While Burgermeister Bernie is busy playing kitchen cop and liberating microwaves from East Brunswick teachers’ lounges, there’s an actual financial fiasco that demands his attention. Enter Rebecca S. Dean, a pediatric therapist and the protagonist of a true school district drama—her escapades make Bernie’s appliance heists look like a bake sale gone wrong. Dean’s “Therapeutic” […]
Up to Half a Million for Turf – What’s the Deal? Eyes on EB received a credible tip suggesting that the story behind the new turf field might be more complicated than it seems. This state-of-the-art field, promised for September, remains mysteriously unused as of November. Meanwhile, our athletes are stuck using the old high […]
When Trees Attack: Sidewalks, Negligence, and Community Backlash In the verdant suburbs of East Brunswick, a leafy debacle unfurls each fall, but it’s not just the leaves that are stirring trouble—it’s the sidewalks under siege by tree roots. Amidst this botanical uprising, one voice of reason emerges: Stephen Daniel, who casts a wry spotlight on […]
“Ain’t Got Time for Drama, Man” Let me tell you, I’m taking a fresh approach to life these days. I don’t need extra noise, you know? We all get one chance here, and filling it up with drama? Not the way for me. There’s this idea floating around that we should be connected with everyone […]
The Facebook Debate That Ruffled Some Feathers It started innocently enough—a simple question from Eric, our unofficial East Brunswick wing historian: “Best wings in East Brunswick?” Like bees to honey, the locals swarmed, each with a passionate wing opinion. But, oh, the paths this conversation would take… Eric, the Wing Dreamer The tone was set […]
After the ballots were counted, it became clear that Dr. G’s vision of East Brunswick as a beacon of international diplomacy would remain just that—a vision. With a voter turnout that rivaled the popularity of Brussels sprouts at Thanksgiving, Dr. G found herself with only a handful of votes. And by “handful,” we mean the […]
Just when you thought East Brunswick had discussed every topic worth debating, Gary H. strikes again with a Facebook thread that managed to rack up over 100 comments in just a few hours. The topic? The deeply divisive question of whether or not it’s socially acceptable—or even remotely necessary—to back into a parking space. Yes, […]
The Foliage Fury Unleashed Welcome to East Brunswick, the town where leaf collection rules have taken on an intensity rivaling a covert spy mission. With the “Leaf Police” cracking down, residents are left wondering if their beloved autumn leaves are secretly orchestrating the downfall of local government. Andy, a local rising contributor (or as we […]
If you haven’t witnessed the latest debate in the EB community, you’re missing out on a sizzling controversy. And who else could ignite such a fervent discussion than our very own all-star provocateur, the one and only Gary? Let’s dive into the drama that a single post about chicken sandwiches set off – sparking a […]
It all started with one simple, but loaded question from Rising Contributor Marie: “What happened on Frost Avenue? There was an insane amount of teens and cops.” Little did Marie know, she’d opened the floodgates to a deluge of neighborhood commentary. Like a mystery novel unfolding in real-time, the thread became a dizzying tale of […]