Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Musicians will rally to raise funds for Smithereens member, family

    Musicians will rally to raise funds for Smithereens member, family

    In response to Smithereens co-founder and lead guitarist Jim Babjak’s plea via Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/45hb4bjw), friend, fellow musician and Metuchen resident Danny Adlerman has organized a fundraiser to alleviate the financial burden Babjak and his family are bearing as Babjak’s wife, Betty, battles pancreatic cancer. The Babjaks are residents of Manalapan. Adlerman will be…

  • Tastefully Simple fundraiser set at Elks on Jan. 22

    The East Brunswick Elks Veterans Committee will hold a Tastefully Simple fundraiser 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Elks lodge on the lake, 21B Oakmont Ave. Tastefully Simple appetizers and desserts will be served. Supporters who are unable to attend the event may order online. For more information, call Beth Dell at 732-857-4679 or email…

  • Police receive reports of ATM skimmers at Monroe Wawas

    MONROE – The police department is notifying the public to be aware of ATM, debit and credit card skimmers being utilized on local ATM machines. Police have recently received numerous reports of this illegal practice at the ATM machines in the Wawa stores located on Applegarth Road and Route 33, according to a statement prepared by…

  • Construction work on Route 516 to begin Feb. 1

    Construction work on Route 516 to begin Feb. 1

    By KATHY CHANG OLD BRIDGE – The replacement of a structurally deficient bridge deck on Matawan Road (Route 516) over Route 18 is expected to start in February. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a $2.5 million construction contract to Halmar International, LLC, Nanuet, N.Y., in November. The proposed scope of work includes…

  • School board members begin terms in Sayreville

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Correspondent  SAYREVILLE — The Sayreville Board of Education inaugurated three members and elected the board president and vice president during its reorganization meeting. Incumbent Kevin Ciak, former board member Thomas Biesiada and newcomer Anthony Esposito were sworn in for three-year terms on Jan. 5. The members ran unopposed for three open seats…

  • East Brunswick looks to contract for EMS

    By Michael Nunes EAST BRUNSWICK — The township is due to make a decision on contracting an outside EMS to help The East Brunswick Volunteer Squad. “The volunteer service has served East Brunswick well for decades, but we have to make sure we have coverage. Right now we’re taken care of, but in the future…

  • Electric substation is focus of Milltown mayor for 2016

      By KATHY CHANG MILLTOWN — As the New Year rolls around, the anticipated completion of the new electric substation is nearing. “Final preparations are being made to start the commissioning,” Mayor Eric Steeber said Jan. 1 after being sworn in to his second term leading the borough. The new facility includes a 4,500-square-foot switchgear…

  • Spotswood Tricky Tray set for Jan. 22

    Spotswood High School Project Graduation 2016 will hold its Tricky Tray gift auction Jan. 22 at the high school, 105 Summerhill Road. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. Snow date is Jan. 29. Admission tickets cost $10 per person. Ticket packages are available for $60 at the door. The…

  • Designer Bag Bingo scheduled in Metuchen

    Designer Bag Bingo scheduled in Metuchen

    Metuchen High School Music Parents announce Designer Bag Bingo will be held Feb. 6 at the MHS Cafeteria, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. The registration deadline is Jan. 29. The price is $25 and includes 12 Bingo Game Sheets and 1 Bingo Card for each game…