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  • Raritan Poets to meet monthly at library

    The Raritan Poets, a reading group and workshop since 1994, will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Civic Center Drive. The next meeting will be April 7. All ages are welcome. Bring 10 copies of the reading sample.

  • No takers for Helmetta animal shelter building

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — The borough received no responses to its request for proposals (RFP) to privatize the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter by the March 31 deadline, leaving officials with few options for the facility. Councilwoman Yvette Bruno, chairwoman of the Borough Council’s animal shelter committee, confirmed that no private entities…

  • Tricky tray to aid youngsters with autism

    A tricky tray to benefit Academy Learning Center, which serves children with autism and other disabilities, is set for April 17 at the Columbian Club of Old Bridge Hall, St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. Prizes…

  • Tickets available for marching-band fundraiser

    The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge, the Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Band parent organization, will host its annual Tricky Tray/Basket Auction April 17 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, 575 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Drawings will begin at 7:30 p.m. A variety of prizes will…

  • Author to host book talk on Jewish legacy

    Professor Alon Confino will present the findings of his new book, “A World Without Jews: The Nazi Imagination from Persecution to Genocide,” at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Douglass Campus Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick. The lecture is free and open to the public. Free parking is available behind the Campus Center, 57…

  • Population growth in county among fastest in the state

    Middlesex County is among the fastest-growing counties in New Jersey. The U.S. Census Bureau reported on March 26 that the fastest-growing county in New Jersey between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014, was Hudson County, whose population rose 0.8 percent over the period. Hudson County was followed by Bergen County and Middlesex County at…

  • Healing, meditation group set at library

    A healing and meditation group for family members and friends of those affected by cancer is planned for 1-2 p.m. April 2 and 23 at Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Facilitator will be wellness professional Denise Morgan. To register or for more information, call Alaina at 732-727-0212, ext. 25, email [email protected] or log on to…

  • Firefighters, EMS can apply for free college tuition

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel will be eligible for free tuition through Middlesex County College (MCC) beginning this fall. The Middlesex County Volunteer Tuition Waiver Program will be offered to one eligible volunteer firefighter and one eligible EMS volunteer from each municipality, according to the Middlesex County Board of Freeholders.…

  • Carnival to benefit anti-drug group

    The New Jersey Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) Carnival will take place April 8-12 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road, Sayreville. The event will feature rides, games, crafts and business vendors. There will be special ride promotions throughout the week. A fireworks display is planned for April 11. Proceeds will benefit communities and the local Sayreville…