• Milltown council reaches new contract with police

    Officers to receive 2 percent annual raises over four years BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials have reached an agreement over a new contract for the local Police Benevolent Association (PBA). Police officers with the PBA will receive retroactive 2 percent increases for 2010 and 2011, and 2 percent increases in 2012…

  • Power station among top issues for Milltown hopefuls

    Four will vie for two council seats on Nov. 6 BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The race for two Borough Council seats this fall includes three new faces and a familiar one. Republican newcomers Francis “Buddy” Guyette and John Nusbaum, and Democrats Neil Raciti and Patty Murray, a former councilwoman, are seeking the…

  • Greater Media New Jersey wins at 38th annual Jasper Awards

    Greater Media New Jersey recently took top honors at the 38th annual Jasper Awards. The event took place on Oct. 12 at the Robert Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. The Jasper Awards were established in 1974 to honor excellence in the New Jersey communications industry. This year’s awards received more…

  • Parade, costume contest set in Monroe

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor its annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest for township residents beginning at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at the Monroe Township Community Center Hockey Rink, Monmouth Road. The event will take place rain or shine. Lineup and registration are set for 10:30 a.m. Judging of costumes will take place…

  • School to sponsor Trunk-or-Treat Night

    St. Thomas the Apostle School will hold its first Trunk-or-Treat Family Fun Night 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 26 in the school parking lot, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Vehicle/trunk setup is set for 5-5:30 p.m. Trunk judging will take place 6-7 p.m. Trunk-or-treating is planned for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bouncing, dancing and eating will take place 5:30-7:45…

  • Auxiliary seeks items for clothing drive

    The Applegarth Volunteer Engine Company No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor its used clothing drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at the firehouse, 130 Applegarth Road, Monroe. The event will take place rain or shine. Items sought include useable and wearable clothing; linens and curtains; shoes; stuffed animals; and blankets and sheets. For…

  • Relay for Life: Not just a spring event anymore

    Scare Away Cancer among fundraisers planned in South River/Sayreville area BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Relay for Life isn’t just a one-day event in the area to support cancer research — there are a number of promotional events planned to generate both awareness and funds. The 2012 event, held in May, raised $63,921,…

  • Food, clothing drive slated for Oct. 27, 28

    Custom Landscaping and Lawn Care will hold its fourth annual Food and Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28 outside Acme Market, 300 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Nonperishable food items and donations of clothing are sought. All contributions will be distributed to various food and clothing banks in Middlesex County.

  • OLOL to sponsor Family Pasta Night

    Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host its Family Pasta Night 5-9 p.m. Nov. 3. Dinner will include all-you-can-eat pasta, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, beverages, dessert, coffee and tea. Admission is $12.95 for adults, $6.95 for youngsters ages 5-12, free of charge for children under age 5. Tickets will be…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community