It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic John Smalley Historic Grave Site gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Edison, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“Always best care took care of my father for about 10 years..Though my father was”
“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to”
“Faithful, Love, and Family.”
“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father”
“I had a great experience with the agency, Always Best Care! I am attending college,”
“Roberto took care of my husband like he was a member of his family. He”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“Everyone was great. I’ve come a long way due to the help of your aides.”
“You have a GEM in Mrs. Terry. She is worth so much more than she”
“Very very helpful, I was desperate when I called and that same day I had”
“We had an exceptionally good experience with Always Best Care during my mother's illness. The”
“Thank you Jahima, Esther, Satta, Myra, Kelly & Susan. Carmen should be pleased. Keep up”
“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I am for the kindness, care, and”
“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care”
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“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care”
“Angela was a very thorough, compassionate, and kind aide.”
“I am a current client of this provider I hired Always Best Care for Mom Monday”
“Always best care took care of my father for about 10 years..Though my father was very lucid and managed his own care with the agency, I was at his house alot and participated in his care with the aids. They were all very caring and he kindly spoke of the owners being very attentive and offered very personalized care. They even visited him. I am very fond of many of the home health aids..they were loving and concerned. They took their job to another level. I even formed friendships with some of them. The golden years are a very delicate part of our lives. Always best care not only offered good physical care to my father, but unbounded love and compassion !!!! Thank you and he is looking down at us. I'm sure.”
“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was to die in her home. I can’t say enough about how ABC was able to give her a quality of life that she valued as well as provide comfort to her family knowing that she was in good hands with ABC's Caregivers. From the caregivers that always went the extra mile to the fast response we got 24x7 from folks like Carli…you were there for us!”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to care for herself for that night. I called Always Best Care Senior Services (ABC) at the very end of the business day, asking if they could find someone for one night of 12-hour private duty care on pretty much an emergency basis. The ABC team went to work and secured a caregiver for mom within a matter of hours for an 8pm-to-8am care shift at mom's senior living community. We had worked with ABC in the past on a scheduled basis, but this experience was above and beyond the call of regular duty and it truly helped us get through a difficult and stressful episode. We would recommend ABC for any and all of your senior care needs.”
“Faithful, Love, and Family.”
“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father in day to day activities. Sam helps him with gait training and understands dementia care and how to handle care, the way the client needs it. I would not hesitate using this agency and Sam is excellent.”
“I had a great experience with the agency, Always Best Care! I am attending college, and they always provided me an aide that is helpful, considerate, and hardworking. Thank you for always providing me with an aide like Ms. Colleta!!”
“Roberto took care of my husband like he was a member of his family. He was God sent; thank God for him”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“Everyone was great. I’ve come a long way due to the help of your aides. Thank you again!”
“You have a GEM in Mrs. Terry. She is worth so much more than she is paid! I miss her. Her help was timely, professional, and invaluable”
“Very very helpful, I was desperate when I called and that same day I had professional help. Tremendous your service”
“We had an exceptionally good experience with Always Best Care during my mother's illness. The management met with us and assigned caregivers almost immediately. As our needs evolved and increased, they were responsive and flexible. The caregivers were well-trained, kind, hard-working, and truly fine people whom we enjoyed having in the house.”
“Thank you Jahima, Esther, Satta, Myra, Kelly & Susan. Carmen should be pleased. Keep up the good work, and be safe!”
“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I am for the kindness, care, and concern that was shown for my husband by the Always Best Care staff. Thank you for the exceptional attention to his comfort, as well as the wonderful insights, strength, knowledge, and emotional support you showed our entire family. Watching someone you love make the transition out of this life is a really difficult thing, and your wisdom and comfort helped us navigate this challenging time. I will always be thankful for the service you provided for him. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent care provided to my husband by Ms. Marie Louisjean. We thank Ms. Louisjean for her incredible patience, tenderness, and attention to his needs. We thank her for being such a dedicated caregiver. God has given her a very special talent and He has blessed her with a compassionate heart. I could not have asked for a more passionate group of people. May God continue to bless the Always Best Care staff as you continue to care for people in need.”
“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They came out to his house and offered suggestions so that he would be able to get around with his walker easily. Their person took great care of my Dad. It is such a relief to my sister and I that we had someone stay with my Dad that was so reliable. I highly recommend them.”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you enough. Thanks for always being there for us in every way.”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and how best to provide workable care solutions for aging relatives. They are well informed on current issues and available options. I speak from my own experience here and strongly recommend then and their company to anyone in need of assistance in this area. They are compassionate and caring people which is critical in their business!”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
“Your service was just what I needed. I would not hesitate to use your services in the future if needed. I would recommend you to anyone needing your help. Again, thank you for caring.”
“Mai was wonderful in every way. She gave great care to my father and also cared for me and my family.”
“ALWAYS BEST CARE, Princeton Junction is the place to call if you need help in caring for a loved one. We have a brother and his significant other who were living independently and when visiting them realized they had not been eating or keeping their home clean. Since we knew of Always Best Care and heard of their excellent reputation we contacted them. They immediately stepped in and assisted us in knowing what steps we needed to take. After taking both our brother and his significant other to the doctors and learning that they had the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease, we met with Carmen who helped us set up a plan. She suggested that we start with a few days a week of in home care so that we would know that they were eating. She provided us with excellent aids that not only helped prepare meals, but also interacted with our family members to encourage socialization. These few days increased to five days a week which left us with Saturday and Sunday to monitor their eating. While this was taking place, Carmen helped us find an Assisted Living Community where they could move. We visited several in the area and decided on one after consulting with Carmen. She and Gimbert were always available to take our calls if we had any questions. They helped us with finding someone to clean out the house and assisted us in relocating our bother and his significant other to their new home. We have recommended Always Best Care to several of our neighbors who have needed assistance with caring for loved ones. Carmen is on top of any situation that needs attention. Whether a person needs an aid for a week, a month or indefinitely she arranges the right person for the client’s needs. Always Best Care, Carmen and Gimbert, cared for our family members as if they were their own family. We would not have been able to care for our family members as well as the aids from Always Best Care.Hopefully we will not need the services of Always Best Care again, but if we do we know that they will be there to help us.”
“It was a pleasure meeting Carmen! I appreciate the time she spent with me - her knowledge/advice, genuine caring, and friendly personality. We're managing well and hopefully that continues and if needed, we know to call ABC.”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
“Angela was a very thorough, compassionate, and kind aide.”
“I am a current client of this provider I hired Always Best Care for Mom Monday through Friday. They are expensive, but that's the going rate, unfortunately. They were very reactive; I called them, and the next day, they were at the house doing the assessment to see what was exactly needed. However, there were two occasions where I called them and did not get a response back within 12 hours. On one occasion, I called them on a Friday afternoon, and they called me back on Saturday at 10:00. But, they're not bad. The person they recommended was wonderful. I don't have complaints about that.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Roosevelt Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local LouCas or visit Thomas Edison National Historical Park, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Edison, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Edison, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Edison, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Another water main break was reported in Edison on Sunday as crews continue to address the aftermath of a major break Thursday that left thousands of residents without water for more than 70 hours.The latest break occurred on Eardley Road, according to an alert the township sent out Sunday morning.Officials have not disclosed the size of the break or whether it...
Another water main break was reported in Edison on Sunday as crews continue to address the aftermath of a major break Thursday that left thousands of residents without water for more than 70 hours.
The latest break occurred on Eardley Road, according to an alert the township sent out Sunday morning.
Officials have not disclosed the size of the break or whether it is related to the broken pipe reported last week.
In an update Sunday morning, Edison Mayor Sam Joshi’s office reported Thursday’s pipe burst, near M Lane and Woodbridge Avenue, involved a damaged 12-inch pipe connected to a 20-inch concrete main.
The break disrupted water service for over 20,000 residents in the southern part of the township.
About 100 households and businesses were still without water Sunday, Joshi told News12.
Some residents were also having problems with their water meters leaking or bursting during the repairs.
Due to the age of the meters and the large decrease in pressure, some water meters did drip, leak or burst in various neighborhoods, a spokesperson for the township said.
The majority of households reported experiencing minimal damage, mainly consisting of leaking meters, officials said.
While most residents had their water service restored, water pressure remained below normal levels Sunday and a boil-water advisory is still in effect for impacted areas.
Contractors are installing a line stop, a device that temporarily blocks water flow, while they repair the smaller pipe. Once finished, normal water service will be restored, the mayor’s office said.
Crews went door-to-door on Saturday night, handing out water to 80 homes in the affected areas near Edison High School.
Some residents have been without water for over three days and have had limited access to their properties due to the ongoing work.
As repairs continue and access becomes more limited, Edison Township is offering those residents a one-night hotel stay, along with shuttle service to and from a local hotel, officials said.
Residents with questions can contact the Edison Water Utility at 732-248-6409 at any time, local officials said. Updates on the situation can also be found at www.edisonwaterutility.org.
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The fireworks return in 2024 to New Brunswick. Beginning at 11:30 p.m., a DJ will be spinning music at Monument Square, and more:Patch StaffMIDDLESEX, NJ — Looking for a unique way to ring in 2025? Patch rounded up an eclectic mix of things to do this New Year's Eve. We've got a diverse list of activities in the Middlesex/New Brunswick area and North Jersey, whether you are single and want to mingle, have kids in tow or are looking for something in between:Here are some NYE events happening around Middlesex borou...
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MIDDLESEX, NJ — Looking for a unique way to ring in 2025? Patch rounded up an eclectic mix of things to do this New Year's Eve. We've got a diverse list of activities in the Middlesex/New Brunswick area and North Jersey, whether you are single and want to mingle, have kids in tow or are looking for something in between:
Here are some NYE events happening around Middlesex borough:
New Brunswick is a prime one-stop destination to ring in the new year. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, New Brunswick City Center is the perfect location for a full evening of celebration, starting with New Year's Eve dinner specials at a variety of our upscale restaurants. After dinner, take in a comedy show at the Stress Factory or performance at the State Theatre or listen to some live music. Ring in the new year singing and dancing with friends on Livingston Avenue and watching the fireworks light up 2025! Stay the night in one of New Brunswick's hotels.
Live Entertainment in New Brunswick:
Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Year's Eve Extravaganza!! Join Stress Factory for New Year’s Eve! Full Buffet and Show! The early show includes a buffet and ticket. Late Show includes a Show, Buffet, and Open Bar! Comics: ISAIH KELLY AND CARRIE CARAVAS. Purchase tickets here.
State Theatre New Jersey - Salute to Vienna. Waltzing into State Theater New Jersey, Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert is an enchanting, unforgettable celebration. Purchase tickets here.
Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe - Live DJ. Prebooked drink package includes($75 tax and tip will be added) - first hour passed hors devours, premium open bar, and Champagne toast at Midnight! (9pm-2am). Regular door admission ($25) - comes with one drink ticket (10pm-2am).
Fireworks at Midnight
The city’s primary celebration returns with New Brunswick's Fine Restaurants and Bars bringing you New Year's Eve, New Brunswick-style. The Restaurant Guys present their well-renowned Fireworks Spectacular at midnight at Monument Square Park, across from Catherine Lombardi and Stage Left Steak. See all those who made it possible at NewBrunswickNewYearsEve.com.
Stay at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick or The Heldrich Hotel.
In Middlesex County:
And elsewhere in New Jersey:
In the United States, one of the most popular New Year’s Eve traditions is the dropping of the giant ball in New York City’s Times Square. Other U.S. cities have their own versions of this celebration, such as the Peeps Chick Drop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the giant Potato Drop in Boise, Idaho.
But New Jersey has its own twist on the big ball drop: For the second year in a row, Hackettstown will have its M&M drop.
The transition from one year to the next is often marked by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” a Scottish folk song whose title roughly translates to “days gone by,” according to Encyclopedia Britannica and History.com.
The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates back 8,000 years to ancient Babylonians, who made promises to return borrowed items and repay debts at the beginning of the new year, which was in mid-March when they planted their crops.
According to legend, if people kept their word, the pagan gods would grant them favor in the coming year. However, if they broke their promises, they would lose favor with the gods.Many secular New Year’s resolutions focus on imagining new, improved versions of ourselves.
The failure rate of New Year’s resolutions is about 80 percent, according to U.S. News & World Report. There are many reasons, but a big one is they’re made out of remorse — for gaining weight, for example — and aren’t accompanied by a shift in attitude or a plan for coping with the stress and discomfort that comes with changing a habit or condition.
Edison, NJ mayor Sam Joshi said restoration work would take some time because the aged pipe valves are at risk of breaking as they are reopened.USA TODAY0:002:13A major water main break in New Jersey has left thousands of people without water as authorities scramble to fix the situation, which is now in its second day.The 20-inch water main break occurred in the area of Woodbridge Avenue in south Edison near the I-95 around midnight Thursday, ...
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A major water main break in New Jersey has left thousands of people without water as authorities scramble to fix the situation, which is now in its second day.
The 20-inch water main break occurred in the area of Woodbridge Avenue in south Edison near the I-95 around midnight Thursday, Edison authorities said, adding the break is "impacting residents along Woodbridge Avenue, Route 27 and areas up to Talmadge."
"Residents will experience a low to no water pressure at the present moment," Edison mayor Sam Joshi had said in a post on Facebook Thursday morning. "Our crews have been at work and are in the process of isolating the break."
Joshi said repairs would be carried out once the "water main break has been isolated," adding crews are working as "expediently as possible" to restore service.
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As crews worked to fix the break, a boil water advisory was put into effect as a precaution shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday for Edison Water Utility users. Under the advisory, residents were requested to boil their water before drinking it or using it for cooking purposes.
Joshi, in a 7:45 p.m. update, said an insertion valve was being put into the broken water main line to "curtail more of the water flow and will allow crews to begin repairing."
The mayor hoped the water would be fully restored by Friday morning.
To assist impacted residents during this time, a local community center was opened between 8:45 p.m. and 1 a.m. for residents to use restroom facilities. Officials also began to hand out bottled water at local fire stations and community centers as crews worked to restore service.
Some water valves started being turned back on Friday morning, Joshi said in an update shortly after 9 a.m.
"At this time, some water valves are being turned back on, which will result in some homes having more flow of water," Joshi said in his post. "We are slowly refilling the water distribution system."
Joshi added restoration work would take some time because the 80 - 100+ year old pipe valves are at a risk of breaking as they are reopened. However, he did not specify the exactly how long it would take to restore service.
Township authorities opened several more community centers and water distribution centers Friday to assist those impacted by the water main break, according to Joshi's post.
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident. However, officials told CBS News frigid temperatures and aging pipes are to be blamed for the water main break.
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UPDATE: Edison handing out bottled water as broken pipe disrupts service to 20K residentsA 20-inch-diameter water main break in the south section of Edison early Thursday has left hundreds of homes and businesses in the area without water, or with low water pressure.Crews have been working since 1 a.m. “to isolate the break, and repairs will...
UPDATE: Edison handing out bottled water as broken pipe disrupts service to 20K residents
A 20-inch-diameter water main break in the south section of Edison early Thursday has left hundreds of homes and businesses in the area without water, or with low water pressure.
Crews have been working since 1 a.m. “to isolate the break, and repairs will begin immediately afterward,” Edison Mayor Sam Joshi said in a statement Thursday morning.
The water main break occurred shortly after midnight in the area of M Lane and Woodbridge Avenue, Joshi said.
The break is affecting water service for residents along Woodbridge Avenue, Route 1, Route 27, parts of Talmadge Road, and Edison Town Hall, according to township officials.
The ruptured pipe sent large plumes of water gushing onto M Lane, and an access road leading into the Edison Terrace mobile home park, adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
Several residents of the park said their homes have no running water, so they are unable to wash their hands, take showers or flush their toilets.
The same situation is being reported more than 2 miles away, in residential neighborhoods off Route 27, as well as in neighborhoods along Route 1.
James Dixon, a maintenance worker for Edgewood Properties, affiliated with the mobile home park, said he’s not sure how big the broken pipe is or how long it will take for the repairs to be complete.
A large backhoe at the corner of Woodbridge Avenue and M Lane appeared to be clearing brush in the area where the pipe ruptured.
Edison Township offices are closed Thursday as a result of the water main break, and News 12 New Jersey reported that several large businesses along Route 1 are closed because of the ruptured pipe.
The Top Golf center on Route 1 South posted a note on its website saying it will be “opening later today” due to the water main break. LA Fitness, at 905 Route 1, says it will be closed through 5 p.m. Thursday.
News 12 said the broken pipe is affecting about 20,000 residents of Edison.
Joshi said it will likely take at least several hours for the water pipe to be fixed, and updates will continue to be posted throughout the day.
The Edison Water Utility, which serves about 45,000 people, was on site Thursday morning working to repair the break.
UPDATE: Shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday, Edison officials issued a Nixle alert to advise customers of the Edison Water Utility to boil their water before using it for drinking, “as a precaution.”
The mayor said the section of the pipe that ruptured normally has water flowing from Woodbridge Avenue all the way north to Talmadge Road near Route 27.
Edison Township, located in Middlesex County, is served by Edison Water Utility, New Jersey American Water, and Middlesex Water Company.
Thursday’s water main break comes just days after a different water main break in the area of Talmadge Road and Route 27.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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NJ Advance Media staff writer Len Melisurgo contributed to this report.
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UPDATE at 5 p.m. Friday: Water flow is beginning to resume in neighborhoods affected by the water main break in Edison. While crews are working diligently to make repairs, the water flow will be a gradual increase over time.---------------Thousands of people in Edison have been unable to wash their hands, take showers or flush toilets for more than 30 hours as repairs on a ...
UPDATE at 5 p.m. Friday: Water flow is beginning to resume in neighborhoods affected by the water main break in Edison. While crews are working diligently to make repairs, the water flow will be a gradual increase over time.
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Thousands of people in Edison have been unable to wash their hands, take showers or flush toilets for more than 30 hours as repairs on a major water main break stretched into a second day Friday.
The south section of town was still under a boil water advisory Friday morning, according to the latest update from Edison Mayor Sam Joshi.
“At this time, some water valves are being turned back on, which will result in some homes having more flow of water,” Joshi said in a statement. “However, restoration will take time because additional repairs remain ongoing. We have 80-100+ year old pipe valves and reopening them also poses the risk of them breaking.”
Upwards of 20,000 residents have been without regular water service since midnight Thursday when a pipe burst in the area of M Lane and Woodbridge Avenue, according to township officials.
The 20-inch water main break is affecting water service for residents along Woodbridge Avenue, Route 1, Route 27, parts of Talmadge Road, and Edison Town Hall.
Emergency contractors and Edison Water Utility crews worked through the night to restore the water supply, but additional repairs remain ongoing, said Joshi.
In the meantime, the town is distributing water at two local fire stations — one at 25 Plainfield Ave. and another at 1997 Route 27. Each household is allowed two gallons of water and must show proof of residency.
The Edison Senior Center on Woodbridge Avenue has also been opened for public bathrooms and water distribution. Additional public restrooms can be found at: Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 3117 at 53 National Rd., Herbert Hoover Middle School at 174 Jackson Ave., and James Monroe Elementary School at 7 Sharp Rd.
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County and YMCA of Edison on Oak Tree Road are open for showers, according to township officials.
Township offices will remain closed Friday due to the water main break, and the lack of water service is also taking its toll on local businesses.
Planet Fitness, in the Wick Plaza shopping center on Route 1, told its customers it is closed on Friday because of the water situation. LA Fitness, also on Route 1, says it is closed all day Friday and also Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon.
The Top Golf center on Route 1 South says it “will be opening late” today because of the water main break. The nearby Starbucks coffee shop says it is closed on Friday and scheduled to reopen Saturday morning.
Residents can direct questions to the Edison Water Utility at 732-248-6409 at any time, local officials said. Updates on the situation and state Department of Environmental Protection’s information on boil-water advisories can also be found at www.edisonwaterutility.org.
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