• Green Book Club sets inaugural meeting

    The first meeting of the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission Green Book Club is set for 7-9 p.m. Sept. 6 in meeting room 3 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. “Eating Fossil Fuels: Oil, Food and the Coming Crisis in Agriculture” by Dale Allen will be discussed. In future…

  • Registration on tap for library story times

    In-person registration will begin Sept. 12 for Fall Story Time at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Telephone and inperson registration will be accepted beginning Sept. 13. Story times will include “Toddlers,” open to children 18-35 months accompanied by an adult; “Time To Read,” open to 3-and 4-yearolds (and 5-year-olds not in kindergarten); and…

  • Flag flown over Iraq presented to students at Monroe school

    Big Apple Day School Director Geri Stern holds an encased American flag that was flown over Iraq. The flag was presented by school parent Angela Andre, sister of U.S. Army Sgt. Sandra Seixeiro of Monroe. MONROE — Students at Big Apple Day School, Spotswood Englishtown Road, received a special reward for their efforts to aid…

  • South River teen’s project protects drivers, hydrants

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Michael Fontaine places a flag on a fire hydrant at the intersection of George Street and Thomas Street as Arthur Londensky, fire prevention officer, and others look on. SOUTH RIVER— Placing safety flags on the 467 fire hydrants in the borough may seem like a time-consuming and daunting task. Not…

  • Dey Farm to host vintage baseball, Civil War Living History event

    MONROE — Two unique events are being planned for the historic Dey Farm this fall. First up is the return of vintage baseball to the Federal Road farm. As with last year’s inaugural event, the Flemington Neshanock will face off against the Philadelphia Athletics in a doubleheader beginning at noon Oct. 1. The game will…

  • ‘Chinese Seamstress’ to be topic at library

    The Milltown Library Book Club will discuss “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress” by Dai Sijie at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the library, 20 W. Church St. New members are always welcome. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. For more information, call the library at 732-247-2270.

  • Milltown to use Helmetta for animal control services

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials are moving forward with plans to use Helmetta for animal control services, despite concerns over whether the deal would save the borough money. The council voted to approve a resolution Aug. 15 to contract with Helmetta, despite concerns from Mayor Gloria Bradford that the shared services…

  • Sorenstam, Griffey Jr. sign on for Forsgate Golf Classic

    LPGA Hall of Famer and baseball great to play, entertain at charity event Left: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden watches her shot during a 2008 tournament. Above: Ken Griffey Jr. is No. 5 on Major League Baseball’s all-time home run list, with 630. MONROE — The Forsgate Country Club will again bring sports legends together at…

  • Children will eat free at Applebee’s Sept. 5

    Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 324 Ryders Lane, Milltown, will join with 38 other participating Applebee’s in northern and central New Jersey to pay tribute to working parents on Labor Day by “paying” for children’s meals. Families who dine at Applebee’s any time on Sept. 5 will receive up to two free Kids’ Meals with…

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