Day: June 23, 2011

  • Summertime means free concerts in E. Brunswick

    Springsteen tribute band, country group, local rock act among performers BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township will kick off a rockin’ summer concert series June 29 with a performance by The BStreet Band, a Bruce Springsteen tribute group, at 7 p.m. Formerly known as Backstreets, The B-Street Band has played more…

  • South River fire official disputes criticism about firehouse location

    Flier warns residents of parties, traffic, noise and lower property values BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Fire Chief Matthew Magaw challenged recent rumors and innuendoes regarding the proposed location of a firehouse on Main Street at this week’s Borough Council meeting. Magaw attended Monday’s meeting with several former fire chiefs to voice…

  • ‘Ask the Pharmacist’ planned for June 29

    The Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave., will host an “Ask the Pharmacist” question-and-answer session 11 a.m.-noon June 29. Guest presenter will be Spotswood resident and retired pharmacist Ralph Lubrano. Questions regarding prescription and overthe counter medications will be addressed. For more information, call the Office on Aging at 732-251-3432.

  • Milltown native proves she’s no ‘ordinary’ author

    Book signing for latest novel, ‘Ordinary Beauty,’ set for July 1 in East Brunswick BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Laura Wiess MILLTOWN — Growing up in Milltown, Laura Wiess loved books. But she never dreamed of actually writing one. “An author seemed like something in nirvana, high up in the mountains,” Wiess said . But…

  • YMCA schedules lifeguard course

    The SouthAmboy Branch YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., will offer the American Red Cross Lifeguard Class 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 27-30. Upon successful course completion, lifeguard-training candidates will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Standard First Aid certificate valid for three years and a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)/AED (automated external defibrillator) for the Professional…

  • YMCA schedules lifeguard course

    The SouthAmboy Branch YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., will offer the American Red Cross Lifeguard Class 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 27-30. Upon successful course completion, lifeguard-training candidates will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Standard First Aid certificate valid for three years and a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)/AED (automated external defibrillator) for the Professional…

  • Talk to shed light on ballplayer, spy

    Sydney Lustgarten will present a program on Morris “Moe” Berg, a Jewish baseball player and U.S. spy during World War II, 10:15 a.m. June 26 at Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. A bagel breakfast is set for 10 a.m. Berg (1902-72) was a major-league baseball catcher and coach who later served as…

  • Car-show proceeds to benefit shelter pets

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host its second annual Rods and Paws Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 26 at Burke’s Park, 777 Washington Road, Sayreville. The show is open to classics, customs, daily drivers, trucks, imports and motorcycles. Trophies will include Best in Show, People’s Choice, Best Orphaned Vehicle, Best Custom, Best Import, Best…

  • Teens honored in E. Bruns. for performing good deeds

    EAST BRUNSWICK — When it comes to New Jersey teens and their commitment to helping those in need, it’s anything but a recession. While it may seem that everyone is busy worrying about the economy and their own nest eggs, many caring young people have made the decision to dedicate time to others in need.…