• Reader responds to letter on college debt

    Joe Sinagra’s recent letter [“Is College Worth the Debt Incurred,” Sentinel, April 31] to your paper brings up the more general questions of whether one should go to school for an education or a certificate, what either of those are worth, and whether longterm debts should be incurred to pay for schools. Mr. Sinagra presents…

  • Republican Women will gather June 14

    The next meeting of the Middlesex County Republican Women’s Club is planned for 7:30 p.m. June 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event will feature a showing of the film “The Cartel,” an exploration of the state of New Jersey’s public schools. There will be a discussion of upcoming…

  • Reading, math partners to aid youth

    Volunteers are sought for the Math and Reading Partners summer program at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Adult and high school volunteers from the community will be paired with elementary school youngsters in need of reading or math practice during the summer. Partners arrange their own schedules and typically meet once a week…

  • State Fair to open at Meadowlands June 24

    Special promotions on tap to mark fair’s 25th year For its 25th anniversary year, State Fair Meadowlands will be treating fairgoers to brand-new entertainment during the 17-day event, running June 24 through July 10 at the New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to the New Meadowlands Stadium, formerly Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford. State Fair Meadowlands is…

  • E.B. gets set for ‘fine’ day of arts and crafts

    BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Painters, potters and other talented artists from across the state and beyond will show off their work Saturday at the township’s ninth annual Fine Arts Festival. More than 60 artists specializing in media including watercolor, acrylic painting, photography and jewelry will participate in this year’s festival, according…

  • E.B. AARP will meet, install new officers

    The next general meeting of East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 is planned for 10 a.m. June 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker Roy DeBoer will offer a presentation titled “Wildflower Gardens and Butterfly Habitats.” New officers will be installed at the meeting. All members are asked to…

  • Fools for Christ sets dinner, auction

    The Fools for Christ of The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will present its annual Pa-Sketti Dinner and Wonderful Wacky Auction June 11 in the church hall, 175 GatzmerAve., corner of Church Street. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The auction will begin at 6:15 p.m. Members of the clown troupe will prepare and serve…

  • South River revved up for Cruise Nights

    SOUTH RIVER — Fans of classic cars will come from near and far to check out the wheels brought into town for the summer Cruise Nights. The popular event will return for its ninth year, running from5 to 9 p.m. on June 16 and July 21. A rain date of Aug. 18 has been set…

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