• John J. Burke

    Mr. Burke, 87, of Old Bridge, formerly of Howell, died May 6, 2011, at home. He was predeceased by his wife, Grace Burke; a son, John J. Burke Jr.; a grandson, James R. Bargloski; and a sister, Eileen M. Burke Hurst. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Bargloski of the Forked River section of Lacey; a…

  • Florence V. Mulcahy Regan

    Mrs. Regan, 90, of Old Bridge, died April 22, 2011, in McCarrick Care Center, Somerset section of Franklin. Prior to her retirement, she was a salesperson for Robert Hall, Old Bridge, where she worked for 10 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Edmund. Surviving are a son, Edmund Regan, and his wife, Barbara, of…

  • WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Get a ‘Taste of Bradley Beach’ Saturday with food, crafts, music BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Bradley Beach boardwalk The charm of a seaside town is proudly shown in Bradley Beach. With a stretch of beach neighboring Ocean Grove and Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach has a long history dating back to the 17th century. According to…

  • ‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Casey Rochelle The sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Close to $3,400 was raised and will be presented to…

  • St. Bart’s students to stage musical

    The St. Bartholomew School Curtain Time Drama Club will present “Honk,” a musical comedy based on “The Ugly Duckling” 7 p.m. May 19 and 20 in the school auditorium, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. To reserve or for more information, call 732-390-9691.

  • Walk to benefit Rutgers’ Eric LeGrand

    AWalk To Believe: One Step at a Time for Eric LeGrand is scheduled for June 4 at 10 a.m. rain or shine at Rutgers University Stadium, Busch Campus, Piscataway. Proceeds of the 5K walk will benefit the Eric LeGrand Believe Trust Fund, a fund established to offer support and cover expenses for Rutgers University football…

  • Cut-a-thon to fight pancreatic cancer

    The Hair Shop, 3188 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold its annual Cuts for A Cure cut-a-thon 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5 to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. The event will be held in memory of Jack and Candida Lavery, parents of Maryann Lavery Minnella, owner of The Hair Shop.…

  • E.B. family celebrates 7 decades on the farm

    Jim Giamarese continues tradition on land his family bought in 1941 BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Jim Giamarese is celebrating 70 years of his family’s farming operation on Fresh Ponds Road in East Brunswick. The family held a Master Gardeners Day event on Saturday and expect to hold several more fun farm happenings this year. LAUREN CASSELBERRY…

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    Middlesex Master Gardener Chris Piech checks on the lettuce crop at Giamarese Farm in East Brunswick on May 14. The gardeners were on hand to answer questions about growing flowers and vegetables and building a rain barrel. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

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