Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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Stop & Shop offers extended hours for seniors
When news broke of coronavirus coming Stateside, residents across the country fled to supermarkets to stock up on water, milk, bread, toilet paper and canned/boxed goods. In order to allow more time for associates to unload deliveries, stock shelves and better serve customers throughout the day, Stop & Shop as a company, for example, adjusted…
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North Brunswick community mourns passing of longtime councilman
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Flags will fly at half staff this week to honor the passing of Township Councilman Robert Corbin. “With great sadness we must announce the passing of Councilman Bob Corbin,” municipal officials said in a statement they released on March 16. “Bob was much more than a councilman for our township, he was…
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Sport Clips celebrates first year of business by giving back to North Brunswick community
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Sports-themed hair care franchise Sport Clips has been open for one year in North Brunswick, but the owners are focused more on helping the community than just cutting hair. Niru Mulay, the team leader for the location in the North Village Shopping Center on Route 1, cited the various events and fundraisers team…
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South Brunswick reacts to news of positive coronavirus tests in Princeton
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Reacting to positive tests for coronavirus in Princeton, South Brunswick has closed its Senior Center for a week and students will learn from home for at least the next two days. Office of Emergency Management Director and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka, and Township Manager Bernard P. Hvozdovic Jr., detailed efforts…
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East Brunswick, Edison residents first in Middlesex County to test positive for coronavirus
By Jennifer Amato and Vashti Harris Staff Writers Late in the afternoon of March 11, state officials confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Middlesex County. One of the cases is an East Brunswick resident who has been hospitalized for several days, according to information provided by the East Brunswick Police Department. The patient…
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Red Carpet Dress Event at South Brunswick High School outfits girls with the prom dress of their dreams
More than 700 prom dresses have made their way to South Brunswick High School (SBHS). A daunting task, members of the Viking Closet Club have been sorting them by length, color, size and formality; dressing mannequins; and making advertisements for the school hallways. The preparation has been ongoing since February, ahead of March 21’s…
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Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for March 11)
St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church will hold Lenten Fish Dinners from 5-7 p.m. March 13, 20 and 27 and April 3 in the Parish Center, 30 Jackson St., South River. Take out dinners available at 4 p.m. The menu includes fried cod fish, French fries, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, salad, clam chowder, dessert, coffee…
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Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for March 11)
Sayreville United Methodist Church will hold a St. Patrick’s Day dinner from 6-8 p.m. on March 14 at the church, 406 Main St., Sayreville. Adults are $12; seniors/students/children ages 6-12 are $8; children under 5 receive a free meal of spaghetti and meatballs. Dinner includes corned beef or spaghetti, boiled cabbage, carrots, potatoes, rye bread…
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Community Bulletin Board: the North and South Brunswick Sentinel (for March 11)
The North Brunswick Municipal Youth Alliance will hold its second annual Holi celebration from 1-4 p.m. on March 14 at Veterans Park, Roosevelt Avenue, North Brunswick. Holi is an Indian festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Attendees are encouraged to wear white, as guests throw colored powder. Donate $5 or bring a non-perishable food…
