• Women sought for Autism Speaks Soccer

    The Fields Sports Complex, 8 Cornwall Court, East Brunswick, is accepting team registration for a fundraising Women’s Autism Speaks Soccer Tournament set for 7 p.m.-midnight May 20. Women age 18 and above are invited to participate. Cost is $250 per team, $10 for referee fees. Register at www.FieldsSports.com or call Tommy at 732-651-7500.

  • Columbiettes to hold flea market, craft fair

    The Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will sponsor its annual Flea Market/ Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21, rain or shine, in the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. For more information, call Rose at 732- 251-4864 or Bianca at 732-251-5969.

  • Yard Sale to support Sayreville pet shelter

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC), 1400 Main St., will hold its Spring Giant Yard Sale May 22. Proceeds from the event will benefit pets housed at the shelter. For more information, call Carmen at 732-238-2556 or log on to www.sayreville. petfinder.com.

  • Crafters, vendors sought for 4-H show

    The Middlesex County 4-H Summer Fling Craft/Vendor Show is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5 at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is June 12. A bake sale will be held in conjunction with the fair. Food will be available. Proceeds from the event will benefit Middlesex County 4-H…

  • YMCA to sponsor Senior Health Day

    The South Amboy Branch YMCA will host a Senior Health Day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 24 at the Y facility, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd. Seniors throughout the community are invited to participate. A Zumba Gold class is set for 10 a.m. An “Ask the Doctor” question-and-answer session with Dr. Harleen Kaur of Raritan Bay…

  • O.B. creates incentive for employees to retire

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A divided Township Council adopted an ordinance Monday that is aimed at urging township employees to retire sooner. The ordinance, approved in a 5-4 vote along party lines, would allow township employees to collect health benefits upon their retirement after working just 15 years in Old Bridge.…

  • What part of ‘no’ can’t they seem to understand?

    CODA GREG BEAN I just finished watching a 30-minute paid political advertisement titled “Run, Chris, Run!” that outlined all the reasons New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie should leave the state where he was recently elected to serve as our top elected official, run for president against Barack Obama and move to Washington, D.C. The ad…

  • Middlesex County Air Pollution Program monitors air quality

    Every day we are exposed to contaminants from traffic exhaust, pesticides, and chemical fumes from industrial and manufacturing facilities. If left unchecked, these pollutants could accumulate in the air to levels that could affect our well-being and lead to future health problems like cancer, asthma and other lung diseases. To ensure that our air quality…

  • O.B. teacher rates high praise for work

    Words cannot say enough about Alan J. Meeker, the teacher/director/producer/ musician at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Old Bridge, who for 39 years has produced and directed plays to the delight of his students and their parents. As one who has had four daughters and a number of grandchildren participate in his programs in every capacity,…

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