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East Brunswick finishes the season with ‘End of Summer’ food truck festival
EAST BRUNSWICK – Friends and families gathered outside the Brunswick Square Mall near Rt. 18 to close out the final month of summer break with food and music. Hosted by Mega Bite Events, the all-day festival saw scores of visitors enter the End of Summer Food Truck & Music Fest on Sept. 3. The sectioned off space allowed attendees to browse the selection of 15 food vendors and numerous small business booths. Adding to the ambience were live performances by multiple bands and a myriad of kid-friendly games and activities for all ages.
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Sept. 7
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
South River police offer residents Operation Blue Angel in case of an emergency
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Police Department is reminding residents about its Operation Blue Angel program, which allows officers quick access to senior citizens and other eligible residents in the event of an emergency. Operation Blue Angel is a program conducted by the police department to assist residents...
Man dies after motorcycle strikes tree in Monroe
MONROE – A 32-year-old man died after his motorcycle struck a tree, according to the Monroe Township Police Department. Monroe Township Police Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a motorcyclist down on a private property just off Mounts Mill Road near Country Club Drive at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Sept. 3, according to police.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Spotswood
SPOTSWOOD – A raccoon tested positive for rabies in the vicinity of Burlington Avenue and Kane Avenue, according to officials from the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. This is the third rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2022 and the first rabid animal in Spotswood, according to...
Middlesex County Clerk’s Office offers free Property Alert Service to combat property and mortgage fraud
NEW BRUNSWICK – In an effort to combat the fast-growing crime of property and mortgage fraud, Middlesex County Clerk Nancy Pinkin encourages property owners to protect their property and mortgage with the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office Property Alert Service. “Scams are often committed against property owners in the...
‘Citizen scientists’ can participate in Middlesex County’s month-long BioBlitz campaign in September
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation will run a month-long BioBlitz in September as part of the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators campaign. The BioBlitz campaign is open to all individuals, groups and families. Parks for Pollinators is a nationwide,...
Gold Star Family ID cards now available to additional family members of active military members killed on duty
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Gold Star identification cards are now available to the spouses, domestic partners, civil union partners and children of military members who died while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. This includes children to whom the service member was a parent, legal guardian, or...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Aug. 31
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
Monroe to receive $1 million in state funding for flood mitigation efforts for Rossmoor community
MONROE – Monroe Township will receive $1 million in state funding to address flood mitigation programs for the Rossmoor adult living community, which was devastated by Tropical Storm Henri in August 2021. The funding has been set aside in the state’s 2023 fiscal budget, according to information provided by...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Aug. 24
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
Universal Society of Hinduism calls for all Middlesex County school districts to close on Diwali
The Universal Society of Hinduism is asking for all 24 public school districts in Middlesex County to observe the Diwali holiday – the most popular festival of the Hindu religion – by closing on Oct. 24. Schools are already closed in East Brunswick, Edison, Monroe, North Brunswick, Piscataway,...
South River police collecting gift cards for family who lost everything in fire
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Police Department is holding a gift card drive for a family who suffered “a devastating house fire.”. Although the family was uninjured during the fire on Aug. 19, the couple, along with their 20-month-old son, lost everything they own, police said through a social media post on Aug. 20.
Milltown Rescue receives $10K grant from Sidewalk Angels Foundation
MILLTOWN – Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society has received a $10,000 grant to continue their mission of providing “a safe and peaceful haven for homeless, abandoned or abused animals,” according to Krystal Hasard, executive director of the Society. The society received the grant from the...
Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Aug. 17
Due to the national formula shortage, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is holding a baby formula drive. Those wishing to donate can drop off baby formula Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or email Lauren Sikora at laurens@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org to make alternate arrangements. The office is located at 77 Church St., New Brunswick.
Spotswood police advise residents to ‘lock and secure’ vehicles after rise in motor vehicle thefts in area
SPOTSWOOD – Due to the recent rise in motor vehicle thefts in the area, police are advising residents to lock and secure their vehicles. A majority of the crimes that have occurred are a result of unlocked vehicles, according to the Spotswood Police Department through a Nixle alert.
South River teen overcomes challenges with ADHD, autism, finds strength in the boxing ring
SOUTH RIVER – Sixteen-year-old Troy O’Connor was far away from his hometown – 1,400 miles away – when he stepped into the boxing ring in Wichita, Kans. He was competing for his hometown of South River. From July 9-16, hundreds of U.S. boxers traveled to Wichita...
South River’s Denny Stadium ‘at end-of-life cycle;’ district proposes referendum
SOUTH RIVER – The South River School District is proposing a $33.1 million bond referendum for early next year that calls for the complete replacement of Denny Stadium, which “is at the end of its life cycle,” according to professional engineers. The referendum also calls for the...
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