• Local men charged with transporting illegal ‘bath salts’

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Three local men are among four suspects charged with allegedly distributing kilograms of “bath salts.” Kyle Jobes, 23, of East Brunswick, and Charles Knierim, 24, of Old Bridge, were charged on March 14. Benjamin Caturano, 22, of New Brunswick, and Conor Healion, 22, of West Hempstead, N.Y., were charged on March 15.…

  • Spring garden time

    ew things are anticipated moreFin spring than the arrival of new leaves on the trees and budding flowers in the garden.A landscape awash with fresh colors can brighten the spirit and make anyone want to head outdoors. There are many different plants that begin to show their colors in the spring.A number of perennials, annuals…

  • Garage organization 101

    Even a home that looks neat from the outside may be housing a disorganized mess behind the garage door. Garages are coveted by homeowners across the country, offering a space to park a car and protect it from the elements. But many people do not park a car in their garage, only to find the…

  • Tips for creating an outdoor living space

    A few tricks of the trade can help homeowners create the outdoor living space of their dreams. Outdoor living spaces have become increasingly popular over the last several years.The home improvement boom has shown many homeowners just how easy it can be to transform a home into a private sanctuary that caters to the personalities…

  • Cost-effective and eco-friendly home improvements

    Installing high-efficiency water fixtures, including a low-flow showerhead, is an affordable and eco-friendly home improvement project. Homeowners take on projects to improve their homes for a variety of reasons. Some may do so to make a home more functional, while others may do so to improve their home’s resale value. Some homeowners take on a…

  • Look locally when shopping for your spring home improvement needs

    All About Buildings LLC Warmer weather means flowers in bloom and longer days.The spring season is the perfect backdrop for deep cleaning, home spruce-ups and home improvement projects you’ve been putting off, inside and outside of your home. Now is the time to shop around for those household items you need and desire. It is…

  • Rec spring/summer magazine available

    The East Brunswick Spring/Summer 2013 Recreation, Parks and Community Services Magazine is now available to view online at www.eastbrunswick.org/recreation. The publication also may be picked up at the East Brunswick Public Library and the East Brunswick Municipal Building, both Jean Walling Civic Center Drive; and at the Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services, 350…

  • Optical illusions

    Performers from the Golden Dragon Acrobats balance, twist and move with grace during their show at the Monroe Township High School Performing Arts Center on March 22. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • YMCA project helps Scout soar like an Eagle

    Skyeler Sudia attains highest rank after building theater shed for camp BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Skyeler Sudia, of East Brunswick, attained the rank of Eagle Scout after leading a project to build a nature shed for theater programs at a local summer camp. EAST BRUNSWICK — After volunteering at the Raritan Valley YMCA for…

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