• Defensive-driving course set at library

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. June 27 and 28 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver’s license and/or get a 5 percent discount on a…

  • Signups set for story time, reading club

    In-person registration will begin at 10 a.m. June 20 for the summer reading club, summer story times and several other upcoming programs at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. For more information, call the library at 732-251-1515.

  • Author to speak at historical-panel event

    The South River Historical and Preservation Society will hold its next meeting 7 p.m. June 22 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St. Guest presenter will be Ann Alvarez, author of “East Brunswick and Its Mayors, 1860-2010.” South River, originally known as the village of Washington, was a part of East Brunswick until it…

  • Milltown celebrates fire department’s centennial

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A pipe and drum corps marches along Main Street. MILLTOWN — Hundreds of people lined Main Street on June 4 to celebrate the borough fire department’s first century of service. The Milltown Fire Department was not alone in the march: some 40 fire depart- ments and emergency medical service groups…

  • Milltown looks to save on future electric costs

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — In a move designed to save money in the long run, the borough will begin purchasing blocks of electric power from a Pennsylvania-based regional transmission organization. “This moves how we purchase our power now from a fixed purchase to a more managed purchase,” said Denise Biancamano, the borough’s…

  • Participants welcome at Knights golf event

    Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner will hold its first Golf Outing July 25 at Pebble Creek Golf Club, 40 Route 537, Colts Neck. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $150 per golfer; $40 for lunch only. Complete-event price includes breakfast, snacks, refreshments, lunch and dessert. Each golfer will receive two tickets for entry…

  • Podiatrist to offer lecture on diabetes

    Dr. Varun “Ben” Gujral, D.P.M., will present a diabetes lecture at noon June 22 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive, Monroe. Topics of discussion will include the types of diabetes, how diabetes can lead to heart disease and the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. A light lunch will be served following the lecture.…

  • Hebrew-speakers club to meet June 19

    The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate-advanced Hebrew speakers will take place 11 a.m. June 19 at a private home in the Highland Park area. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Men and women are invited. Membership…

  • Jazz panel to screen classic Getz concert

    A DVD of Stan Getz performing at the Cafe Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark, will be screened at a gathering of the Central Jersey Jazz Association set for 7-9:30 p.m. June 22 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. Getz’s classic July 6, 1987, performance finds him returning…

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