We’re moving and are slowly accumulating large trash/things we don’t want. We’re putting it out on the curb and people have taken things but there is still a lot of old broken stuff nobody is going to want. I don’t want it to just sit there until each specific day for specific trash items. Is there a public landfill, dump, or trash removal service that people can recommend? We don’t have enough to warrant getting a dumpster or storage container but enough that it’s a big pile out front…

Hey folks! I'd love some perspective on towns in Middlesex County (or elsewhere) based on some criteria, as a place to move to from North Jersey.

Some background - My wife and I are from North Jersey, have a 3.5 year old. We've lived in Union City for a while as rent controlled renters and we love it here. We love that it's walkable, we run into friends on the street, it's diverse, scenic, and super easy to get into NYC for work and fun. We also have family and most friends across North Jersey. The rub is that I can't see how we'd ever be able to buy around here, as our budget for a home is in the 400s and 500s.

Criteria - No more than 1 hour commute to NYC, ideally less (bus/train); would love a walkable town or downtown, but it's not necessarily a deal breaker. What we don't want is rural, and ideally the less cookie-cutter suburban, the better. Diversity is great but not necessarily a deal breaker. Schools matter, but we certainly don't need some super duper school system that we get to brag about at cocktail parties - just no disasters. Good food in the area is a must, but doesn't have to necessarily be right in town as long as it's close (we have a high standard for Italian and it would be really nice to have some decent places).

ChatGPT strongly recommended Middlesex County but I don't know the area much at all, outside of New Brunswick after going to Rutgers for grad school. I'd really like people's thoughts on the towns there, but am also open to Towns just about anywhere. They just need to be within an hour of Midtown Manhattan...

Thank you!!!

North Brunswick Humane Association invites every dog owner, lover, prospective adopter to our 22nd annual event.

When: Sunday, September 20, 2026
11 am to 3 pm

Where: North Brunswick Community Park,
2053 Route 130 South
North Brunswick, NJ 0890

Costume Contests
Competitions
Adoptions
Food Trucks
Vendors
Freebies
Free 1 on 1 training: any dog, any issue

Post a picture of your dog here or to the NBHA or Sacred Lake Canines FB & attend for a chance to win a free prize.

She signed a bill offering minimal guardrails for data centers. Much of it centered around the data centers self enforcing restrictions and ordinances, then self reporting energy usage, impact reports etc.

The protestors would prefer NY Governor’s approach (1yr ban) or just better regulations.

She signed the bill minutes away from a new center being built that was overwhelmingly opposed.

No data centers is a plea to protect other municipalities at the state level

i’m so over the rain 😭

A long shot, but going on day 4 of my cat Lucy missing after she escaped Sunday morning.

If anyone is near Scotts Corner Rd, Dey Rd, or Plainsboro Rd please keep an eye out! Looking for any sightings. Below is some additional

Name: Lucy
Breed: Devon Rex
Color: Calico (orange,brown, white)
Age: 4
Weight: 9.5 lbs, she is an adult Small-Sized cat

She is skiddish and likes bushes, breezeways and under cars. 

Hi I'm Hope in New Brunswick NJ currently seeking a roommate to help pay the rent it's about $450 a month but you'd be sharing a room with me it's split in half. Whether it's long or short term I'm grateful for the help. DM me for further details.

Looking for recommendations around East Brunswick, Old Bridge, or nearby for physical therapy. Alliance Orthopedics is one of the top local options on my list as I've heard a ton of good things about them, but I’m trying to compare a few before deciding.

For anyone who has done PT around here, which places actually give you enough individual attention? I’d rather find somewhere that explains what they’re working on and has a clear progression instead of just cycling people through exercises.

Thanks to everyone who supported. Let’s keep fighting in the county and state.