• N.B. kindergarten registration to begin

    The schedule for kindergarten registration for students attending the North Brunswick school district is as follows: – John Adams Elementary, week of April 8 and Fridays from April 29 to June 21; – Judd Elementary, week of April 15 and Wednesdays from April 29 to June 21; – Livingston Park Elementary, week of April 1…

  • Baked treats needed for fundraiser

    The Byron Foundation will hold a bake sale fundraiser at the North Brunswick Township Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Rd., at 3:30-7 p.m. on March 27. Anyone wishing to bake must contact Peter Kenny at 732-570-8208 by March 21. Contributions must include six cookies per bag, or four brownies per bag. Cakes and slices of cake…

  • Local students’ art on display through March

    Paintings, drawings and photographs created by Middlesex County Arts High and Arts Middle School students will be on display at the Monroe Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, throughout the month of March. The works are by students from East Brunswick, Metuchen, Edison, Monroe, North Brunswick, Old Bridge, Sayreville and Woodbridge.

  • Crash on Route 1 claims life of So. Bruns. resident

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A crash on Route 1 claimed the life of a South Brunswick woman when a truck collided with her vehicle. Laura Bartlett, 60, was killed when a Mack truck collided with her SUV while she made a left turn from Route 522 onto Route 1 south at 9:56 a.m. on March 11,…

  • Linwood Middle School locked down after report of BB gun

    Student observed airsoft pistol in locker; no injuries reported NORTH BRUNSWICK — An incident with an airsoft pistol sent Linwood Middle School into lockdown mode last week. Police Capt. Roger Reinson said the matter was handled properly and nobody at any time was threatened. The incident, he said, occurred around 8:15 a.m. on March 14…

  • Franklin Woman’s Club ‘tricky tray’ March 22

    The Franklin Woman’s Club will hold its 20th annual “tricky tray” on March 22 at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave., Somerset. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission prices are $12 in advance or $15 at door. The cost includes one sheet of “Tier 1” tickets, coffee, tea…

  • Tickets available for OLOL Tricky Tray

    Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold its Sweet Spring Tricky Tray 6:30 p.m. April 20. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Grand prize is a Hershey Getaway $1,000 gift certificate toward a trip to Hershey Park, Hershey, Pa. Tickets for the grand prize cost $5 each and are available at…

  • Don’t get scammed

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer I t’s a disease that has crept into storm-battered areas for years, and now, in the wake of superstorm Sandy, it’s a top concern for officials throughout New Jersey. Individuals who are in the market for a used car or home-improvement services must be wary of the potential for fraud.…

  • Master Gardeners to use helpline for advice

    Middlesex County’s Extension office will offer gardening assistance through its free Master Gardener Helpline. Residents of Middlesex County can call 732-398-5220 with questions on plants, bugs and home conservation practices. Rutgers University trained Master Gardeners are available from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Fridays, during the growing season. Gardners can also email mastergardeners@ co.middlesex.nj.us.

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