• The Blue Notes to perform at Elks lodge

    The Blue Notes to perform at Elks lodge

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370, in association with New Dawn Experience, will present The Blue Notes in concert 8 p.m.-midnight Aug. 27 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Members of the singing group will perform their greatest hits including “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” “The Love I Lost,” “Bad Luck” and more.…

  • On Campus

    David Schafer of East Brunswick, student-government president of the University of Michigan’s flagship campus, Ann Arbor, recently attended a conference of college student-government presidents from across the country in Washington, D.C. Schafer, who is majoring in conflict resolution, a self-designed major approved by three faculty members, spent a significant portion of the summers of 2014…

  • State will hold hearing in South River to talk of revaluation

    State will hold hearing in South River to talk of revaluation

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — For the first time in 30 years, the borough may be required to conduct a property revaluation. Under the authority of New Jersey’s Department of the Treasury, the state’s Division of Taxation will be holding a public hearing in South River to solicit feedback from residents as…

  • Milltown Fire Department requesting amendment of residency rules

    Milltown Fire Department requesting amendment of residency rules

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A nonresident living in the contiguous communities of the borough may soon be able to hold the position of fire chief of the all-volunteer fire department. Fire Chief Scott Janssens told the Borough Council at a meeting on July 11 that the department submitted a request to the council to…

  • Annual moth event flies into another year

    Annual moth event flies into another year

    By CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Moth enthusiasts young and old will be on the lookout for 250 moth species at hundreds of private and public events throughout the country as part of the annual National Moth Week. The weeklong event, which will be held July 23-31, shows the ecological importance of all moth species, according…

  • Old Bridge gives Olympic send-off to Laurie Hernandez

    Old Bridge gives Olympic send-off to Laurie Hernandez

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Laurie Hernandez flashed her signature smile as she met with fans who offered their best wishes as she gears up to represent the United States at the Olympic Games next month in Brazil. Her hometown is rallying behind the 16-year-old phenom, who finished second in the all-around…

  • Couple celebrates 70th anniversary

    Couple celebrates 70th anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Walter Avansino of Monroe recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple was married June 9, 1946, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In honor of the Avansinos’ anniversary, a celebratory dinner with their immediate family was held at Nonna’s Citi Cucina, Marlboro. The event was hosted by the couple’s three children, Thomas W. Avansino…

  • Discussion to shed light on Lennon’s life, music

    Discussion to shed light on Lennon’s life, music

    Rock historian Vinnie Bruno will present a program titled “John Lennon: You Should Have Been There!” 2 p.m. July 28 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The event will feature an exploration of Lennon’s life and music. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at…

  • Novak to offer fun take on clearing clutter

    Novak to offer fun take on clearing clutter

    A “Clear Clutter, Be Happy!” event is planned for 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. Organizing expert and author Jamie Novak, who has been seen on HGTV and QVC, will offer a humorous presentation on getting out from under the clutter in one’s home, life and mind. For more…

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