• Substance found in Spotswood sewers deemed nontoxic

    Substance found in Spotswood sewers deemed nontoxic

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) notified Spotswood officials about an unusual purplish-red substance that was found in borough sewers during November. Spotswood Business Administrator Dawn McDonald revealed during the Borough Council meeting on Dec. 12 that the believed source of the bizarre substance was most likely from a commercial…

  • Firefighters to hold Breakfast with Santa

    Firefighters to hold Breakfast with Santa

        North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 18 at the firehouse, 1470 Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick. Santa will arrive around 9:30 a.m. The breakfast buffet will include pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and more. The cost is $15 for adults, $10…

  • Presentation will help South Asians navigate mental health system

    Presentation will help South Asians navigate mental health system

    Parantap Pandya will present “Navigating the Mental Health System – A Presentation for South Asians” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Topics will include the impact of culture on the patient-provider relationship, how to get your needs met, how to address poor service, how to present your situation to…

  • Manalapan police tell residents: Lock your vehicles at all times

    Manalapan police tell residents: Lock your vehicles at all times

    MANALAPAN – Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles following a report of an individual who entered a vehicle in a residential development, but apparently got nothing for his efforts. At 10:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Patrolman Matthew Mattia responded to a residence on Bristol Road, off Millhurst Road, for a report of a motor…

  • Auditions set for ‘The Addams Family’

    Auditions set for ‘The Addams Family’

    The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will present the Broadway classic “The Addams Family” as this year’s 47th annual community theater musical from March 2-4. Director Michael Hritz is seeking principals as well as a diverse adult ensemble. No roles have been pre-cast, and no experience is necessary. The show provides ample opportunities for…

  • Students show civic responsibility, ask mayor about naming street

    Students show civic responsibility, ask mayor about naming street

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Ready with pencils, paper and a podium, members of the Irwin Elementary School Student Council met with Mayor Kevin McEvoy at their school on Dec. 7 to present their proposal on how to get an unnamed road named Irwin Place. Then, at the mayor’s suggestion, they attended…

  • Restaurant to hold Santa, toy drive

    Restaurant to hold Santa, toy drive

    EDISON — The restaurant Quaker Steak & Lube will hold a Dinner with Santa on Monday, Dec. 19, from 5-8 p.m. at its locations in Edison, Brick and Pohatcong. Families can enjoy up to two free children’s meals with each adult entrée purchase along with the opportunity to take photos with Santa. Children age 12 and…

  • Organization’s yearly gathering provides gifts and empowerment

    Organization’s yearly gathering provides gifts and empowerment

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Junior and Teen Councils from 4-H Youth provided a free day of holiday shopping for more than 130 families in need. The annual Project GIFT holiday charitable event was held Dec. 10 at the Middlesex County 4-H Center in East Brunswick. For the 20th year, more than 75 4-H…

  • Raritan ready for challenge of upcoming wrestling season

    Raritan ready for challenge of upcoming wrestling season

    By Matthew Rocco A young Raritan High School wrestling team had a successful campaign last season, going 17-5 and winning the Shore Conference Class A Central Division title. With a year of valuable experience under their belt, the Rockets look ready to take off in 2017. The Rockets are going to the mat with nearly…

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