Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Local officials respond to expected aid freeze

    Local officials respond to expected aid freeze Various municipal officials returning from the recent state convention in Atlantic City said they learned that Gov. James McGreevey is likely to freeze state aid again in 2003. McGreevey told municipal officials that, due to the state budget deficit, aid to their towns and schools would probably by…

  • Young Judaea slates new meeting schedule

    The East Brunswick chapter of Young Judaea, a youth movement sponsored by Hadassah and designed to develop a strong sense of Jewish identity and connection to Israel through games, crafts and regional events, will meet from 7-8 p.m. on alternating Monday and Tuesday evenings. Monday meetings will be held at Congregation Anshe Emeth, Main Street,…

  • Old Bridge Elks plans

    New Year Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229 will hold a New Year’s Eve party beginning at 8 p.m. at the lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. The event will feature an open bar, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment by a DJ, party favors, a champagne toast and a continental breakfast. Cost is $50…

  • New Year’s Eve coffee house planned at church

    New Year’s Eve coffee house planned at church Music of the Faith Praise Band will be featured at a New Year’s Eve Coffee House set to begin at 9 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Families are welcome. Admission is free. For more information, call (732) 254-7361,…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Testimonial dinnerset at O.B. Elks lodge Testimonial dinner set at O.B. Elks lodge Elks Lodge No. 2229 will honor Baby Per Chuck Lehr at a testimonial dinner set for 7 p.m. to midnight on Jan. 25 at the lodge, Old Amboy Road, Old Bridge. Cost is $20 and includes cocktails, dinner and dancing. For more…

  • A joyful noise

    PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI Scott Mitchell (above) of Tiny Tykes in Old Bridge rings his bells and sings holiday songs to the residents of the Summerhill Nursing Home Tuesday. At left, Ibrahim Jalloh sings along during the Tiny Tykes visit to the nursing home.

  • Charges of theft by deception increasing against ticket man

    By brian donahueStaff Writer By brian donahue Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A Route 9 ticket broker has been arrested for the third time in just over two months, following ongoing consumer complaints of fraud and deception that continue to pour into the township’s detective bureau. John B. Forrest, 40, owner of Tri-State Ticket Exchange,…

  • Blood donors needed during holidays

    Due to falling blood donation rates, New Jersey Blood Services officials are urging community members to give the gift of life this holiday season. "Local donations are nearly 20 percent behind supply requirements," said John Giandelone, New Jersey Blood Services executive director, "so we are asking all those who can to literally roll up their…

  • Pedestrian killed crossing

    Old Bridge Turnpike Tues. EAST BRUNSWICK — A 78-year-old township woman was killed Tuesday when she and her husband were struck by a car while they attempted to cross Old Bridge Turnpike, police said. Hazel Kelmer was crossing the road near Flagler Street with her husband, Charles, also 78, at about 5:25 p.m., when the…