• Holiday boutique at Beth Ahm on Dec. 6

    Sisterhood of Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, will hold a Holiday Gift Boutique 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6, just in time for the holidays. There will be many one-of-a-kind items from local artisans and a wide selection of gift items including jewelry, invitations and stationery, chocolates, candles, sports memorabilia, art, kitchen tools, Judaica and…

  • Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots

    Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. The house won the Clark Griswold Award three years ago in the Old Bridge Holiday Decorating Contest. Interested parents should bring a…

  • Author to sign books Dec. 3 in Metuchen

    Local author Renee Gatz, a native of Sayreville, will sign copies of her book, “Wise Words and Witty Expressions,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Brewed Awakening, 417 Main St., Metuchen. The program is free of charge and open to the public.

  • Schools adjust to demands of anti-bullying law

    Official says administrators should be allowed to use their own judgment SAYREVILLE — The borough’s school district has been working in coordination with the state’s new anti-bullying law for over three months, and the requirements are proving to be demanding for some school administrators. Superintendent of Schools Frank Alfano, in particular, is handling all necessary…

  • DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

    Riding the rails with Santa LIZZ DINNIGAN My 4-year-old, Casey, is terrified of Santa. We have tried several ways of getting him more comfortable around “that big, red guy.” We’ve eaten breakfast at a chain restaurant while Santa greeted diners (Casey disappeared under the table), we waited in a LONG line to gently place Casey…

  • CODA

    Enjoy your turkey, even if it’s killing our planet GREG BEAN Maybe today you’re rushing around to finish shopping for the Thanksgiving dinner you’re cooking for the family this week, and the thorniest issue on your mind is how to get the bird out of the oven at the same time the mashed potatoes are…

  • Donate to those in need, make a ‘newsworthy’ difference

    I t seems lately that the media is quite “occupied” by the Occupy Wall Street story and is neglecting the important stories of the people in the region who are still experiencing the effects of Hurricane Irene, of job loss and of poverty. Gone from headlines and opening stories are the feel-good stories of man…

  • Speak up against phone, cable deregulation

    A ARP New Jersey adamantly opposes S2664, a state Senate bill to deregulate basic telephone and cable television services. The bill would leave consumers without regulatory oversight of either rates or quality of service by removing essentially all powers of the Board of Public Utilities to protect consumers. In other states where similar legislation has…

  • Sayreville mayor grateful to voters

    I would like to humbly thank the voters of Sayreville for electing me to a fourth term as your mayor. It is most heartening to know that you appreciate and support my policies of honesty, integrity and fiscal accountability. It has always been my firm belief that the position is one of service to our…

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