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šŸšØšŸ›° December 28: Fireworks, Food, and Fun: EB's NYE Hotlist Awaits

It's a New Year's Extravaganza! šŸ‘€

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE

Good Morning! Itā€™s Saturday, December 28th.

ā˜€ļø WEEKEND WEATHER ā›…

Saturday šŸŒ§ļø Rainy/Cold, 45Ā°/34Ā°

Sunday šŸŒ§ļø Rainy/Snow-Melting 61Ā°/43Ā°

Tuesday (New Yearā€™s Eve): šŸŒ§ļø šŸ„‚ 50Ā°/36Ā° šŸ„‚ 

šŸ¦ šŸ¦ Greetings, flock! šŸŒšŸ›ø

As 2024 draws to a close, weā€™re filled with gratitude for The Brunswick Bird community. To our amazing readers, thank you for making this little newsletter soar! Your clicks, kind words, and enthusiasm remind us why we do what we doā€”bringing joy and connection to East Brunswick.

Hereā€™s to a new year of savoring lifeā€™s simple joys, together. Wishing you love, laughter, and plenty of bird-worthy moments in 2025! šŸ¦ šŸ’ŒšŸ„‚

Questions, comments, or interested in reaching our readers? Email us at [email protected] 

Thanks for reading!

ā€” Marla

Need New Yearā€™s Plans? (Itā€™s not too late!)

This week, weā€™re breaking from tradition (all three issues of it!) to share some ideas for ringing in the New Year. No guarantees on availability, but here are a few leads:

  • In New Brunswick:

    Catherine Lombardiā€™s/Stage Left are hosting NYE dinner and at 11:30 PM, fireworks will light up the sky across the street at the Heldrich Hotel. For a roundup of local soirees in the New Brunswick area, go here.

Closer to home:

  • EBā€™s Bar Louie is throwing a bar bash. Get tickets here

  • EBā€™s Orchard Park is having a NYE blowout. More info here

  • EBā€™s newly opened Palmeras is another option (plus, when you visit their website, subscribe on their site for a FREE ticket usable in January)

  • Staying in? Hey, thatā€™s fun, too. Enjoy this article on some DIY New Yearā€™s recipes for at-home celebrations.

    Feel like doing a New Yearā€™s Day thing instead?

    • The EB Elks Club is sponsoring a New Yearā€™s Day Dinner.(Thatā€™s January 1, for those keeping track).

FOOD

(More) Fast Food On the Horizonā€¦.

Chick-Filler-Up

Chick-Fill-A: If youā€™ve driven down Route 18 lately, youā€™ve probably noticed the Chick-fil-A building finally taking shape. It wonā€™t be long before weā€™re lining up at the drive-thru!

CAVA Cravings?

On the other side of the highway (where Boston Market used to be), CAVA, a Mediterranean-style restaurant, is gearing up for its debut.

If youā€™re reading this, so are your customers. Reach out here for advertising info.
Local News

EBā€™s Housing Boom Continues: Phase 3 of Vermella ā€œUNANIMOUSLY APPROVEDā€

  • EBā€™s $500M redevelopment project is moving forward, with approval for 218 stacked townhouse units. Demolition is underway near what was once known as Loehmannā€™s Plaza.

  • Click here to see all the new state laws going into effect in 2025.

  • Town officials have got Brunswick Square Mall in the crosshairs.

  • Congrats to East Brunswick's Kathy Morin on being named New Jersey Realtors 2025 President.

  • Want to volunteer in town? Call the Mayorā€™s office at 732-390-6810 or read this story in TapInto to learn more.

  • Not everyone is psyched about all the new development in town. Especially the Board of Ed. Click for highlights from last weekā€™s EBBOE meeting.

    POLICE BLOTTER

    Click here for November (X/Twitter) crime stats.

BUSINESS ALERT 

STATE NEWS šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

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What everyone is talking about

Congrats to Jenn and all moderators and team at EBHEO ā€” now 13,000 members strong and counting!

Classified

GARAGE SALE? JOB AD? SELLING YOUR COUCH? SELLING YOUR HOME BY OWNER?

Tired of work-from-home distractions? šŸ–„ļøāœØ Check out 3rdSpaceWork.com. Conveniently located here in town, this local gem offers everything you need to stay productiveā€”fast Wi-Fi, fresh coffee, and private offices, at reasonable rates.

The Outreach Center at Aldersgate United Methodist Church is seeking donations to support families in need. Items can be dropped off at the church basement on Ryders Lane at certain times.

Apply now for Summer Jobs at EB Rec. Ages 14 and up.

Vintage Pics

EB Home Circa 1890

This photo of Dave Herbertā€™s family home in East Brunswick on Old Bridge Turnpike features his great-grandfather Harry Eldridge and grandfather Lester Eldridge. Lester served on the Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Department and was an early East Brunswick police officer.

And Here It Is Today

The house still stands! This photo of Doris Eldridge Herbert, Daveā€™s mother, was taken in 2007.

Thanks to Dave for sharing his family pics with us. Have a vintage EB shot to share?
Please email us at [email protected]

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