• Black bear reported in East Brunswick

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A black bear was sighted in East Brunswick last week, according to police. Police and animal control officials were monitoring the bear’s movements, which were last seen in the area of Harts Lane, near Tices Lane, around 8 p.m. on June 21, according to police. The East Brunswick Police Department stated in…

  • Fired up

    Patrons check out antique fire trucks dating back to 1895 during the fire truck muster at Thompson Park in Jamesburg on June 23. Above: Aaron Olivieri, 3, of Edison, and his dad Eric check out a truck. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Superstorm victims still seeking shelter

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Residents who were affected by superstorm Sandy have been told by longterm recovery agencies that they will eventually return to a safe “new normal.” But what if “normal” was not financially safe or secure in the first place? For some Middlesex County residents who live below the poverty line, costs…

  • Tickets available for church Casino Night

    St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, 284 S. Whitehead Ave., South River, will hold its Casino Night fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. July 13. Admission is $50 per person; cost includes food, beer, wine and $100 in chips. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Prizes will include electronic items (television, computer, iPad, tablet, etc.) and restaurant…

  • Boscov’s preview event will benefit St. Mary’s

    St. Mary’s Parish, South Amboy, will take part in Boscov’s Gala Preview for a Great Cause, planned for 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the chain’s new store, set to open in Woodbridge Center Mall. The sneak peek will feature merchandise, complimentary refreshments and entertainment. St. Mary’s will sell tickets to the gala…

  • New administrators appointed to district schools

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Come July 1, the Milltown School District will see a change in leadership. Stephanie Brown is replacing current Superintendent of Schools Linda Madison, who is leaving the district June 30 to become the superintendent of the Middlesex School District. Madison served as superintendent and principal for Parkview School…

  • Pain-free gardening will be topic at library

    Representatives from Kessler Rehabilitation Center will offer a program titled “Keep Your Body Pain-Free While Gardening” from 7-9 p.m. June 27 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Licensed physical therapists will teach techniques for injury prevention, body mechanics, stretching and exercising. The event is sponsored by the library’s Just for the…

  • French comedy to begin film festival

    The Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin July 9 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “The Intouchables,” the 2011 comedy from France. The film, which is rated R, tells the story of a disabled millionaire who bonds with his ex-con caregiver. Admission is free…

  • B’Nai Shalom’s Rabbi Milgrim conducts his final Shabbat services

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Rabbi Eric Milgrim EAST BRUNSWICK — More than four decades of loyal service to the community are coming to a close for one of the township’s most notable religious figures. Rabbi Eric Milgrim, the founding rabbi of Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern Road, conducted his final Shabbat services on June 22-23.…

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