Author: JENNIFER AMATO

  • South Brunswick library project on list for state funding; Legislature must approve appropriations

    South Brunswick library project on list for state funding; Legislature must approve appropriations

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Public Library is on a list to potentially receive state funding for expansion and associated renovations. Gov. Phil Murphy delivered a list of proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA) to the Legislature on Nov. 5. The LCBA authorized $125 million…

  • Common calendar, Packet papers, November 13

    Common calendar, Packet papers, November 13

    Saturday, November 14 Morven Museum & Garden will hold “The Calming Art of Cross Stitch” virtual workshop from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19; or from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 14. Register at morven.org   Mercer County will hold a paper shredding day from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 14 or until trucks…

  • Sayreville police officer bids to win motorcycle

    Sayreville police officer bids to win motorcycle

    SAYREVILLE – Sayreville police officer James Novak is currently in first place in his group to build a motorcycle with Paul Teutul Sr. – which he will then donate to raise money to support his department. “Riding my dream bike through the Badlands in South Dakota would be amazing, but if I win, I will…

  • South Brunswick Public Library could be named after late mayor

    South Brunswick Public Library could be named after late mayor

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Public Library could soon be known as the Christopher J. Killmurray Building, named after a former mayor who had a deep passion for the library. “Our good friend Christopher Killmurray was a champion of the library. It really was one of his primary cares in public life,” Mayor Charles…

  • South Brunswick will move forward with energy aggregation plan

    South Brunswick will move forward with energy aggregation plan

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Residents in South Brunswick will soon have the ability to opt in to a community energy aggregation plan. Officials discussed moving toward clean, renewable energy during the Nov. 10 Township Council meeting. “It’s a popular and successful strategy to combatting the climate crisis,” Charles Kratovil, representing Food & Water Watch, said during…

  • Election Update: North & South Brunswick Sentinel

    Election Update: North & South Brunswick Sentinel

    There were elections for seats on the municipal governing body and Board of Education in both North Brunswick and South Brunswick on Nov. 3. The results listed here reflect what has been posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of 9:57 p.m. Nov. 10. The results are not final and it is not…

  • Election update: Hillsborough committee, school board races still too close to call

    Election update: Hillsborough committee, school board races still too close to call

    There were elections for seats on the municipal governing body and Board of Education in Hillsborough on Nov. 3. The results listed here reflect what has been posted online by the Somerset County Clerk’s Office as of 4:14 p.m. Nov. 9, which was current as of press time.  The results of the election will remain…

  • Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for November 11)

    Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for November 11)

    The Sayreville Public Library will hold an adult craft class at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. Create mason jar lid pumpkins.  Materials will be provided for pick up at the library after registration. Register at www.sayrevillelibrary.org on the Events Calendar to receive the Zoom link. The Sayreville Public Library will offer training in the use of…

  • Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for November 11)

    Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for November 11)

    The Metlar-Bodine House Museum is reopening after months of closure due to COVID-19. Discover Piscataway’s exceptional 354-year-old back story told in a docent-led tour. Learn why and how America’s tradition of celebrating July 4 began in Piscataway in 1778. View a map display of the museum’s theme “From Indian Trail to Interstate,” a journey through…