• Wintersession classes at MCC Dec. 26-Jan 11

    Middlesex County College is offering a concentrated semester over the holiday break. Included are more than 50 classes in subjects such as computer science, economics, English, health, Western civilization, math, fitness, racquetball, swimming, psychology, sociology, Spanish and public speaking. Wintersession classes begin Dec. 26 and run through Jan. 11. For more information, visit www.middlesexcc.edu.

  • Trying to come to grips with the unthinkable

    CODA GREG BEAN I think I probably started writing this column 50 times in the last few days, but nothing seemed to work. I was writing about the incomprehensibility of municipalities like Marlboro selling solar energy credits, but by the third paragraph, I found myself simply staring at the wall. I attempted to write a…

  • Congratulations to new So. Brunswick BOE members

    Now that the results of the South Brunswick Board of Education elections are officially in, I would like to take this opportunity to first be thankful for being blessed with strength and patience throughout this journey. Next, I would like to congratulate the candidates that did get elected, Dr. Parker, Mr. Nathanson and Mr. St.…

  • Forgive and forget this holiday season

    ‘T is the season to “Let go! Let God!” Give patience and peace a try. The years have brought about many conflicts in our lives, which never seem to fade away. The old grudges, family feuds and misunderstandings stay with us, because we don’t take the time or are afraid to talk about the unresolved…

  • Sandy to change the way New Jerseyans think

    A s a New Jerseyan whose family first settled this state back in 1740, don’t you think Hurricane Sandy taught us all that it is time to rethink the origin of our beach badge policy in the bay/oceanfront areas? Hey Trenton, as we Jerseyans go through relief, recover, and rebuild our Garden State, how about…

  • On helping children feel more connected after storm

    We have been through a lot in the weeks since Sandy. As a lifelong New Jersey resident, I have grieved for our beloved Garden State, as so much of the damage and devastation has been revealed through pictures, stories and firsthand accounts. Watching the way thousands of people within and outside of New Jersey have…

  • Senior Movie Day at Senior Center Jan. 3

    On Jan. 3 at 12:30 p.m., a Senior Movie Day will be held at the South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. The movie “Sparkle” (PG-13, one hour and fifty-six minutes) centers on 19- year-old Sparkle, an innocent, bubbly young woman growing up in late-1960s Detroit, who sets out to follow her dreams.…

  • Legion prepping for Jersey Boys State

    American Legion Post 401, South Brunswick, is preparing for its annual summer ritual of sending delegates from South Brunswick to Jersey Boys State, a mythical 51st state organized and administered for citizenship training purposes under the auspices of the American Legion, Department of New Jersey. To qualify to attend New Jersey Boys State, a student…

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