• Volunteers work to combat pancreatic cancer

    A pril was Volunteer Appreciation Month, and I would like to take a moment to sincerely thank all of our volunteers with the Northern New Jersey Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure for all…

  • There’s a bully in Trenton, former mayor says

    Gov. Chris Christie continues to surprise and shock me. Yes, I am a former Republican mayor, who is expected to say nothing bad about our Republican governor, but I cannot help myself. The latest news of his increasing the amount the state “skims” from the utility tax from 1 or 2 percent to 20 percent…

  • Georgia O’Keeffe lecture on May 11

    On Friday, May 11, at 12:30 p.m., the South Brunswick Senior Center will present an art video and lecture at the Office on Aging, South Brunswick Senior Center, located in the municipal complex on Route 522. The lecturer, Maurice Mahler, will focus on Georgia O’Keeffe. The lecture is free and open to only South Brunswick…

  • Jazz concert, essay contest for seniors

    The South Brunswick Senior Center will host the following May events for seniors ages 55 and over: • Crossroads Middle School North Jazz Band performance, May 17 at 12:30 p.m. • “Senior Citizen I Love” essay contest recognition ceremony, May 21 at 12:30 p.m. Second-graders have submitted their essays about a special senior in their…

  • NJ Local Boards of Health Assoc. debuts online certification program

    BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The NJ Local Boards of Health Association (NJLBHA) debuted its online member certification program at a meeting at the PNC Bank Arts Center on April 19. This program is the first accredited online course for members of boards of health in the United States. The Board of Health…

  • County sets birthday parties for age 90-plus

    The Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services will hold Birthday Bashes for senior citizens age 90 and over as part of its National Older Americans Month celebration. The South Brunswick luncheon, to be held 11 a.m. May 14 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, Route 522, Monmouth Junction, will honor residents of Cranbury,…

  • Vendors needed for flea market May 19

    The North Brunswick Humane Association is sponsoring a flea market/rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building parking lot, 710 Hermann Road. The association is looking for vendors to participate in this event. Tables are available at $15 for a single space and $25 for a double space.…

  • Firefighter saves dog from burning S.B. home

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A fourlegged resident of a Georges Road home is recovering after South Brunswick firefighters rescued her from a burning house on April 27. Homeowner Suzanne Strath-Joy told police she had just dropped her daughter off at elementary school and returned home at 8:39 a.m. when she discovered her kitchen on fire and…

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