• Edison High PTSO to hold flea market April 30

    Edison High PTSO to hold flea market April 30

    Edison High School PTSO will sponsor an outdoor flea market in the student parking lots from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 30 at 50 Boulevard of the Eagles, Edison. The rain date is May 7. Come out and shop or buy a spot for only $20. For directions, or to buy a spot at the…

  • Hazlet to welcome new above-ground pool business

    Hazlet to welcome new above-ground pool business

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — At Home Recreation, LLC is holding a grand opening of its fourth store at 370 Route 36 in Hazlet. The company, owned and operated by the Ventrice family, who owned Branch Brook Co. from 1938 to 2005, returns to the township after more than 30 years. During…

  • Brush fires in Sayreville remind residents to be careful during dry spell

    Brush fires in Sayreville remind residents to be careful during dry spell

    By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SAYREVILLE — A three-alarm brush fire that ran along the Conrail train tracks last week was actually four separate fires, according to Borough Fire Chief George Gawron. “They were all related,” he said, “but just different locations.” How many acres the fires consumed is still being determined by the fire-prevention department,…

  • Drop off unwanted, expired medication April 30

    Drop off unwanted, expired medication April 30

    The Middletown Police Department will collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription medication from residents as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30 at its headquarters at 1 Kings Highway. Medication in the form of pills or patches can be brought to police headquarters. Liquids, needles or…

  • Organizing digital photos to be topic

    Organizing digital photos to be topic

    Tech-gadget guru Hank Loch will offer a program titled “How to Access and Organize Your Digital Photos” 6-8 p.m. May 10 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Participants will learn how to move pictures from digital cameras to computers and vice versa, how to manage photos on smartphones and tablets and how to create…

  • Paint Party fundraiser slated in Middletown

    Paint Party fundraiser slated in Middletown

    The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a Paint Party fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. May 13 at the Bayshore Catholic Center, 12 Route 36, Middletown. Proceeds will benefit Monmouth County organizations. The cost is $40 and includes a canvas, painting materials and instruction by Jersey Shore Painting. Light snacks will be provided. A cash…

  • Jersey Memorial Group honors veterans at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Jersey Memorial Group honors veterans at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Jersey Memorial Group recently had the honor of placing a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Arlington National Cemetery. The wreath was dedicated in honor of those who have served in New Jersey, according to a statement prepared by Jersey Memorial Group. “We were both humbled and grateful to have the opportunity…

  • Designer Handbag Bingo set for May 6

    Designer Handbag Bingo set for May 6

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will hold a Designer Handbag Bingo on May 6 at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The first game will be called at 7:30 p.m. The event will also feature tricky tray baskets, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $30 each…

  • Community invited to Loyalty Day event

    Community invited to Loyalty Day event

    East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host a Loyalty Day celebration at 1 p.m. May 1 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The community is invited to attend. The day is designed to demonstrate patriotism and allegiance by showing what it means to be an American, whether…

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