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In this episode of Voices of EB, we sit down with East Brunswick High School seniors Anna Burkuda and Veronica Slovinsky, the founders of the Peace Pulse Initiative.

What started as a small idea to support new Ukrainian students has grown into food drives, ESL tutoring, and teen-led community events that have touched lives across New Jersey. Anna and Veronica share their personal stories, the challenges they’ve faced, and their hopes for building a more inclusive and supportive community.

🎧 Listen in to hear how two teenagers turned empathy into impact — and what we can all learn from their example.

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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡, running for a 3-year term on the East Brunswick Board of Education with the 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 alongside Jeff Winston. In this conversation, Neal talks about accountability at every level, absolute transparency in budgeting, third-party pulse surveys, and how to champion both sports and the arts while keeping student well-being front and center. He shares his corporate best practices, a focus on community engagement, and clear plans to use data effectively so every student has what they need to thrive.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤.

🗳️ 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝟕. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝟕. 🍀

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𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐧 – 𝐁𝐎𝐄 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝟑-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞)
𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝟒𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝟑𝟒 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤. 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩.

What happens when a retired teacher who gave 34 years to East Brunswick classrooms joins the BOE—and then chooses to stay through one of the toughest budget years in town history?

Meet Dr. Anna Braun. Her story isn’t about politics. It’s about music programs saved (for now), binders dropped at her door with no warning, emotional board meetings that brought back personal trauma, and a relentless commitment to asking the questions no one else will.

She’s the only current board member who actually taught in East Brunswick schools—and she knows how decisions made at the top trickle directly down into classrooms.

🗳️ “I’ve voted 382 times since January. I’ve stood alone when it mattered. And if I have to be the ‘crazy aunt’ at the table asking uncomfortable questions... so be it.”

💬 In this interview, Dr. Braun talks about:

• Why cutting fourth-grade band hit so hard—and what she did about it
• The $800K bus purchases that could have preserved jobs
• The redistricting silence
• The unanswered community emails
• And why knowing how schools work from the inside should matter on the board

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 📍 Column One. 3-Year Term. Dr. Anna Braun.

Your vote matters—especially when someone’s willing to do the hard thing.

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In this Voices of EB exclusive, we sit down with East Brunswick Board of Education candidate Jeff Winston — #7 on the ballot — as he opens up about his decision to run again, the challenges he faced during his previous tenure, and the lessons he's bringing forward.

Winston discusses:

• The resignation controversy — and clears the air
• What transparency and accountability really mean to him
• Why he believes respectful disagreement is essential on the BOE
• The type of leadership and mindset needed to move EB forward

This candid conversation offers voters a real-time look at how Winston thinks, communicates, and plans to collaborate with future board members and the new superintendent.

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Brian Colletto at the East Brunswick Public Library for a powerful and moving conversation about what it’s like to be a neurodivergent content creator—and what true inclusivity really looks like.

Brian shares his journey with honesty, humor, and heart. From short-form videos to dreams of a TED Talk, he’s inspiring others to take it one step at a time and embrace who they are.

➡️ Watch the full episode now and hear Brian’s thoughts on content creation, employment challenges, access, advocacy, and what it means to be seen and heard.

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Let’s keep the conversation going. Share it. Talk about it. Learn from it.

#VoicesOfEB #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #BrianColletto #AutismAwareness #EastBrunswick #EastBrunswicknj

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In this full episode of Voices of EB, we sit down with Audrey to discuss the importance of building a real future for our special needs students after they leave high school. From creating safe spaces to fostering community partnerships, Audrey opens up about the progress we’ve made — and the work still ahead.

You’ll hear about how East Brunswick is beginning to come together in meaningful ways, the power of community-driven programs, and what it means to give every student a place to belong after graduation.

🎙️ This conversation is a call to action — for families, educators, and residents to come together and be part of the solution.

👇 Watch, share, and help us spread awareness. The more we come together, the more happy places we can create.

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Join Rachel B and Rob W as they hop in the time machine and head straight back to Brunswick Square Mall in the 70s and 80s—when East Brunswick had it all. From grabbing a bite at Hot Sam to trying to look cool at Chess King, we’re revisiting the spots that made the mall more than just a place to shop.

Of course, no trip down memory lane is complete without a stop at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour, where the HOT METER judged your spice—or your swagger—for just a quarter. We’re also talking Children’s Place, the terrifying old arcade that felt like a portal to another world, and the legendary Doug the cab driver, who knew how to keep your mall missions on the down low.

It’s laughs, memories, and stories you didn’t know you needed to hear.
Tune in and relive the days when the mall was everything.

#EyesOnEB #EastBrunswick #BrunswickSquareMall #MallRats #FarrellsFlashback #ChessKingEra #HotMeterHistory #DougTheCabDriver

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Results Performance isn’t just about elite athlete training anymore. In this conversation, Alex shares how the facility has grown into a family-friendly activity center — featuring a batting cage, virtual rock climbing wall, and mini golf.

Whether you’re looking to improve your performance or spend quality time with family, Results Performance now offers the perfect space for both training and fun.

👉 Watch the video to hear how Alex and his team are creating a unique experience in East Brunswick.

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In this episode of Stirring the Pot with Rob W, we sit down with Jeff Winston, a vocal and well-known figure in East Brunswick, to break down how our school system got here, where it stands now, and where we could be heading.

Jeff doesn’t hold back as we dive into the $12 million budget shortfall, the controversial Board of Education decisions, and the impact on students, teachers, and the community as a whole. We discuss how the cuts to arts, language programs, and extracurriculars contrast with the BOE's priorities—and whether they align with what East Brunswick residents actually want.

We also touch on the public outcry, grassroots efforts to demand accountability, and what parents and community members can do to ensure a better future for East Brunswick schools. Is real change possible, or is history doomed to repeat itself?

🔥 If you're a student, parent, teacher, or just someone who cares about the future of our town, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments—Do you think East Brunswick is heading in the right direction? What changes would YOU like to see?

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On this episode of Stirring the Pot with Rob W, Mark Sher joins the show to break down the truth behind Bernie G’s misleading claims and question how we can trust our assistant superintendent. He also gives credit where it’s due to certain BOE members, shares insights on home values, and—because why not—talks about the one-of-a-kind funky jeans he designed himself.

Don’t miss this mix of local drama, real talk, and unexpected fashion!

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