAST BRUNSWICK – Federal funds will help the East Brunswick Public Library with much needed infrastructure improvements. Newly passed legislation in Washington, D.C. will provide over $15 million for Community Projects in New Jersey’s 12th District, with $750,000 allocated to the East Brunswick ...

01/07/2023

East Brunswick Township Council reorganizes; establishes foundation for the new year

EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Township Council started the new year with a packed reorganization meeting to establish the foundation for 2023. The gathering on Jan. 2 began with the instating of elected council members and nominating Kevin McEvoy and Dana Zimbicki for president and vice pres...

01/06/2023

Playhouse 22, the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, presents:

Jan. 6-7 – 8 p.m. – Blue Moon, Those Risqué Adult Content Songs.

Playhouse 22 is located at 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. For more information call 732-254-3939.

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No....

01/04/2023

Welcome to the first issue of the East Brunswick Sun, a new newspaper, delivered to 6,847 homes, and a website that will serve your community.

The articles and advertising appearing in our printed edition and on our website will be produced by employees of Newspaper Media Group, a company that publishes community newspapers throughout New Jersey.

The East Brunswick Sun will focus its coverage on local government, local high school sports, your neighbors, your businesses and the accomplishments of residents in the community.

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01/04/2023

Bill strengthening concealed carry laws will face legal challenge

A new state law that strengthens restrictions regarding who is eligible for a public carry permit and establishes a list of places where people who possess a carry permit cannot bring their fi****ms is expected to face an immediate legal challenge in New Jersey. Within the past week, Gov. Phil Murph...

01/02/2023

State officials warn residents to take precautions as respiratory illnesses surge

Flu season is in full swing as the New Jersey Department of Health reports that the state is seeing high levels of the viral infection statewide. The trifecta of a flu surge, respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] and COVID-19 is taking place all across New Jersey and the country. State officials are war...

01/02/2023

VENDORS WANTED: Are you a local business with interested in attending our Health and Wellness Expo on January 22 from 11-3 at MarketFair in Princeton? Email [email protected] today for more information! We will be accepting vendors until January 12.

If you are interested in attending this event, go to nmg.ticketleap.com/cjheatlh/ to pre-register.

01/01/2023

Civil rights activist recalls sit-ins and Freedom Rides of the 1960s

Angeline Butler was 17 years old when she was arrested for sitting at the lunch counter at McLellan’s five-and-ten-cent store in Nashville, Tenn. Butler, who is Black, had committed the crime of sitting at a lunch counter reserved for white people. In 1960, Black people were not permitted to sit a...

12/31/2022

‘Ah-ha moments’ happening in county Magnet Schools’ new AgriScience program

The AgriScience program on the Middlesex County Magnet Schools campus in East Brunswick has expanded, launching a new curriculum in line with the Curriculum for Agricultural Education. The career major now includes an emphasis on food science and safety, animal science, and landscape design, in addi...

12/30/2022

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12/29/2022

Hogmanay New Year’s Eve bonfire returns in person at the historic Brearley House in Lawrence Township

The annual Hogmanay bonfire at the Lawrence Township-owned Brearley House is making an in-person comeback after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bonfire, which was held virtually in 2020 and 2021, is all set for New Year’s Eve from 6-8 p.m. at the historic home off Meadow Road. ...