• They could probably list it as a ‘handyman special’

    CODA GREG BEAN File this one under: Better Late Than Never. For years, I’ve thought that if I lost my home and needed a place to live for a very long time, I’d just break into the McGinnis School building on the intersection of Dunhams Corner Road and Hardenburg Lane in East Brunswick, and squat.…

  • Possibilities are limitless through NBTHS Film Club

    After-school radio program proves good fit for teen BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brian Werda, a student of the film club at North Brunswick Township High School, works the mic as he practices for a radio show. JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — Teacher Jeff Sadler’s motto is to live life without boundaries or limitations. One…

  • Event for dialysis patients and families

    Dialysis Clinic Inc., a nonprofit dialysis provider, is celebrating its 40th anniversary by hosting community service events throughout the country to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease. The DCI units of New Jersey are collaborating and will present the event “Celebrating Community Connections” 1-5 p.m. May 22 at Trayes Hall in the Douglass Campus Center,…

  • Reaching high

    Young volunteer Clark Debraski helps sort through books that were donated for the Friends of the North Brunswick Library’s used-book sale, which will be held this weekend at the Ace Hardware store on Route 130 and Renaissance Boulevard. Admission is $5 from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The sale will be free to the public…

  • ‘Just think happy thoughts …’

    Junior Stephanie Hocson portrays Tiger Lilly during a production of “Peter Pan,” a partnership between the North Brunswick Township High School Alchemist Theatre Company and Taubenslag Productions, on April 29. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Philomusica Choir to perform at OLPH

    Philomusica Choir, based in East Brunswick, will present “Shakespeare, Brahms, andAll That Jazz” 8 p.m. May 14 and 4 p.m. May 15 at Our Lady of Peace Church, 1740 Route 130 north, North Brunswick. The program features choral arrangements and solo instrumentalists, including renowned jazz pianist Eli Yamin, harpist Diane Michaels, bassist Patrick O’Leary and…

  • Rescue Ridge asks that you save the date

    Pet lovers can put the “fun” in fundraising during Rescue Ridge’s annual event at the shore to be held 2-7 p.m. May 21 at The Headliner in Neptune. The fifth annual BBQ, Baskets and Beach Ball Bash fundraiser will feature a grill and buffet, beer specials (cash bar), live music and entertainment, face painting and…

  • N.B. school is courting donors for new Learning Center

    John Adams Elementary creating courtyard for all students to enjoy BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A group of students ran over to plastic jugs sitting on a table, pennies in hand. To support their own grade, they put dozens of pennies into the jar; but to give themselves an edge, they then…

  • Senior citizens law conference on May 11

    The public is invited to a free Senior Citizens Law Day Conference from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 11 at the New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Square, off Ryders Lane, New Brunswick. Three experts will speak about a variety of issues affecting older Americans and how to plan successfully for the future. The…

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