The response to my essay on Alexander Hamilton’s New Jersey exploits was very gratifying.
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By TAPINTO EAST BRUNSWICK
April 22, 2024
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Several residents have reported receiving suspicious phone calls from individuals impersonating East Brunswick Police Officers. These suspects are spoofing the phone number they are calling from by displaying the East Brunswick Police Department phone number. It was reported ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - United Desi of New Jersey invites locals to attend a free Holi event on Saturday, April 27 that begins with a Color Run/Walk at 10:00 am and continues throughout the day with a variety of vibrant entertainment, shopping, and community bonding at the East Brunswick Community ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - In a district-wide communication today, East Brunswick Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski updated education stakeholders regarding the community forum regarding the school budget scheduled for Wednesday evening at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School. The start time is now 7:00 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 24-year-old New Brunswick man has been charged in connection with last week’s break-in and robbery of the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers. Jacob Beacher, who is not affiliated with Rutgers, has been arrested in an investigation led by the FBI, according to a statement from ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On or about April 22nd, 2024, South River will begin construction to repair a damaged sanitary line on Old Bridge Turnpike between Lexington Ave and Fairview Avenue which is near Marietta Street in East Brunswick. The repairs are expected to take approximately two weeks to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Thanks to community support, Carrabba’s Italian Grill has donated $35,000 to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of triple-negative breast cancer. The check presentation was held at the Carrabba’s in East ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- After a pitchers' duel between combatants who were a study in extreme contrasts, Woodbridge broke through for five runs in the top of the eighth inning after rallying in the seventh and came away with a 7-2 baseball victory over East Brunswick on Saturday afternoon. Tim ...
CREAM RIDGE, NJ - Situated on over 300 acres in Central New Jersey, Holland Ridge Farms is a "must-do-Jersey" destination this spring. TAPinto visited the farm in Cream Ridge on Tax Day, but there was nothing taxing about the experience. The most important thing to keep in mind is that tickets ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - In a meeting characterized by articulate discussion, courtesy, and professionalism, interviews for the two open positions on the East Brunswick Board of Education were held this week. The open positions resulted from the recent resignations from the Board of elected members ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Following a flurry of online activity and speculation regarding the negative impact of the recent East Brunswick Public Schools budget for the 2024-25 school year, Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski announced today that the Administration and Board of Education will host a ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man has been charged with possession of child pornography, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Andrew Chu, age 33, was charged with possessing images of child sexual abuse. He is currently detained. Prosecutors say that Chu used his computer to view ...
NEWARK — The soil and groundwater of a 7.6-acre industrial park on the banks of the Passaic River in the North Ward remain contaminated — the result of “historic site operations,” accidental spills, illegal dumping, and improper waste disposal, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A ...
WOODBRIDGE NJ -- Isabella Warrington hit two home runs and drove in six runs to lead East Brunswick to a 15-5 softball victory over East Brunswick on Thursday. Warrington has three home runs in her last two games. Maria Rampolla also hit two home runs and drove in four runs for East Brunswick ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On May 17, 2023, Sergeant John Bird and Sergeant James Angermeier were operating East Brunswick Police Motorcycle Units when a vehicle obstructed their path, resulting in a crash. Sergeant Bird and Sergeant Angermeier sustained injuries and were rushed to Robert Wood Johnson ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – About 125 Rutgers faculty members brandished signs and chanted slogans on the College Avenue campus on Wednesday to protest the cutting of Writing Program classes and the elimination of adjunct lecturers who teach them. The Strikeiversary – so named by the faculty to mark the ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – A Sayreville Middle School student-teacher has been arrested for possessing multiple photos of a child from the school who was undressed in the photos, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson. Ciccone and Robeson ...
METUCHEN, NJ — Most folks around here already know downtown Metuchen is a terrific place to visit, dine, shop, and enjoy the arts. Now, the rest of America will realize that too. Money Magazine has named Middlesex County’s “Brainy Boro” as New Jersey’s 2024 Best Place to Live. In fact, Metuchen ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – About 80% of Rutgers-New Brunswick students who participated in spring elections have voted in favor of referendums calling on the university’s administration to cut business and educational ties with Israel. In a vote conducted last month, 6,538 students agreed that Rutgers ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that Manuel Rivera, 43, of Sayreville, was pronounced deceased today, April 17, 2024, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Related: Police Respond to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The New Jersey State Assembly voted Monday to approve A4161, a bill that provides some much-needed funding for local school districts following the state's reduction in school aid. Sounds great, right? Yes, but there's a catch that will make taking the money not such a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Last fall, Dr. Kenneth Burnett appeared at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge in front of a crowd of former East Brunswick High School graduates during the Class of 1973’s 50th reunion. He jokingly remarked “If I don’t remember you, that’s a good thing.” He also acknowledged how ...
Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives at least six hours of sunlight and get busy planting. Consider starting with strawberries. They ...
COLONIA, NJ -- Isabella Warrington hit for the cycle to lead East Brunswick to an 11-5 softball victory over Colonia on Tuesday. Warrington is the first Bears softball player with a home run, a triple, a double and a single in the same game since Gabrielle Kelliher in 2013. Warrigton was 4-for-5 ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Police assisted in rescuing a man who jumped off of a bridge into the Raritan River, according to a recent facebook post. Authorities say the man has been transported to a local hospital and is receiving treatment; his identity has not been made public. On Monday, Edison ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Middlesex County has so many diverse and exciting events happening throughout the year, and now it is much easier for residents to find out about them. Middlesexcountyculture.com is now live and features a one-stop shop to find out about all things – both big and small – ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Four Westfield High School students, who are part of the school’s chapter of Model United Nations, were selected to go to Philadelphia last week to watch the solar eclipse alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. Model UN is a program run as part of the civic engagement programs ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - If you're looking to do some camping, whether you're well seasoned or looking to try it out for the first time, take a minute to check out East Brunswick's newest park -- and only campsite. Tammany Park is a 10-acre wooded park nestled on the edge of Farrington Lake in East ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- A pair of four-run innings carried East Brunswick to an 8-5 baseball victory over Union Catholic on Monday. Joe Spinello went 3-for-3 with two runs batted in and a run scored for the Bears (2-6), who scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning and four in the bottom ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Route 18 is scheduled to have overnight closures and detours starting tonight as a roadway rehabilitation project advances in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. Beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, Monday, April 15, until 4:30 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16 and again on Tuesday ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy wants to pump nearly $1 billion more into New Jersey schools. The new spending would increase state aid to public schools by 5% over the current level and is meant to “fully fund” K-12 education to ensure that New Jersey children receive a top-notch ...
