• Area resident receives Congressional Gold Medal

    Cpl. Charles W. Brown, Jr., a resident of the Parker at Landing Lane Nursing Care Residence, recently received the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian honor, for his service with the Montford Point Marines during World War II. Parker Home hosted the ceremony at its Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, facility. Brown was unable to…

  • Elks to celebrate on New Year’s Eve

    The East Brunswick Elks, 21 Oakmont Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve Party 8 p.m. Dec. 31 through 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2013. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $55 per person; price includes a hot buffet, an open bar, desserts, a champagne toast and party favors. Guests may bring their own…

  • Hatikvah enrollment process is under way

    Hatikvah International Academy Charter School is accepting applications for the 2013-14 school year for full-day kindergarten through fifth grade. Hatikvah is a tuition-free, dual-language public charter school serving children from all backgrounds. The school’s enrollment lottery will be held Jan. 10, 2013. To register a child for the lottery, log on to www.hatikvahcharterschool.com. To schedule…

  • Adopt-A-Family accepting donations

    The South River Primary/Elementary School PTA is sponsoring its annual Adopt- A-Family program, designed to make the holiday season more joyous for disadvantaged children in South River. New clothing, new toys, food and monetary donations to purchase new items are sought. Checks should be made payable to Adopt-A-Family. In past years the program has assisted…

  • Registration open for Grandparents Day

    Monroe Township Recreation will hold its annual Grandparents Day Out beginning at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27 at the Monroe Township Community Center, Monmouth Road. Grandparents are invited to bring their grandchildren to the center for a buffet lunch, a family photo and a trip to the movie theater. Transportation will be provided. The event is…

  • Knights to sponsor New Year’s Eve gala

    The Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 annual New Year’s Eve Party is set for 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1 at the council home, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature hot-and-cold hors d’oeuvres, salad, a hot buffet dinner with a carving station, soda, wine, tap beer, coffee, tea and desserts. There…

  • Flipping off Sandy

    Top: Trainer Dan Seaman flips a tire while Danielle Puleio (l) and Cheryl Anderson cheer him on during the “Flip Off Sandy” fundraiser for Sayreville residents at Total Core Fitness Boot Camp on Dec. 1. Bottom: Justin Kall, 6, of Jamesburg, flips a tire during the fundraiser. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Rutgers students outline flood mitigation plan

    Milltown officials may use plan recommendations for the Lawrence Brook Watershed BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The Borough Council was offered an extensive, in-depth flood mitigation plan at its Dec. 10 meeting. The presentation was not offered by an engineering firm, but by 12 graduate students from Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School…

  • Choir to raise voices at Christmas concert

    A Christmas concert featuring the voices of the Choir at St. Mary’s is set for 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, 30 Jackson St., corner of Whitehead Avenue, South River. Andrew Macirowski is the concert’s music director and organist. A free-will offering basket will be on site. Proceeds will benefit the…

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