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  • Lofts open at former snuff mill site in Helmetta

    Lofts open at former snuff mill site in Helmetta

    HELMETTA – The Borough of Helmetta has been known for its snuff mill, a large brick factory in the center of this Middlesex County community, which closed in 1993 after more than 100 years in business. Kaplan Companies of Highland Park, which has invested $50 million to convert the outdated, shuttered snuff mill into an 200-unit community…

  • North Brunswick police urge securing of cars

    North Brunswick police urge securing of cars

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — Police are reminding residents to not leave valuables in their vehicles and also to lock their car doors after cars were targeted two weekends in a row. During the early morning hours of March 14, a resident of Dallas Road in North Brunswick reportedly observed an unfamiliar male standing near his neighbor’s…

  • Donations sought for library book sale

    Donations sought for library book sale

    The Friends of the Monroe Township Library Spring Mini Book Sale is planned for March 31-April 3 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Donations for the annual event will be accepted during regular business hours through March 23 at the library. Items sought include clean, lightly used, odor-free children’s books, newer fiction, timely nonfiction, history…

  • Breakfast With the Easter Bunny to include flapjack fundraiser

    Breakfast With the Easter Bunny to include flapjack fundraiser

    North Brunswick Township and the Heritage Day Committee will serve as the hosts to Breakfast With the Easter Bunny from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on March 25 at Applebee’s, 324 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting and glitter tattoos will accompany a flapjack breakfast. The cost is $10 per person. Tickets are available…

  • Monroe American Legion plans conference, poppy drive for the spring

    Monroe American Legion plans conference, poppy drive for the spring

    MONROE – American Legion Post 522 has many events planned for the spring. In May, members will hold interviews with high school juniors to select delegates and alternates to attend the American Legion Boys State at Ryder College in late June. The Boys State event teaches young men how the government operates by having them run their own city. The post…

  • Middlesex County sheriff will be honored for extensive career

    Middlesex County sheriff will be honored for extensive career

    In Honor of Black History Month, Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott has received the 2017 Law Enforcement Ambassador Award. Scott is the first female sheriff for the county and the first African-American sheriff in the state of New Jersey. The American Conference on Diversity will honor her during the 69th annual Humanitarian Awards Gala at the Pleasantdale…

  • Orthodox church plans April 1 Easter bazaar

    Orthodox church plans April 1 Easter bazaar

    Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church will sponsor its annual Easter Bazaar and Tricky Tray 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 1 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic holiday foods including pierogi, stuffed cabbage, potato pancakes, babkas and more. Ethnic items will be available for purchase. For more information,…

  • Professor to discuss political life of Israeli prime minister

    Professor to discuss political life of Israeli prime minister

    Professor Pnina Lahav from the Boston University School of Law will speak about Golda Meir, Israel’s fourth prime minister and the only woman to hold that post, at a public talk based on her current book project at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 at the Douglass Student Center, Rutgers University campus, 100 George St., New…