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East Brunswick's Olivia Ashmen Performs 'Adelaide's Lament' in NYC Cabaret
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Olivia Ashmen, a recent graduate with honors from St. Bartholomew's and lead in the school musical, sang at the world famous Don't Tell Mama's in the Comeback Cabaret in NYC to a packed house on July 21. Ashmen was the youngest of 15 women and men to perform a song befitting the theme "something that makes you happy".CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Olivia, being an old movie musical fan, chose Adelaide's Lament by Frank Loesser lyricist for the popular musical Guys and Dolls. Hitting the high notes with a believable, thick...
Mosquito Spraying in East Brunswick on Monday, August 5
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be conducting mosquito control treatment (spraying via trucks) to control and reduce mosquitoes that can spread viruses (like West Nile Virus) and/or minimize nuisance mosquitoes to tolerable levels, in the following area. • Municipality: East BrunswickCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER • Application Date and Time: Monday, August 5, 2024, 6:30 PM to 11:59 PM. • Rain Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 • Mosquito Control Product: Etofenprox (Zenivex ® E4-RTU, EPA# 2724-807) • Location/Boundaries: Areas off Dunhams Corner Road, Ryders Lane, Summerhill Rd, Old...
Scoring Their Goals: New Brunswick's Bobadilla Summer Soccer Academy Wrapping Up Another Successful Year
NEW BRUNSWICK – Detective Virginia Lopez looked into the eyes of a little girl with pigtails and told her that she, too, could one day be a member of the New Brunswick Police Department. Then Lopez turned to the other 25 elementary school students sitting at the table. “You can do anything you want in life,” Lopez said. “It won’t be easy, but if you want something bad enough, you can accomplish it.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Moments of mentoring, messages of self-esteem, tips on life skills, lessons in community service and, of...
August Programs for Adults at Scotch Plains Public Library
Fridays at 10am – Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek, a gentle but effective approach to moving confidently throughout the lifespan. Registration is required for this virtual class. (no class August 16 or 30) Friday, August 2, 10am to Noon – Hypertension Clinic in the Adult Room with a public...
See homes sold in the Plainfield area, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Plainfield area reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 16 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was an 875-square-foot home on Frances Lane in Plainfield that sold for $430,000.
Milltown Parent Teacher Organization to Hold October Golf Outing
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Parent Teacher Organization is hosting a golf outing at East Brunswick's Tamarack Golf Course on Thursday, October 3. Milltown School District's PTO's main sponsor for this fundraising event is the Bronson and McNamara Funeral Home. Proceeds from the golf outing go to support the Milltown PTO and other community organizations. The cost is $150 per player and $500 for a foursome. Registration and check-in begins at 8 a.m. with the shotgun kicking off at 9 a.m. Lunch is served at 1:30 p.m. and there will also be a basket auction and 50/50 to...
Vendors Wanted for Milltown Holiday Craft and Maker's Fair
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Parent Teacher Organization, in conjunction with the Milltown Historical Society, are hosting a Holiday Craft and Maker's Fair at the Joyce Kilmer School on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. Organizers are looking for crafters, artists, makers, bakers, circut creators, 3D printers, laser engravers and more. The cost is $30 for a one-day table and $50 for a two-day table. A limited number of 10' by 10' booths are available for both days for $100. Interested participants can contact Jenn Spisso by texting 908-812-4852 or emailing jens2place@aol.com for additional information or to register for the Holiday Craft and Maker's Fair. The Joyce Kilmer School is located at 21 West Church Street. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers Football Top 50 Preseason Player Countdown: No.28 Jordan Thompson
The start of the 2024 Rutgers football season is just around the corner and that means it's time for Scarlet Nation's annual Top 50 player projections. We will be counting down the top 50 players based on projections of how they will perform this season. The list moves on with a look at No.28, Jordan Thompson.
Man faces 10 years in prison for April shooting
A New Brunswick man has pled guilty to first-degree attempted murder and second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Vincent Sabo of the New Brunswick Police Department. On April 5, at approximately 2 a.m., authorities responded to 66 Easton...
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Rutgers Stats Odds
Head coach Greg Schiano never wanted to leave the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. But when he thought Rutgers had no legs to get into the Big Ten, he left when he was offered a head coaching job for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A couple of years later, Schiano was fired and...
Jersey Man Convicted Of Armed Carjacking In Newark: Prosecutor
On the morning of July 31, 2022, Jose Mercado and a juvenile co-conspirator carjacked, robbed and assaulted a victim at gunpoint on the 300 block of Lake Street in Newark, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II said. Later that morning, Jersey City police approached Mercado while he was inside the...
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, July 22-28
A house in New Hope that sold for $2.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 147 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $547,559. The average price per square foot ended up at $275.
Mary Gay Abbott-Young reflects on her career at the Rescue Mission of Trenton
Over a century ago, the Trenton community was faced with the crucial need to help residents struggling with homelessness and hunger in the area. It started with a shelter that opened its doors, day and night, to those seeking refuge. There were no criteria, just two simple questions: “What’s your...
What $750,000 or less gets you in Mercer County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 22 and July 28. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Mercer County, all of which featured homes under $750,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
Specialty Grocer Purchases Former Sam Ash Music Store in Edison
EDISON, NJ - A specialty grocer has purchased the property of the former Sam Ash Music store in Edison for $5.5 million, according to the real estate firm NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. The 21,929-square-foot property, located at 1825 Route 27, has remained vacant since May. According to NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co, the grocer is an out-of-state business specializing in “culturally diverse foods.” The new owners plan to establish their flagship store along Route 27 in Edison Township. The firm did not name the buyer of the property.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Ideally suited for a user/investor, we identified a wide range of potential buyers as part of our customized property offering strategy,” said NAIDB Senior Vice President Marc Shein in a released statement, “Following the competitive bid process, the buyer’s offer was accepted and closed quickly.” The property is located at a four-way intersection on Route 27 with 64 available parking spaces. The site consists of two buildings, according to NAIDB. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Firefighters respond to Sheraton in Edison after reports of smoke
Firefighters have responded to the Sheraton hotel in Edison Wednesday afternoon after reports of smoke on some of the lower floors. A journalist on scene at the hotel in Raritan Center reported no viable damage to the outside of the 12-story building. Members of B shift are currently operating at the hotel, according to...
What $1 million or less gets you in Essex County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Essex County, here’s what sold for or under $1,000,000 between July 22 and July 28. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
See all homes sold in East Brunswick, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in East Brunswick reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 27 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,018-square-foot home on University Road in East Brunswick that sold for $653,000.
Lightbridge Academy Celebrates 8 Grand Openings
Iselin-headquartered Lightbridge Academy, one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 150 centers either open or in development, is celebrating eight grand openings and the awarding of 17 new franchises in 2024. “Our growth this year has been truly remarkable, underscoring the persistent demand for top-tier childcare, our...
New Brunswick Councilwoman Pleads Not Guilty in First Court Appearance Since March Crash
NEW BRUNSWICK – Councilwoman Suzanne Sicora-Ludwig pleaded not guilty Wednesday in her first court appearance since being charged with DWI and other charges stemming from a one-vehicle accident on March 8. Highland Park Municipal Judge Edward Herman, who will hear the case, ended the 9-minute arraignment by stating that the case would be adjourned for at least 30 days.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Freehold-based attorney Joseph Surman told Herman that he was still seeking documents related to the case, including ones involving the blood that was drawn from Sicora-Ludwig and the lab testing...
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