• Wish Tree drive to begin Nov. 28

    The Junior Woman’s Club of the Greater Brunswick Area (JWC-GB) will conduct its annual Wish Tree Collection Nov. 28-Dec. 9. Each “tree” will have ornaments and tags displaying the gift wishes of an age group. Interested individuals may choose an ornament wish for a child and then drop off an unwrapped gift in the box…

  • East Brunswick Twp. Council to vote on new $5M communications system

    Vote on nearly $4.2 million in bonds set for Nov. 28 BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township is eyeing up a $5.1 million upgrade to its communication system to comply with a Federal Communication Commission mandate and improve an aging system. The upgrade, which would be paid for by a $4.158…

  • Antique store opens with new design in Milltown

    The Gathering Room co-owners Cindy and Dan Razzano stand in front of their newly designed store in Milltown. MILLTOWN — After a five-year absence, a borough antique store has made its triumphant return. The Gathering Room, located at 63 North Main St., opened it doors to the public this fall, much to the delight of…

  • fundraisers 

    Nov. 23-29  Toy and Gift-Card Collection, to benefit the children of members of 10 New Jersey Army National Guard units, three of which are set to deploy in 2012, sponsored by the Family Readiness Unit of the New Jersey National Guard. Unwrapped, new toys worth at least $20 for newborns-age 16 and gift cards…

  • Youngsters invited to Free-Throw Contest

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will conduct its annual Hoop Shoot Free- Throw Contest 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Registration is set for 6:30 p.m. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. There will be three age brackets for both boys and…

  • Great Depression memorabilia sought

    The East Brunswick Historical Society is seeking memorabilia, photos and artifacts of the Great Depression for upcoming exhibitions due to begin in January 2012. Items loaned to the society will be displayed in cases at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, and at the Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. All…

  • Actor takes on Dickens classic, all by himself

    New theater company to present new take on two holiday shows BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Scott Langdon EAST BRUNSWICK — He is Scrooge. And the Ghost of Christmas Past. And the Ghost of Christmas Present. And the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Actor Scott Langdon will do it all in his one-man take…

  • Crafters sought for Dec. 3 show at church

    The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters and vendors for its Craft Show set for 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the church, 429 Main St. Rental cost is $25 per table. Snacks will be available. For more information and to reserve, call the church at 732-251-9277 and leave a message,…

  • Emergency funding OK’d for repair work in Monroe

    Costs to repair roadways flooded in Hurricane Irene will be spread over five years BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — The Township Council approved an emergency appropriation for $383,400 to repair and reconstruct roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Irene. Township Business Administrator Wayne Hamilton said the spending, ap- proved Nov. 9, also covers…

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