• ‘Aprons’ to open E.B. Museum series

    The East Brunswick Museum Corporation will present a series of upcoming programs in conjunction with its 2011 exhibit, “Through the Looking Glass: Vintage Clothing, Accessories and Household Heirlooms,” at the museum, 16 Maple St., East Brunswick, in the historic Village of Old Bridge. The first program, “History of theApron,” is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. June…

  • Provident holds event celebrating reopening of South River branch

    SOUTH RIVER — Provident Bank will celebrate the grand reopening of its newly renovated branch on Jackson Street, starting at 9 a.m. June 18. The public is invited to join in the celebration. Aribbon cutting will take place at 9 a.m. and the reopening festivities will continue through 2 p.m. “We’re excited about the opportunity…

  • Boy Scout initiates E.B.’s first fishing line recycling program

    Samuel Berzok stands with a recycling receptacle at the Hardenburg Lane bridge. EAST BRUNSWICK — A local Eagle Scout candidate has recently installed monofilament fishing line recycling receptacles throughout the township. Sam Berzok, a Life Scout with Troop 223, noted the importance of the receptacles, considering that monofilament fishing line is particularly hazardous to the…

  • Community invited to school Bingo Night

    Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, SouthAmboy, will sponsor an Eagles Bingo Community Night 7 p.m. June 24 in the school cafeteria. Proceeds from the event will be used to renovate the school gym. For more information, call Monica at 732-721-0748, ext. 244, or email [email protected].

  • Community invited to June 18 Health Fair

    The Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Fitness andWellness Center, Route 9 and Ernston Road, Old Bridge, will host a grand-opening celebration and Community Health Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18. The day will feature health screenings, fitness, food, contests and prizes. Scheduled highlights will include fitness demonstrations; cholesterol and glucose screenings; facial screenings; blood-pressure checks; body-mass…

  • E. Bruns. may partner with Helmetta on animal control

    BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials will explore an agreement with Helmetta for shared animal control and impound services. The decision to pursue the agreement came after a discussion at the Township Council meeting on Monday. For many years, East Brunswick police officer David Blumig has handled the township’s animal control…

  • Cantorial Concert coming to Monroe

    Congregation Beit Shalom of Monroe Township, formerly the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, will present a Cantorial Concert starring the Perlman Brothers at 2 p.m. June 26 in the Richard P. Marasco Theatre at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Although tickets will be sold at the door at prices starting at $25 per person, reserved…

  • Spotswood carnival runs through June 18

    The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Spotswood is hosting its annual carnival June 14-18 on the church grounds, 23 Manalapan Road. Carnival times are 6-11 p.m. June 14- 16; 5-11 p.m. June 17; and 4-11 p.m. June 18. Admission is free. In addition to carnival rides and games of chance, the event includes a…

  • Spotswood H.S. classes of ’78-’82 to celebrate

    Graduates of Spotswood High School classes of 1978-82 are invited to a multiyear reunion planned for 4-10 p.m. July 30 at the outdoor picnic pavilion at Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253, DeVoe Avenue. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Cost is $40 per person; price includes beer, wine, soda and a buffet dinner. For…

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