• Ban may violate Constitution

    A s we are now in the Christmas season, we are once again confronted with arguments over the public display of religious scenes, most notably the Christmas tree and the crèche, both of which are important to followers of the various Christian religions. In recent times, protests have been made that the display of items…

  • Sociable Singles plans Dec. 18 meeting

    Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The event will feature discussion, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. The group is designed for individuals ages 50 and above. New members are welcome. For more information, call 609-655- 5137.

  • East Brunswick volunteers deliver baby in ambulance

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Most times, their role is to prevent people from leaving this world. But on Dec. 5, the crew of an East Brunswick Rescue Squad ambulance helped bring a new life into it. The squad dispatched an ambulance to a local hotel in response to a 911 call about a woman in labor…

  • Milltown church sets blood drive for 12/27

    Ablood drive will be held Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Milltown United Methodist Church, 47 N. Main St., Milltown. There is a critical need this time of year for blood. Donors will receive a gift from Johnson & Johnson while supplies last. For information, call 1-800-933-2566 or go to www.nybloodcenter.org.

  • Black ice causes accidents in E.B.

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Black ice on Ryders Lane was the cause of two accidents, including one involving a police officer, on Dec. 9, police said. The first accident occurred at 7:52 a.m. Stacy Coates, of Milltown, was driving a 1997 Lexus southbound on Ryders Lane near Montclair Court when her vehicle hit black ice, causing…

  • Fundraiser collecting change for YMCA after-school programs

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Shoppers at the J.C. Penney store in the Brunswick Square Mall are invited to turn small change into “pennies from heaven” by rounding up their holiday purchases and donating the difference to Raritan Valley YMCA through Dec. 12. The local YMCA is one of 1,100 afterschool organizations across the country matched with…

  • Monroe moving forward on flooded-home purchases

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE— As attorneys for the township continue to negotiate prices to purchase homes badly damaged during Hurricane Irene, the Township Council last week approved funds to cover closing costs. The resolution, unanimously approved at the council’s Dec. 5 meeting, authorizes the township to pay the law firm of Shain, Schaffer…

  • Holiday cheer

    Santa delivers presents to Helmetta youngsters during a children’s holiday party on Dec. 10. The party was held at Holy Trinity Church hall. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Santa gets ready to hand out the next gift.

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