• Warters named top agent for April at Weichert in East Brunswick

    Warters named top agent for April at Weichert in East Brunswick

    Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Donna Warters of the East Brunswick office was recognized for exceptional industry performance in April. Warters led her sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth Counties, for resale listings, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. Warters can be reached…

  • Barbara Jamieson

    Barbara Jamieson

    Barbara P. Jamieson, 78, of East Brunswick, passed away peacefully on May 7 of colorectal cancer. Formerly of Old Bridge, she was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. Starting her career on Wall Street and moving to New Jersey in mid 60’s, before joining the Middlesex County Criminal Records Dept. in the early 1980’s. She…

  • Two South River police officers save choking male

    Two South River police officers save choking male

    SOUTH RIVER — Two borough police officers are being praised for the quick response and lifesaving aid they provided to a local resident who was choking. Officers Paul Muszynski and Bernard Mackiel responded to an emergency call at a residence around 6:08 p.m. on May 14, according to a statement released by Police Chief Mark Tinitigan. Upon their…

  • Monroe begins series of events to recognize Vietnam veterans

    Monroe begins series of events to recognize Vietnam veterans

    MONROE — Nearly 900 residents came out to pay tribute to servicemen and women at the Monroe Township Chorus’ Annual Salute to the Armed Forces. “Chorus Director Sheila Werfel and her chorus led an amazing tribute to our veterans,” Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro said during the May 16 performance held at the Richard P. Marasco…

  • Average taxes set to increase by $100 in Helmetta

    Average taxes set to increase by $100 in Helmetta

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — The 2016 municipal budget carries a $100 tax increase for the average homeowner in the borough. The Township Council adopted the $2.07 million budget, which is increasing $6,300 from last year’s budget, at a meeting May 18. The amount to be raised by taxation to support the municipal budget totals…

  • U.S. Marine Corps to land helicopters in East Brunswick

    U.S. Marine Corps to land helicopters in East Brunswick

      EAST BRUNSWICK – The United States Marine Corps (USMC) will hold an aviation demonstration in East Brunswick on May 27 to showcase sea service capabilities to kickoff Fleet Week. The USMC will be landing two helicopters, a CH-53E and a MV-22, on the back lower soccer field of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School…

  • Milltown school budget includes funding for staff, supplies

    Milltown school budget includes funding for staff, supplies

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Addressing assessments needed in the district, the 2016-17 school budget carries an annual $102 tax increase, or $8.50 per month, for the owner of an average home assessed at $163,000. The Board of Education approved the $16.17 million budget earlier this month, which is up about $300,000 from last year’s…

  • Yard Sale, Bake Sale scheduled at library

    Yard Sale, Bake Sale scheduled at library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will hold its annual Yard Sale and Bake Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 4 in front of the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Gently used items are sought for the sale. Merchandise may be donated at the library Mondays and Wednesdays-Saturdays. Proceeds from the sales will be used for…

  • Home-based travel panel sets trade show

    Home-based travel panel sets trade show

    The Association of Home-Based Travel Agents will hold its Travel Trade Show at 6 p.m. June 1 at the East Grand Buffet, 6 Edgeboro Road, East Brunswick. All home-based travel agents and individuals who are interested in getting into the field are welcome to attend. A buffet dinner will be served. A total of 18…

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