• Presentation on the interaction between hearing and cognition slated

    Presentation on the interaction between hearing and cognition slated

    “Live Well @ The JCC – Power Your Brain, The Relationship Between Hearing and Cognition” will be presented by Dr. Elizabeth Aspell at 10:30 a.m. on March 7 at The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. Recent research suggests that hearing difficulty can negatively impact a person’s cognition and overall…

  • Festive events celebrate holiday season

    Festive events celebrate holiday season

    OLD BRIDGE – A multitude of traditional sing-alongs, socials and performances were just the beginning of holiday events held by Reformed Church Home (RCH). The senior living community offering assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Old Bridge also offered Pastor Sam’s Revival Week. In keeping with the annual ritual he began in 2003,…

  • ‘Kick out the Winter Blues’ brunch and entertainment slated

    ‘Kick out the Winter Blues’ brunch and entertainment slated

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, announces “Kick out the Winter Blues” with brunch and entertainment by Stiletto and The Saxman, will be held on Feb. 28. Brunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. and the performance at 12:30 p.m. Joey and Doreen (of the Arminio Family) will be…

  • One of original North Brunswick police officers passes away

    One of original North Brunswick police officers passes away

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – One of the original police officers of the North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) has passed away. “After serving his country, Anthony ‘Tony’ Vitanza began his career in North Brunswick as a part-time police officer. He then became one of the original full-time officers, eventually working as a…

  • Youngsters will meet stars of ‘Beauty and the Beast’

    Youngsters will meet stars of ‘Beauty and the Beast’

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – A group of Allentown High School students will give youngsters from the community a chance to meet the characters from the school’s upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast.” On Jan. 21 from noon to 12 p.m., the cast and creative team of the popular musical will host…

  • Police offer kit to help protect seniors against scams

    Police offer kit to help protect seniors against scams

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Police Department is re-issuing the “Anti-Fraud Toolkit,” an online packet of information to keep people safe from scams and fraudulent activity. Designed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the kit provides residents with the information needed if confronted with a potential scam, according to a posting on the department’s Facebook page. It…

  • The Asbury Avenue/Fox Chase Drive project begins with a new traffic signal

    The Asbury Avenue/Fox Chase Drive project begins with a new traffic signal

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A new traffic signal was placed at one of the busiest intersections in Tinton Falls — between Asbury Avenue (County Route 16), Fox Chase Drive and Cannonball Drive. Monmouth County Freeholders Thomas A. Arnone and Serena DiMaso activated the traffic signal on Tuesday, Jan 10. Arnone believes…

  • Metuchen school district audit well received

    Metuchen school district audit well received

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — It may have been a yawn session as the yearly comprehensive financial audit report on the Metuchen School District budget was presented, but it garnered much praise for a job well done. “It’s the same boring story,” said Board President Jonathan Lifton, who thanked Schools Superintendent Vince Caputo,…

  • Former member joins South Brunswick Board of Education

    Former member joins South Brunswick Board of Education

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Board of Education has filled a seat left vacant during the 2016 election season. Former board Member Martin Abschutz officially joined the school board during its reorganization meeting on Jan. 9. Abschutz, Prashant Joshi, Joyce Mehta, 2016 candidate Laszlo Nyitrai Jr., 2016 candidate Anil…

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