• Church will observe Divine Mercy Sunday

    The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday with special devotions set to begin at 2 p.m. May 1. Scheduled events will include the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) and the recitation of the rosary. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed in…

  • Small-area, container gardening to be topics

    The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will present the third in its series of Option Green presentations, “Gardening in Small Places and Container Gardening,” beginning at 7 p.m. April 26 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest presenter will be Dr. Fred Primich, retired thoracic surgeon and Rutgers Cooperative…

  • Board of Education candidates 2011 Field of six seek seats on Milltown board

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Six people are vying for three seats available on the Board of Education next week. The candidates on the April 27 ballot include incumbents Vincent Marano and Patricia Payne, former board member Frank Amato and newcomers John Cunningham, JoAnne Demetrio and Felipe Zambrana Jr. Each is seeking a…

  • Talk to shed light on eluding student stress

    Robin Schafer, a certified life and career coach, will offer a free program 7:30 p.m. April 25 at the East Brunswick Public Library, JeanWalling Civic Center. Schafer will discuss how to maximize a student’s school and life performance through setting goals without stress. The talk is designed to help parents of middle school and high…

  • Vas to serve 6½ years on corruption charges

    Former state Assemblyman and Perth Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas and his longtime aide Melvin Ramos were sentenced April 15 to serve 78 and 37 months in prison, respectively. The two were convicted of corruptly misusing Vas’ position as mayor to steal affordable housing funds, following a threeweek trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton…

  • Vendors sought for church Flea Market

    Holy Trinity Church, 100 Main St., Helmetta, will hold a Flea Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21, rain or shine. Vendors are sought. Cost is $20 per table. Deadline for reservations is May 15. For more information and to reserve, call 732-605-7819.

  • Catholic Women to sponsor Bake Sale

    The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women will hold a Bake Sale after all MassesApril 30 andMay 1 across the street from Sacred Heart Church, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. The sale will feature homemade pies, cakes, breads and cookies. For more information, call Eileen at 732- 525-2696.

  • Space available at Giant Yard Sale

    Vendors are sought for the East Brunswick Youth Council Giant Yard Sale set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14 in the Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is May 15. Space-rental fee is $20; vendors must provide their own tables. To reserve a space, call 732-390-6797…

  • Raritan Bay FCU helps in fight against MS

    SAYREVILLE — Raritan Bay Federal Credit Union recently raised over $3,000 to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. A team from Raritan Bay FCU walked in this year’s annual MS Walk, held April 10 at Babbage Park in North Brunswick. The team’s goal was to raise $1,000 for this special event, but its members more…

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