East Brunswick Gazette

Youth Sports Recognition

• 🔥 Coach of the Year: East Brunswick head coach Travis Retzlaff named CJSR GMC Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year for...

• Remixers Reunion: Louie DeVito presents ft. Hex Hector & Johnny Vicious, the most popular DJ/dance event
• Date & Time: Sat, Mar 28 • 8:00 PM
• Venue: Chris Michael's, Woodbridge (near East Brunswick)
• Tickets via Eventbrite for local music fans

Celebrating East Brunswick High School's stellar girls' basketball season:

• Travis Retzlaff honored as CJSR GMC Coach of the Year for guiding a young...

Local heroes in action: East Brunswick Police Department’s 11 officers are gearing up for a 300-mile bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, D.C.,...

• North Brunswick: Middlesex County Public Works, May 16 and Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (rain or shine)
• Old Bridge: Recycling Center, June 28, same...

Government Meetings

• Dunellen Council Meeting: Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, in person or virtual in Borough of...

Old Bridge Public Library is expanding community services innovatively by hiring a full-time social worker. Details and applications available via the library link – a fresh support resource for Middlesex County residents.

Practical tip for households from PSE&G and NJ American Water's Kaitlyn:

• Listen for boiler noises like nonstop running water – signals a leak...

Catch these key local government meetings for resident input:

• South Brunswick Township Council: Regular meeting Mar 18, 6PM, covers Ordinance 2026-2...

Disturbing incident at North Brunswick youth shelter raises child safety alarms:

• Izee Dizon, 34, of Bridgewater, had inappropriate physical and...

East Brunswick community turns out for the 41st Annual Daisy Association event, while the council recognizes Charles Heppel for over 25 years of volunteerism at the February 9, 2026 meeting. A shining example of local volunteer spirit.

In Edison, veteran crossing guard Lisa Lancia spotted flames shooting from a nearby home's roof while on duty outside an elementary school last Tuesday, heroically alerting the family.

Fresh dining boost for Middlesex County: Habit Burger's second local spot opens Wednesday, March 18 at 996 St. Georges Ave., Woodbridge, at 10:30...

Traffic alert for East Brunswick drivers:

• Overnight closure planned on Route 18 southbound
• Part of ongoing drainage and pavement rehabilitation project
• Aimed at Route 18 repairs and infrastructure upgrades
  Plan alternate routes!

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 Edison Crossing Guard Saves Family: Lisa Lancia alerted residents to a house fire at 835 New Dover Road in Edison on...

Middlesex County hosts vital summit on emergency prep and advance care planning at East Brunswick Community Arts Center, April 10.

• Key topics:...

• NJIIFF Film Festival opens March 28 (11am-2pm) at Regal Hadley Theatre, South Plainfield, with screenings and awards March 29 (2-8pm) at ITV Gold...

• Premier showcase: 29th annual event with nearly 50 Middlesex County restaurants offering elevated Chinese, cinnamon buns, Mexican fusion & more.
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• NJ employers announced nearly 4,000 job cuts in first 3 months, with unemployment at 5.4% and claims up 4,500 early March.
• High property taxes...

Key local election watch:

• Reorganization meeting: Held 3/12/2026
• Full YouTube video: 47:04 duration, 15 views
• Stream for updates ahead of 2026 primaries – check it out now