• Spaces available at Community Yard Sale

    The Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library is seeking vendors for its Community Yard Sale set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Fee for double parking spaces is $20. Additional parking spaces are available for $10 each. Sellers will be allowed to set up at 8 a.m.…

  • Auxiliary to sponsor All-Day Shop, Crop

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Spotswood Enterprise Hook and Ladder Company will hold anAll-Day Shop and Crop 9 a.m.-midnight March 26 at the Spotswood Firehouse, 495 Main St. The scrapbooking event will feature a continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks. Each guest will receive a goodie bag. Die-cut machines will include Cricut, Pazzles, Sissex and…

  • Board approves more retail uses at professional center in Monroe

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted Feb. 22 to allow additional retail space at the Applegarth Professional Center. The shopping center, located on 18.5 acres at the southwest corner of Applegarth and Cranbury-Half Acre roads, includes an existing pharmacy, unoccupied medical offices and a bank. The remainder of…

  • Two straight titles give Vo-Tech reason to cheer

    The East Brunswick Vocational and Technical High School cheerleading squad puts on a winning routine during the recent state competition. EAST BRUNSWICK — Their circle cheer says it all: “Believe it or not, we keep getting better! The power of orange now and forever!” Indeed, the East Brunswick Vocational and Technical High School’s cheerleaders have…

  • JFVS to offer teen social-skills group

    Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will sponsor a social skills group for teens ages 14-17, 7-8 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning March 16 at the JFVS office, Milltown. Facilitator will be Cheryl Solomon, a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call JFVS at…

  • Youngsters invited to free-throw tourney

    The South River Police Department’s annual Basketball Free-Throw Tournament for all school-age South River youngsters is set for 10 a.m. March 19 in the South River Middle School gymnasium, Montgomery Street. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each of six age categories and to the overall champion. Waivers, which may obtained…

  • High school to stage ‘Grease’ March 17-20

    The Spotswood High School Drama Club will present the musical “Grease” at 7 p.m. March 17, 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. March 20 at the high school, Summerhill Road. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens. To purchase tickets or for more information, email Chris Slavicek at [email protected] or call…

  • Grow a Beard to aid Colin Pascik Fund

    Grow a Beard for Colin, sponsored by the Monroe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 262 Colin Pascik Road to Recovery Fund, is set for March 17 at Alchemist and Barrister, 26 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best, worst, longest and shortest beard. Contest registration is…

  • Two Old Bridge schools still at risk after reprieve

    CODA GREG BEAN I f there’s any good news regarding education in this area, it’s that it looks like two elementary schools in Old Bridge might not be closed after all because of the budget crisis. The Old Bridge school district is a large one, but forme it’s been a case study in the draconian…

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