• Concert to raise funds for theater co., shelter

    “Music Mania,” starring the Chardonairs with Ms. B’s House of Detention and The Ruggs, will be held Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. The event is a joint fundraiser for Main Street Theatre Co. and the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center. Patrons are invited to bring their own beer and wine. Food will be available for purchase.…

  • ‘Baroque to Beatles’ coming to Monroe

    The Monroe Township Patrons of the Arts will present Baroque to Beatles, performed by virtuoso pianists Vladimir and Nadia Zaitsev at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. The prize-winning husband and wife team has performed for audiences around the world with their virtuosity,…

  • National pundits play ‘Gotcha’ with Christie

    CODA GREG BEAN When we got back from our annual Christmas trip to Puerto Rico last Friday, the first thing I did was turn on CNN to find out what had happened in our absence— and there was a panel of three “experts” talking about how New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had blown it by…

  • Writer says county GOP has wrong mindset

    I am not, nor have I ever been, one of those people who puts party affiliation before people and principle. I find that the missing cerebral function in all of this is not being a “party” member, but substituting it for being an American first. It is, however, important to examine why the Middlesex County…

  • Toll expenses unfair to county residents

    With the demise of the ARC tunnel, we have a unique opportunity to address the injustice that Middlesex County residents have long incurred with New Jersey’s toll roads. While virtually every other highway in New Jersey is nontolled, Middlesex County residents are trapped taking two of only three toll roads in the entire state. Middlesex…

  • Jamesburg library offers amnesty

    The Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., is offering amnesty for overdue fines on returned books, CDs and DVDs through Jan. 8. No charges will be levied on overdue items. Patrons are invited to start the year off debt free at the library.

  • Snow day

    Left: Evan Pron, 12, of Monroe, catches some air while sledding down the hill at Thompson Park, Jamesburg, on Dec. 30. Right: Ryan Koerner (l), 10, and Connor Mamone, 8, of East Windsor, fly down the hill. More photos at gmnews.com. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Volunteers sought for Homework Club

    The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, is seeking volunteers to help with a Homework Club planned for 3-5 p.m. weekdays. Retired teachers would be a good fit, but anyone who feels he or she can help children with homework is welcome. Formore information, call 732-521-3181.

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