• Spotswood expects savings after refinancing debt of $2.4 million

    SPOTSWOOD — The borough will save $25,100 per year for the next nine years after officials refinance the town’s debt. Mayor Thomas Barlow said the borough refinanced existing debt of $2.41 million and to provide permanent funding for $3.7 million of other debt. The borough received several bids and secured an interest rate of 1.81…

  • Tickets on sale for Avi Hoffman show

    Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will present Avi Hoffman’s new show, “Still Jewish After All These Years … A Life in the Theatre,” 3 p.m. July 1 at the Richard P. Marasco PerformingArts Center at Monroe Township Middle School, 1629 Perrineville Road. Tickets cost $25 each. To order, call 609- 395-7979…

  • New organization raises funds for pediatric cancer research

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Significant events of childhood often have a way of following people throughout their lives. For William McGowan of Helmetta, the experience has resulted in seeking a worthy cause inspired by personal tragedy. When McGowan was 12, his best friend, Tommy, who was also 12, lost his battle with osteosarcoma, a…

  • Wild ride

    Above: It was a night full of bright lights and big smiles at the Immaculate Conception Church Carnival in Spotswood on June 14. Below: Youngsters take a spin on the Roulette Wheel ride.

  • Wacky Wings set for Wednesdays at VFW

    Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 hosts a Wacky Wings Night 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Guests are invited to try the post’s sauces or to bring their own. Wings cost 50 cents each. For more information, call 732-828- 2221.

  • Ladies Night Out will support USO

    Bernadette Kogut, a member of TEAM USO (United Service Organization), in conjunction with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks East Brunswick Lodge No. 2370, will host a Ladies Night Out to benefit the USO 7-10 p.m. July 6 at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave., between Riva Avenue and Route 130. The…

  • Volunteers needed to help at blood drives

    New Jersey Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose task it is to assist donors with registration, escorting and canteen duties, and to watch for postdonation…

  • South River solar energy project stalled

    Borough had anticipated saving $2M over 20 years BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Last year’s heralded plan to bring in a solar energy project that would save the town money is on indefinite hold. Last September, the Borough Council voted unanimously to move ahead with a lease agreement that would allow Four Energy…

  • Palma and Friends to perform in concert

    “An Evening With Patsy Palma and Friends” is set for 8 p.m. July 7 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Vocalist Palma will perform classic standards and oldies along with some of his musical friends and family members, including Angelo Palma, Kimberly Christie, Jay Celen, and Alyssa and Gianine Palma. Tickets,…

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