Month: July 2011

  • Old Bridge man sentenced in tax refund conspiracy

    A n Old Bridge resident was one of two New Jersey men sentenced to federal prison on July 25 for conspiring to file thousands of false and fraudulent federal income tax returns that caused the IRS to issue over $3 million in refund checks, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Johnson Coker, 45, of Old…

  • Veterans invited to Aug. 1 legion meeting

    American Legion Post No. 522, Monroe, will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. Aug. 1 in the courtroom of the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. All veterans are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, log on to http://alpost522. home.comcast.net.

  • Tickets available for trip to Atlantic City

    Polish National Alliance Lodge No. 1728 will sponsor anAug. 14 bus trip to the Golden Nugget, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Sayreville Borough Hall parking lot, 167 Main St. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $25; the casino will provide participants with a $25 play return and a $5…

  • Youngsters invited to visual-arts camp

    “Create! Hands-On Art,” a visual-arts mini-camp for ages 9-12, sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission in collaboration with the Monroe Township Library, is set for 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 8-11 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Participants will create portraits, landscapes and more using a variety of mediums under the guidance of art instructor…

  • Civil War panel will meet Aug. 4

    The Robert E. Lee Civil War Roundtable of Central New Jersey will hold its next monthly meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Woodbridge Public Library, George Frederick Plaza. Guest speaker Scott Mingus will offer a presentation titled “The Louisiana Tigers at Gettysburg.” Admission is free of charge. The public is invited to attend.

  • Thrift Shop seeking clothing donations

    The Spotswood Thrift Shop at St. Peter’s Church, 505 Main St., corner of Devoe and Main, is seeking clothing donations. The shop is in the largest building in the center of the property; entrance is on Main Street. A parking lot is adjacent to the firehouse. Women’s summer tops are especially sought; however, all clothing…

  • South River to relocate emergency management from school site

    SOUTH RIVER — Borough officials are working to move the Office of Emergency Management trailers off the former Lincoln School property on Maple Avenue. “The Lincoln School is no longer usable,” said Mayor Raymond T. Eppinger, adding that the move should have been done years ago. “[Also] OEM and police headquarters are too close geographically,…

  • Meeting to feature political folk music

    Aprogram of political folk music will be presented at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. Aug. 17 in the courtroom of the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. Guest will be Sharleen Leahey, guitarist and political satirist. The public is invited to attend. For more…

  • Mezuzah Workshop scheduled for Aug. 2

    Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road, Monroe, will offer a Mezuzah Workshop 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. The program will offer information on purchasing a mezuzah, from scribe to store. A mezuzah-cover auction is slated. Couvert is $10. RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to reserve, call 732-656-1616 or…