North Brunswick
Community Calendar
Live Music • March 18 from 9 p.m. – midnight – Robert Ross will perform at Robin’s Nest, 3103 Tremley Point Rd., Linden. For info, call 1-908-290-3090. »
County Unveils Emergency Radio System Overhaul
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Middlesex County Freeholder Mildred S. Scott, chairperson of the county’s Law and Public Safety Committee, was joined by county and local public safety officials in unveiling the county’s new radio system that improves the reliability, security and effectiveness of emergency radio communications on a daily basis and in the event of... »
Wild Weekend Weather
STATE -- Residents of Linden and Rahway heard a tremendous boom at about 9 a.m. Sunday, but officials say it was just thunder from the incredible storm that struck all weekend. Pouring rain and fierce winds triggered flood warnings, downed trees, closed roads and stopped trains across New Jersey. The National Weather Service clocked wind... »
Community Calendar
Book Sale • March 12 & 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – The Friends of the Cranford Public Library will hold a used book sale in the cellar of the library, located at 224 Walnut Ave. Most prices range from 25 cents to $6. For info, call 908-709-7281. »
NJDOT To Perform Emergency Roadway Repairs On Route 1
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Traffic on Route 1 in North Brunswick in the vicinity of a bridge over an abandoned Conrail freight line will be detoured to parallel service roads for two consecutive Saturday mornings starting March 6 to allow crews to make emergency roadway repairs. »
Lawmakers Announce Federal Highway Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, New Jersey lawmakers announced over $5 million in federal funding for transportation projects and highway and pedestrian safety. This federal funding was awarded to the New Jersey State Department of Transportation by the Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. »
Tickets On Sale For Township’s 40th Anniversary Musical
NORTH BRUNSWICK—Tickets are on sale for performances of “Fiddler On The Roof,” North Brunswick’s 40th Anniversary Musical sponsored by the township Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. »
Candidates File For School Board Races
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Monday was the deadline for school board candidates to file nominating petitions to run in the April 20 school elections. These are the candidates from Middlesex County. »
Community Calendar
Clearance Sale • Now through March 6 – Best Friend Dog & Animal Adoption is having a winter clothing clearance sale at their thrift shop, 1750 E. Second St., Scotch Plains. The store is open from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. every day except Sunday. Proceeds benefit the animal rescue group. For info, call... »
Edison Man Accused Of Abandoning Daughter Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Her Mother
NEW BRUNSWICK — An Edison man accused of abandoning his 20-month-old daughter at a Delaware gas station has pleaded not guilty to killing the girl's mother. »
Edison Man Arrested On Kidnapping, Endangerment Charges
NEW BRUNSWICK—An Edison man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a 20-month-old child, who was abandoned at a gas station in Newark, Del. over the weekend. »
New Jersey Prepares For Another Winter Storm
STATE – A winter storm could bring over a foot of snow to central New Jersey on Thursday, according to National Weather Service predictions. »
Former Edison Resident Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Child
NEW BRUNSWICK—A former resident of Edison and North Brunswick has been sentenced to a 20-year-term in a New Jersey state prison for sexually assaulting a girl for three years, beginning when she was 9 years old, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced. »
Community Calendar
Clearance Sale • Now through March 6 – Best Friend Dog & Animal Adoption is having a winter clothing clearance sale at their thrift shop, 1750 E. Second St., Scotch Plains. The store is open from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. every day except Sunday. Proceeds benefit the animal rescue group. For info, call... »
Community Calendar
Flea Market • Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The Linden Knights of Columbus, 118 N. Park Ave., will hold a flea market. Kitchen open for breakfast & lunch. Next flea market: March 20 – tables are $20. Call 1-908-486-9518 or 1-908-374-5444. »
Wisniewski Schedules Hearing On NJ Transit Subsidy Cut
TRENTON – Assembly Transportation Chairman John Wisniewski on Friday announced the panel will hear testimony on the potential impact of the governor’s plan to slash NJ Transit’s subsidy and the fare hikes and service cuts that may result. »
Christie Announces Cuts To Meet NJ’s Fiscal Crisis
TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie said that New Jersey is in a “state of financial crisis” and outlined cuts to address a $2.2 billion gap in this year’s budget before a joint session of the Legislature this morning. »
Middlesex County Teams With PSE&G To Help County Building Go Green
NEW BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County Freeholder H. James Polos announced that the county will save $100,000 when it installs a new HVAC system at the County Archives Building in North Brunswick as a result of being accepted into PSE&G’s Direct Install program. »
Blizzard Warning In Effect
STATE -- Road crews are working to clear New Jersey highways and major roadways, but the worst of this winter storm may not have come yet. The National Weather Service has a blizzard warning in effect for the state. High winds -- with gusts of up to 45 miles per hour -- are expected this... »
Lawmakers Unveil State Pension Reform Plan
TRENTON – Senators from both parties introduced legislation to reform New Jersey’s troubled pension system on Monday. »


