• Awareness, change key for Hammarskjold student

    BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Jonathan Seltzer EAST BRUNSWICK — His parents knew something was wrong when he wanted to skip chorus. Jonathan Seltzer loves singing. He takes vocal lessons with Ron Sharpe, who once played Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” on Broadway. He goes to theater camp at Middlesex County College and has landed…

  • ‘Full Monty’ tryouts scheduled for Dec. 8

    The Main Street Theatre Company will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of the musical “The Full Monty” 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Interested individuals should wear loose-fitting clothes and dance shoes or sneakers, prepare two songs of at least 16 bars and…

  • Santa to arrive by fire truck at holiday event

    The Monroe Township Fire Department will arrive with Santa at 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at Waterside Villas, One Overlook Drive, Monroe, during a holiday celebration set for 1-4 p.m. The event will feature refreshments and the opportunity to meet Santa. For more information, call 609-409-0018.

  • Tickets available for legion Pasta Night

    Sons of the American Legion Post No. 25 will host its All-You-Can-Eat Gourmet Pasta and Much More Night 4-8 p.m. Jan. 7 at the legion hall, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $9 for adults, $5 for youngsters under age 12; children under age 5 will be admitted free of charge. Tickets are on sale.…

  • A lesson in respect

    Spotswood students send letters to troops, receive flag flown over Iraq BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Nicholas Andre, a second-grader at Appleby School in Spotswood, shows his certificate from the U.S. Army while school Principal Jonathan Cochran holds the flag presented to the school, and teacher Dawn Hyland looks on. SPOTSWOOD — First-graders at G.…

  • Residents, officials voice mixed emotions with Turnpike plans

    BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Some good points, some bad points. That is theway residents and township officials saw the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s plan to improve the Exit 9 interchange in East Brunswick during a public hearing on Nov. 30. Most said the $27 million project was much needed, but worried…

  • New radio system on way to East Brunswick

    Council approves $4.185M bond ordinance to improve communications equipment BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Contact Chris Zawistowski at [email protected]. EAST BRUNSWICK — An aging township communication system will soon see an upgrade. The Township Council on Monday unanimously approved a $4.185 million bond ordinance that will help fund an upgrade to an aging radio system…

  • Jamesburg to mark opening of restaurant’s winter gallery

    JAMESBURG — As part of an ongoing effort to promote local businesses during the holiday season, several shops will be open Sunday in conjunction with a local restaurant’s winter art gallery opening. Fiddleheads Restaurant, East Railroad Avenue, will hold a holiday reception from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday featuring local artists with mastery in a…

  • Officials must take action on dangerous intersection

    What is Middlesex County or East Brunswick Township waiting for? How many accidents, or perhaps deaths, are required to have something done? How long do we have to wait for something — anything — to be done? When will enforcement of existing laws or ordinances begin? These and other questions need answers, and need them…

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