• Wants mayor to provide property-tax relief

    Mayor David Stahl has done it again for the third year in a row. He has hit longsuffering East Brunswick taxpayers with a big tax increase once again. It’s now the third time in his fouryear term he has hit us. East Brunswick property taxes doubled in a decade from 2001- 2010. They were already…

  • Bike Run to support veterans programs

    Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will sponsor its fourth annual Karl Cuff Memorial Bike Run on Aug. 21 beginning with registration 9-11 a.m. at the Elks lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave., and ending at Millstone Elks Lodge No. 2613, 22 Burnt Tavern Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone. Food, music, beer and prizes will be provided…

  • New alliance launched to promote business in E.B.

    First major event will have stores, restaurants showcasing products in tents along Rt. 18 BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — For too long, according to businessman Marv Goodman, the township has been viewed as unfriendly for business. But now, with a team of active East Brunswick businesspersons and the support of local government,…

  • Dining event to benefit school

    Joyce Kilmer School will sponsor a Dining-to-Donate fundraiser 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Colonial Diner, 560 Route 18 North, East Brunswick. Participants should mention they are there for the Kilmer fundraiser. The diner will then donate a portion of supporters’ bills to the school. Proceeds will go to fund athletics and…

  • Message in a bottle leads to unlikely friendship

    Middlesex County couple’s note turns up in France after 3,000-mile, 9-month journey BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Amalia Claffey and Phil Baumann show a letter they received from the French couple that found their message in a bottle while vacationing on the island of Groix. HELMETTA — Phil Baumann and Amalia Claffey were somewhere in…

  • Vendors sought for Giant Yard Sale

    The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of East Brunswick and the St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Giant Yard Sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 10 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will be held rain or shine. Vendor spaces are available at…

  • Palma and Friends to perform in concert

    Playhouse 22 will present “An Evening With Patsy Palma and Friends” 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Vocalist Palma, along with some of his musical friends and family members, will perform classic standards and oldies during the sing-along evening. Tickets cost $15, general admission, and may be…

  • India independence party set for seniors

    India Independence Day will be celebrated 12:30-1:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, Jean Walling Civic Center. All seniors who are residents of East Brunswick are invited to attend. Volunteers who know Ras and Garba dances are sought to perform at the event. Interested individuals should email their name and contact information…

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