• ‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to stage

    The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 16-Oct. 1, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The classic Stephen Sondheim gothic musical will be directed by Vince…

  • Husband-wife team finds calling with ‘bed & bark-fest’

    Local couple turns love of animals into boarding, pet sitting service BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Tom Sawyer plays with the dogs in the backyard of the couple’s Old Bridge home. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff OLD BRIDGE — While talking with Darlene Sawyer, there are frequent, sometimes loud, interruptions. The distractions might be unwelcome if…

  • Interfaith Network seeks golfers, sponsors

    The Interfaith Network of Care will hold its second annual Charity Golf Outing Sept. 21 at Mattawang Golf Club, Belle Mead. The event, which will be held in honor of Angie and Charlie Ilaria, will feature golf, food and prizes. Cost is $160 per golfer. To register or for more information, call 732-247-1655 or log…

  • Church to conduct 9/11 worship services

    The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, routes 9 and 516, Old Bridge, will hold two 9/11 memorial services, 8 and 10:30 a.m., Sept. 11. Event organizers hope to get local fire, police and emergency medical service (EMS) first responders to worship at the services and carry the flags. For more information, call the church…

  • Car show planned at Monroe Country Fair

    Acar show, open to all makes and models of cars and trucks, will take place noon-5 p.m. Sept. 18 as part of the Monroe Township Country Fair at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. Rain date is Sept. 25. There will be trophies and awards, including a People’s Choice Award, Best of Show and a Mayor’s Choice…

  • Milltown Revitalization Committee reorganizes with new leadership

    MILLTOWN — Stacey Waters and Roland Salluce have been appointed to head the borough’s Revitalization Committee. “I am so happy to be a part of this great committee and to continue to work for the revitalization of Milltown,” Salluce said. After a successful run as chairman, and having overseen the installment of the Victorian town…

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    Floodwaters surge through the parking lot at Dunkin’ Donuts in Jamesburg. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Vendors welcome at family day, car show

    Vendor and crafter space is available at the Spotswood Family Day and Classic Car Show set for noon-4 p.m. Oct. 8 in the parking lot at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. For more information or to reserve, call Dawn Crandall at 732-251-4743.

  • Good Shepherd plans Church Picnic

    The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, routes 516 and 9 south, Old Bridge, will sponsor its Church Picnic noon-3 p.m. Sept. 18. The event will feature a treasure hunt, relay races, a kickball game, an egg toss, a water-balloon toss and a gum contest. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Marie…

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