Day: June 26, 2003

  • Ride raises more than $27K

    Some 350 bicyclists from various states helped raise more than $27,000 during the third annual Ride For Autism charity fund-raiser. To date, the event, organized by Andy Abere of Monroe, has raised net proceeds of nearly $70,000 to benefit people with autism. The Ride For Autism, held at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown,…

  • Ballard leaves Jamesburg for position closer to home

    Superintendent says hewill miss the communityhe has served since 1998 By jamie dougherStaff Writer Ballard leaves Jamesburg for position closer to home Superintendent says he will miss the community he has served since 1998 By jamie dougher Staff Writer Amid financial difficulties and the loss of several positions and employees, the Jamesburg school district will…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT Jessica Dweck, valedictorian for East Brunswick High School’s class of 2003, delivers a speech during commencement exercises Friday at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton.

  • N.J. doctors visit Israel, learn to handle attacks

    Three East Brunswick physicians among group of 17 doctors on trip By dick metzgarStaff Writer By dick metzgar Staff Writer Like so many of our institutions, the medical profession will never be quite the same since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Now that it is apparent that all parts of our country must…

  • Bulletin Board

    Bicycling duo to teach,entertain youngsters Bulletin Board Bicycling duo to teach, entertain youngsters Bicycling duo to teach, entertain youngsters The Spokes Brothers cycling duo will entertain children ages 8 and up while teaching them about bicycle safety and maintenance in a program set for 10:30 a.m. on June 28 at the Monroe Township Library, 4…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    E.B. sets Fourth of Julycelebration, food drive Community Bulletin Board E.B. sets Fourth of July celebration, food drive E.B. sets Fourth of July celebration, food drive The township of East Brunswick will host its annual Independence Day celebration on July 4 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is July 5.…

  • Monroe Library to offer

    Youth Theater Festival The Monroe Township Library will offer its annual Youth Theater Festival beginning July 2. The series is sponsored by the Friends of the Monroe Township Library. The children’s theater production schedule is as follows: • July 2 — singer/songwriter Patricia Shih in a concert for youngsters ages 4 and up; • July…

  • EBTV program earns national recognition

    A segment of EBTV’s Amy Fisher at Large series recently earned an honorable mention from Hometown Video Festival 2003, a competitive national contest that recognizes the best of local cable programming. EBTV, East Brunswick’s municipal access cable television station located in the township’s public library, is seen on Comcast channel 3. The honored segment, Amy…

  • Milltown plans annual Fourth of July festivities

    A variety of events will be offered at the annual Milltown Fourth of July celebration set for July 4. A Fishing Rodeo, sponsored by the Milltown Rescue Squad, is set for 6:30 a.m. at the Main Street Bridge. The Milltown Knights of Columbus will sponsor its annual 5K Road Race and Fun Run beginning at…