• Jobs’ passing reminder of pancreatic cancer

    My heart goes out to the family of Steve Jobs, his friends and colleagues. He was anAmerican icon and one of the greatest visionaries of our time. His passing is such a great loss for our country. I did not know him personally, but I shared something in common with him – pancreatic cancer. My…

  • Fundraiser to aid wounded Marine

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7508, 17 Bordentown Ave., Old Bridge, will host a Night of Comedy Oct. 22 to benefit U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik. Cpl. Pascik, a resident of Monroe, lost both legs as the result of injuries sustained when he stepped on an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan.…

  • Rosary society seeks flea-market vendors

    The St. Bernadette’s Altar-Rosary Society Flea Market is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 in the church’s O’Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Vendors are sought. Table-rental cost is $20 for one, $35 for two. Refreshments will be available for purchase. A 50/50 drawing will be held. For more…

  • Rec office asks for input from residents

    The Spotswood Recreation Department is requesting feedback from all borough residents. The department sponsors programs for Spotswood residents of all ages. Options include basketball and volleyball, floor hockey, softball and indoor soccer. In order to improve its programs, the department is asking for input. An online survey may be found through Oct. 26 at www.spotswoodboro.com…

  • A growing sense of ‘community’

    Another load of produce from the East Brunswick Community Garden is ready to be shipped to the Senior Center. EAST BRUNSWICK — Vegetable growers at the township’s Community Garden donated nearly 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to the Senior Center this year. In order to promote the community aspect of gardening, those leasing the 150…

  • Tickets on sale for EBEF Fashion Show

    The East Brunswick Education Foundation will hold its annual Fall Fashion Show 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. District teachers and administrators will walk the runway in men’s and women’s fashions provided by Loehmann’s, East Brunswick. The event will include dinner, the fashion show, theme-basket raffles and more. Tickets cost…

  • Monroe school board awards 2% raise to superintendent

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — The Board of Education hasawardeda2percentraisetoSuperintendent of Schools Kenneth Hamilton for the 2011-12 school year. After the announcement was made at the board’s Oct. 12 meeting, Kathy Kolupanowich, board president, said Hamilton’s salary was grandfathered in under previous regulations and was not subject to the stateimposed salary cap imposed…

  • Donors sought for Oct. 24 blood drive

    The Oak Tree Elementary School Oak PTAwill host a blood drive 3:30-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the school, 226 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Walk-ins are welcome.

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