• Woodbridge names Gigliello as new boys basketball coach

    First head coaching position for Monroe grad BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Matt Gigliello Matt Gigliello maintains that his top priority as new varsity boys basketball coach at Woodbridge High School is to instill a renewed commitment by developing toughness, discipline and attitude in his players. The Monroe native learned that those qualities are the formula…

  • EB, Monroe softball teams to settle who is the best

    Teams meet twice this week in CJ, GMC tourneys BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Above left: Mary Beth Hyland is one of the reasons that the East Brunswick High School softball team has advanced to the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament final, where the Bears will play Monroe. The game is scheduled for May 31 at South…

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    The Raritan Valley YMCA, East Brunswick, recently held a car wash to raise money for its childcare program. The Milltown Home Depot store donated supplies for the event. With the help of parents, childcare staff and children, Raritan Valley YMCA raised about $485 for the preschool prom and graduation. Raritan Valley YMCA serves children from…

  • Handy to offer songs from Depression era

    Folk singer Spook Handy will perform songs from the Great Depression in a program set for 2 p.m. June 3 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The society’s video on its Depression series, produced by students at East Brunswick High School, will be presented at the event. The program is the…

  • Violinist to perform at St. Mary’s concert

    The Music at St. Mary’s series will continue with a performance by violinist Joseph Puglia at 7:30 p.m. June 6 at St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The concert will feature music written for violin and piano. Suggested donation is $15. For more information, call Chris at 732-721-0179 or Eszter at 732-213-0989.

  • Vendors needed for July Fourth festivities

    The Milltown Fourth of July Committee is seeking hot-food vendors and novelty vendors for the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration. Rain date is July 7. Interested vendors should email their information to [email protected].

  • Talk to shed light on Sinatra and the Jews

    Congregation Beth Ohr, Route 516, Old Bridge, will host a program titled “Frank Sinatra and His Love Affair With the Jews” beginning at 10:15 a.m. June 3. Guest presenter will be Sydney Lustgarten. A bagel breakfast is set for 10 a.m. The program will include information about Frank Sinatra and his lifelong involvement with Jews.…

  • ‘Cher’ will support Carness-Mustafa Fund

    The Lesley Carness and Jon Mustafa Memorial Scholarship Fund will present “An EveningWith Cher and the Tuesday @ Eight Band” 6-10 p.m. June 9 at the East Brunswick Elks Club, 21B Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. Proceeds will benefit the fund, named in honor of Lesley and Jon, a young couple from East Brunswick who died…

  • Spotswood Carnival to kick off June 12

    The Immaculate Conception Church Carnival is planned for 6-11 p.m. June 12-15 and 5-11 p.m. June 16 on the church grounds, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Admission is free of charge. The event will feature rides and games of chance for all ages; a beer garden; a food pavilion with specials (June 12, pulled pork; June…

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