• ‘Cocktails for a Cause’ fundraiser Oct. 11

    The organization Dress for Success Mercer County will hold the fundraiser “Cocktails for a Cause: Celebrating Five Years of Success” 6-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Greenacres Country Club, 2170 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville. Proceeds will support the organization’s programs and services for women. This event will feature hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, entertainment, and a…

  • North Brunswick celebrates 30 years of Heritage Day

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Top: Mary Carlino (l) smashes a pie on the face of her daughter, Cassie, who is a cheerleader at North Brunswick Township High School, during a fundraiser for the squad held at Heritage Day in Babbage Park in North Brunswick on Saturday. Above: The North Brunswick Township High School orchestra…

  • Letip of Middlesex Cty. to host business mixer

    Letip of Middlesex County is sponsoring a free business mixer and card exchange at 7 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the Renaissance Hotel, 515 Route 1 south, Iselin. A continental breakfast will be served. Letip is a professional organization of men and women who exchange business tips. Business categories are represented by only one member…

  • Mental illness vigil to be held Oct. 9

    NAMI New Jersey of North Brunswick and NAMI Rutgers of New Brunswick will hold a candlelight vigil to observe Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012 on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. at Buccleuch Park Pavilion, at the intersection of Easton Avenue and Huntington Street, New Brunswick. For more information about NAMI New Jersey, visit www.naminj.org. For…

  • Resident nominated for D&R Commission

    On Sept. 20, Gov. Chris Christie filed several nominations for the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission with the state Senate. Eight people, including Kendall Park resident Dr. Mary Allessio Leck, were nominated. The Governor’s nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate. According to the commission’s website, it was established in…

  • Blood donations severely needed

    Next blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13 BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — For 45 years, the South Brunswick Community Blood Bank has been encouraging residents to give the gift of life. What started as a small blood drive sponsorship in the mid-1960s turned into an operation that spans several institutions…

  • County sets influenza, pneumonia clinics

    The Middlesex County Office of Health Services recently scheduled the county’s 2012-13 seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccination program. County influenza-vaccination clinics, which will continue through Oct. 30, are open to county residents ages 6 months and above. Appointments are not necessary. Charge is $15 per vaccination. Residents who present a valid Red, White and Blue…

  • Judge removes bail for cop involved in fatal accident

    Lt. Keith Buckley is allowed to use funds to seek another lawyer BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — A Superior Court judge has removed the bail for North Brunswick Police Lt. Keith Buckley, who in 2008 was involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident that killed fellow Lt. Christopher Zerby. On Sept. 17,…

  • Events support breast cancer awareness

    SMS annual Breast Cancer Walk to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation will be held 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 at Sayreville Middle School, Washington Road, Parlin. Visit www.sayreville k12.net Sisters Network of Central New Jersey, Inc., a national African American breast cancer survivorship organization, will host a 5K Race/Walk4Life, 7:30…

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