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  • Pump station repairs honored as Leading Infrastructure Projects

    Pump station repairs honored as Leading Infrastructure Projects

    Projects that will repair and improve Middlesex County Utilities Authority’s (MCUA) Edison and Sayreville pump stations, both of which suffered severe damage to their electrical systems during superstorm Sandy, were honored as Leading Infrastructure Projects by the New Jersey Alliance for Action. The MCUA and the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust acquired Federal Emergency Management…

  • East Brunswick Library circulates 30 millionth item

    East Brunswick Library circulates 30 millionth item

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick Public Library has achieved a milestone 50 years in the making. On Feb. 12, the library circulated its 30 millionth item. “This is a huge accomplishment for us,” Library Director Jennifer Podolsky said. “Our customers realize that libraries are more than just books and stop by to borrow movies, music,…

  • Memorial breakfast to assist children with special needs

    Memorial breakfast to assist children with special needs

    The 34th Annual Norma & Ralph Lamo Memorial Daisy Breakfast to support children with special needs in East Brunswick will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on March 5 at the Hilton East Brunswick, 3 Tower Center Blvd. Tickets are $10 for adults or $2 for children 10 and under. Along with a buffet breakfast,…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Emily Carey of North Brunswick was named to the dean’s list at Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania, for the Fall 2016 semester. Albright students had to attain at least a 3.75 term GPA to be named to the list. Carey is a senior communications/theatre/arts administration major.

  • Students invited to partake in Science Symposium

    Students invited to partake in Science Symposium

    Students from grade 3-12 are invited to participate in a Science Symposium on May 7 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Rd., North Brunswick. All participants must pre-register in teams of two to four. Registration is $5 per student and must be paid by March 19. To register, visit www.nbtscientists.org or email [email protected].

  • Business networking event scheduled on Feb. 22

    Business networking event scheduled on Feb. 22

    The Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce announces a Business Meet ’N Greet, with a free beer tasting, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Court Jester, 1077-A Highway 34, Aberdeen. The presenter will be Milton Paris. The cost of the event is $15 and includes a special buffet menu. Door prizes will be…

  • Army recruiting sees historic mission increase

    Army recruiting sees historic mission increase

      U.S. Army leaders recently announced the need for 6,000 additional active-duty recruits and 1,500 additional Army Reserve recruits by the end of September. As a result of the National Defense Authorization Act’s increase in the Army’s size, U.S. Army Recruiting Command will see the largest in-year mission increase in the command’s history, bringing the…

  • Open house about flood resiliency planning process slated

    Open house about flood resiliency planning process slated

    TRENTON — The Department of Environmental Protection will hold an event for the public to offer input about flooding concerns in the Two Rivers region and learn what steps are being taken to improve flooding resiliency in the area from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the lobby of Two River Theater, 21 Bridge…

  • Shade tree event registration required by Feb. 27

    Shade tree event registration required by Feb. 27

    Join the Ocean Township Shade Tree Commission and the Ocean Township Environmental Commission for a panel discussion on ways to keep shade trees healthy. “Going Green – Creating a Green Home and a Greener Community – A Healthy Tree is a Happy Tree” will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on March 4. Learn about…