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  • Saturday, Dec. 11

    By: centraljersey.com Christmas Wassail: 7 p.m., tour of Cranbury Main Street homes, sponsored by Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society. Sunday, Dec. 12 Advent concert: 4 p.m., Nativity of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Music ministry to present "Gaudete" (Rejoice) with an evening of lessons and carols, followed by Knights of Columbus…

  • Singer-songwriter to perform at Coffee House

    By: centraljersey.com The featured artist at the this evening’s Cranbury Coffee House is long singer-songwriter and musician Laurie Davis. The Coffee House is held at the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury, 22 S. Main St. Admission is $5; doors open at 6 p.m. Laurie will play a special set of children’s music from 6:30 to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Legion holding auction for township food pantry

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Legion holding auction for township food pantry

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    The American Legion Post 401, based at 148 Major Rd. in Monmouth Junction, is auctioning off old, unused bar signs to benefit the South Brunswick Food Pantry, legion commander Gary Cooper said Tuesday.    ”(This is our)first stab at it,” Mr. Cooper said. “(We) did this first before going to E-bay.”…

  • Tips

    By: centraljersey.com The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. The following tips from Chief Paul A. Kaminsky and the Hillsborough Township Police Department Community Policing Bureau can help you be come careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season. Park Smart: Park…

  • Make a SNAP choice

    By: centraljersey.com During the December holidays, many of us will be joining in family festivities where food is plentiful, but far too many of our friends and neighbors will not be so lucky. In fact, an estimated 51 million Americans do not know where their next meal will come from. In New Jersey, food pantries…

  • Charles W. Kim

    By: centraljersey.com Dedication to sports and academics are sending one senior to Iona College next year. Blaire Nathanson, 17, signed her letter of intent last month to attend the Division I school in New York this fall as part of its women’s Lacrosse Team. "It is such a rare thing," Athletic Director Elaine McGrath said…

  • Township manager gets raise and contract renewal

    By Lean Kahn    Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun will be at the helm of Lawrence Township municipal government for the next five years, based on a new contract unanimously approved by Township Council on Tuesday night.    Mr. Krawczun has served as municipal manager since July 2005, when former Municipal Manager William Guhl retired. The newly approved…

  • TO YOUR HEALTH: Seven tips to reduce belly fat

    Dr. Terry Shlimbaum, Special Writer    The best way to battle belly bulge is with diet and exercise, but you can reduce belly bloat by following a few simple tips.    When you shrink your waistline, you also reduce your risk of many diseases.    Try these suggestions:    • Cut back on sodium.    Avoid salt, salt-based seasonings and highly…

  • ‘Cranbury Gardens VIII’ show at gallery

    By: centraljersey.com CRANBURY – "Cranbury Gardens VIII," works from "Art in the Park 2010," is being held through Dec. 26 at the Gourgaud Gallery. The gallery is in the municipal building at 23A N. Main St. Hours of the show are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the third and last…