• Agricultural science scholarships available

    New Jersey residents who are entering their senior year in high school this fall and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian of the Year, is meant to assist the…

  • Saint Peter’s to hold public meeting Nov. 30

    Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of the Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, will hold an open public meeting 7-9 p.m. Wed., Nov. 30 in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center, which is located on the ground floor of the main hospital at 254 Easton Ave. in New Brunswick. Hospital executives will provide information about…

  • ‘Music, Merlot & Miele’ event Dec. 8

    “Music, Merlot & Miele IX” will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Miele Showroom, 9 Independence Drive, off Route 1 north in Princeton. There will be wine samplings, organic selections, artisanal cheeses, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, music, a gourmet cooking demonstration and prizes. Tickets are $50 per person. Checks can be made payable…

  • Volunteers recognized for service to N.B. community

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The executive board of the John Adams Elementary School Student Council presented Kathy Aruta, of the North Brunswick Food Bank, with a donation of $70 during a Town Council meeting Nov. 7. JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — The idea of volunteerism once again was key during the Township Council meeting…

  • N.B. hires new EMT/fireman/ security guard/veteran/police officer

    Sean Gaither has extensive background in law enforcement; began Nov. 7 with NBPD BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Sean Gaither has seemingly done it all. The 41-year-old began his career after high school working security at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick for four years. At the time he attended…

  • Shop to support healthy communities

    The Coalition for Healthy Communities will hold its second annual Shop ’Til You Drop fundraiser 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 4355 Route 1 at Ridge Road, Princeton. Afree tricky tray ticket will be issued to all adult shoppers. Kids Korner will offer shopping for young shoppers to select…

  • Teen’s trot provides meals to 149 people

    Megan Pelszynski, a student at North Brunswick Township High School, participated in the Elijah’s Promise Change Campaign. With the support of family and friends who sponsored her, Pelszynski was able to raise $372 during the 3K Turkey Trot Walk Nov. 6 at Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick. Since each meal at Elijah’s Promise costs approximately $2.50,…

  • Race for the Gold 5K scheduled for Nov. 20

    The Race for the Gold 5K event has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 20, at North Brunswick Community Park, 2350 Route 130 south. Race day registration begins at 9:45 a.m., and the race starts at 11 a.m. Preregistration is available at www.raceforum.com/gold. Girl Scout Rebecca Alterman organized the race as part of her Gold Award…

  • Blood drive, food & toy drive Nov. 19

    Hugs for Brady will host a blood drive with Central Jersey Blood Center 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Confectionately Yours, 3391 Route 27, Franklin Park. If you schedule your appointment now, Confectionately Yours will give you free ice cream. Call Jessica at 732-740-1767 or sign up at www.cjbcblood.org. Additionally, items will be…

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