Mike Deak

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Mike Deak

In the wake of two Saturday-evening teen brawls at Central Jersey malls within the last two weeks, the Bridgewater Commons has instituted a temporary youth supervision policy for Saturday, May 31. The policy, issued Friday morning, requires all mall guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 21 years of age or older from noon to 9 p.m."Your safety is our top priority!" the Commons wrote in a Facebook post.

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Mike Deak

Thomas Kaiser received a six-year prison sentence and $38,000 restitution, while his son, Erich, received probation and a suspended jail term with the same restitution. The explosion occurred during a block party, resulting in shrapnel injuries and damage to homes and vehicles. The father had a prior conviction for possessing a homemade explosive device in 2019.

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Suzanne Russell |Mike Deak

Following a similar incident at Menlo Park Mall, approximately 500 teenagers gathered at Woodbridge Center mall after a TikTok post promoted a carnival. Fights broke out when the carnival reached capacity and teens attempted to climb the fence, prompting police response from multiple towns. Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac stated that authorities possess video footage and eyewitness accounts, and arrests may be forthcoming.

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Mike Deak

The plan involves demolishing the adjacent Branch Point Church and expanding the restaurant's footprint. The proposal requires zoning variances due to restaurant use not being permitted and other site specifications. Access to the expanded parking lot will be from Charlotte Drive East and West, not Route 202. The church was sold to an LLC with the same address as the restaurant owner in 2022. BRIDGEWATER – A Route 202 restaurant wants to expand by adding a banquet hall and a 30-seat bar.

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Mike Deak

The Route 22 and Route 202-206 intersection improvements in Bridgewater are projected to be finished by 2033. The project aims to reduce travel time through the intersection by 30% and alleviate traffic congestion. Construction is tentatively slated to begin in 2030, pending funding and permits. BRIDGEWATER - Improvements to one of the most congested intersections in Central Jersey may not be completed until 2033.