• SBA loan centers assist Sandy victims

    The Sayreville and Long Branch Disaster Recovery Centers serving Hurricane Sandy survivors recently became SBA (U.S. Small Business Association) Disaster Loan Outreach Centers. Both centers remain at the current locations and continue their previous operating hours, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturdays. The centers are located at the following locations:  Middlesex…

  • E. Bruns. officer sustains minor injuries in accident, police say

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A township police officer was involved in a motor vehicle accident while directing traffic on Route 18 on Feb. 13. According to police, Patrolman Jeffrey Dougherty was in a marked police car with his emergency lights on in a road-construction work zone when his vehicle was struck from behind by a 1993…

  • Police charge masseuse with prostitution in East Brunswick

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Police charged a New York woman with prostitution after officers raided a local massage parlor. Acting on several anonymous tips from the public, police said, members of the East Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau initiated an investigation into prostitution reportedly occurring at an acupuncture and spa business on Cranbury Road. On Feb.…

  • Police: Man called 911, met officers with knife

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Township police officers reportedly encountered a knife-wielding resident on Feb. 13. Around 11:24 p.m., police said, officers responded to the Civic Center Apartments for a 911 call from a distraught person. Upon arrival, officers encountered the individual, identified as 76-year-old Milan Obradovich, who had reportedly made the phone call. Obradovich was allegedly…

  • Sponsorships offered for May 8 Golf Classic

    The South River-East Brunswick Rotary Club will hold its 19th annual Golf Classic May 8 at the Cranbury Golf Club, West Windsor. Registration is set for 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, Tee-off will take place at 1 p.m. Cost is $150 per golfer and includes greens fees, electric cart, locker-room facilities, lunch,…

  • Police: Monroe man left scene after train struck car

    Charges include failure to report an accident HELMETTA — A Monroe man was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after a Conrail freight train struck his vehicle on Feb. 11, according to police. Matthew Griffoul was also issued summonses for failure to report an accident, reckless driving, disregarding railroad crossing lights and failure…

  • Synagogues to join forces for Purimfest

    Three East Brunswick synagogues — Young Israel of East Brunswick, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and Temple B’nai Shalom — will sponsor a Tri-Synagogue Purimfest 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 24 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Highlights at the child-friendly event will include inflatables, face-painting and body art, vendor shopping, carnival games,…

  • ‘Journey of Jesus’ to be staged at church

    “The Journey of Jesus,” an Easter passion play/dinner theatre, is planned for 6 p.m. March 23 at St. Bartholomew Parish Center, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The inter-parish endeavor will feature actors from St. Bartholomew’s; St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen; and St. Matthew Church, Edison. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $12 for youngsters under age 14.…

  • Casino night to aid Spotswood schools

    The Spotswood Education Foundation will sponsor its Casino Night 7-11 p.m. March 2 at Spotswood Knights of Columbus Hall, 30 Crescent Ave. Proceeds will support grants for the Spotswood education system. The theme for this year’s event is “Vincere alla Grande,” which is Italian for “Win Big.” Cost is $50 per person, $90 per couple;…

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