• Business Brief

    Business Brief

    ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. recently donated $192,000 to Autism Speaks, whose mission is to change the future of all who suffer with autism spectrum disorders. In support of Autism Awareness Month, ShopRite stores throughout New York and New Jersey participated in a “Light It Up Blue” fundraising campaign, collecting donations at checkout and holding in-store events,…

  • Drums Alive classes to aid Columbian Club

    Drums Alive classes to aid Columbian Club

    Denise Morgan will lead a new series of Drums Alive classes, featuring a therapeutic and cardio workout, 7-7:50 p.m. on eight Thursdays beginning Aug. 4 at the Columbian Club of Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Columbian Club. The program is…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Michael Clancy of South River is a winner of the DCI Scholarship Program, sponsored by Dialysis Clinic Inc., a non-profit corporation. Michael has taken part in the mock trial team, soccer, track, the National Honor Society and Habitat for Humanity. He is majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.  

  • Free concerts on tap at Middlesex parks

    Free concerts on tap at Middlesex parks

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders continues its free summer concert series with performances in four county parks. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Concertgoers are invited to bring their own lawn chair. The upcoming concert schedule is as follows: • July 31, 6-7:30 p.m. — “New York State…

  • Jamesburg seeks to ‘sprout’ a love of reading during the summer

    Jamesburg seeks to ‘sprout’ a love of reading during the summer

    JAMESBURG – Select students in the Jamesburg school district are enhancing their grade level reading skills over the summer. “Research tells us that early intervention can make a lifetime of difference by helping students to succeed in school,” said Gloria Aftanski, president of United Way of Central Jersey. “By focusing investments in ways that make…

  • Senior group plans Christmas at the Beach

    Senior group plans Christmas at the Beach

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors, Sayreville, will sponsor a Christmas at the Beach bus trip to Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Cost is $425; price includes two nights’ lodging; two breakfasts and dinners; a USO show; visits to IMAX, Virginia Air and Space, Holiday Lights at the Beach and more; bus transportation; bus-driver…

  • Easement draws safety concerns from Milltown school, library officials

    Easement draws safety concerns from Milltown school, library officials

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — An easement allowing truck traffic to travel in and out of the Milltown Public Library’s driveway from the rear parking lot of a heating and air conditioning business that was approved by the Planning Board in June will now be in the hands of the Borough Council. The application by Hanna’s…

  • Altar Rosary Society to sponsor Peach Fest

    Altar Rosary Society to sponsor Peach Fest

    The Holy Trinity Altar Rosary Society will host its annual Peach Festival and White Elephant Sale 1-5 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 100 Main St., Helmetta. Music will be provided by Hap Ortutay. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 10 and under.

  • Service announced for Aug. 6 in Metuchen

    Service announced for Aug. 6 in Metuchen

    Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold Multiple Minyan on Aug. 6. In addition to the traditional service, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary, a Yoga Minyan will be held in the ballroom beginning at 10:15 a.m. This program will combine yoga postures, readings, prayers and relaxation. Join the congregation in…

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