• The sting of stigma

    Expert: Mental illness is one of the last ‘acceptable’ forms of discrimination BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Dave Slover, who is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar II, finds healing and empowerment by giving and receiving peer support, as well as doing outreach to educate the public on mental illness. JEFF GRANIT staff…

  • Tickets on sale for Pancake Breakfast

    The South River Lions Club will hold a Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon March 3 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Lyons Schepsco Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausages, home fries, doughnuts, coffee, tea and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 12 and under.…

  • Authors to appear at Spotswood Library

    Six New Jersey romance and historical novelists will discuss their journey to success 1-3:30 p.m. March 2 at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. For more information, call the library at 732-251-1515.

  • Golden Triangle construction scheduled to begin around March 1

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials have announced construction is set to begin on the Golden Triangle redevelopment project in the next few days. During the Feb. 25 Township Council meeting, Mayor David Stahl said the construction is set to begin on or about March 1. In 2011, the Township Council…

  • Councilwoman laments low fire district voter turnout in E.B.

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — When budget debates begin in earnest in a few weeks, Councilwoman Camille Ferraro may be quick to remind residents of the recent fire district elections. During the Feb. 25 Township Council meeting, Ferraro lamented the low turnout at Fire District No. 1, where a $2.28 million budget…

  • E. Bruns. basketball event will be more than a game

    10th annual Buddy Ball game provides bonding experience for youths BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Organizers are hoping for a big turnout at the 10th annual East Brunswick Fast Break Association Buddy Ball Game Day on March 2. The event, which features several games, is a culmination of the 13-week season, during which special-needs players…

  • Fun and games at Purim

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Jeremy, 8, and Ethan G., 5, of East Brunswick, wait for the next move during the Purim carnival at the East Brunswick Jewish Center on Feb. 24. Left: Matthew Platzman (l), 6, and his brother Josh, 10, take turns at the football throw during the carnival.

  • Mold condition remediated at South River museum

    Borough is obtaining quotes in order to paint the building BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent A persistent mold condition at the South River Historical & Preservation Society museum on Main Street has been addressed. According to Councilman Thomas Roselli, who spoke about the issue at the Feb. 11 business meeting, the borough earmarked $4,300 for the…

  • E.B. Council approves lower speed limits on Dunhams Corner Road

    Changes are one of many in response to Sept. 15 fatal pedestrian accident BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The East Brunswick Township Council approved a measure to lower speed limits along portions of Dunhams Corner Road to address pedestrian safety. The council unanimously approved changing the speed limit from 40 to 30 mph on the…

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