• East Brunswick award recipient’s lineage dates to Revolutionary War

    East Brunswick award recipient’s lineage dates to Revolutionary War

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Jersey Blue member Susan Luczu of East Brunswick has been awarded the Martha Washington Medal by the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Presentation of the award was made at a recent Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter meeting by Kathrine (Kitty) Bowers of…

  • Middlesex looks to go deep in Region XIX tourney

    Middlesex looks to go deep in Region XIX tourney

    By Warren Rappleyea Middlesex County College’s women’s basketball team has won 23 of its 26 games this winter and is poised to make a run in the upcoming National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX Tournament. One of the keys to the Lady Colts’ success is a roster that includes three players from St.…

  • East Brunswick puts indefinite hold on water tower

    East Brunswick puts indefinite hold on water tower

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — There will be no decision on a water tower on Henry Street, at least until next year, according to Council President Michael Hughes. “We have done some digging through our records and we have a little more legwork to do as a council and as a municipality…

  • Taste of the Town planned at firehouse

    Taste of the Town planned at firehouse

    The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Taste of the Town soup-tasting event 1-3 p.m. March 5 at the Jamesburg firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave. Members of the public are invited to sample soups supplied by local restaurants and vote for their favorite entry. Cost is $8 per person. Complimentary coffee and…

  • Participants sought for chili cook-off, tasting in South River on March 5

     The South River Municipal Alliance will hold its Chili Cook-Off and Tasting fundraiser noon-2 p.m. March 5 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Individuals are sought to enter for a chance to be crowned “The Maker of the Best Chili in South River” or to purchase a tasting…

  • Library to celebrate N.J. Makers Day

    Library to celebrate N.J. Makers Day

      The second annual New Jersey Makers Day MakerFest, a statewide celebration of the “do-it-yourselfer,” is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The program will showcase hands-on demonstrations and exhibitions for all ages. An open call has been issued for makers including those dealing with…

  • Monroe resident to supervise housing program for substance abuse rehabilitation center

    Monroe resident to supervise housing program for substance abuse rehabilitation center

    MONROE – A Monroe Township resident has been chosen to lead a nationally recognized non-profit substance abuse rehabilitation center that has locations across the state. Earl C. Lipphardt has been named chief residential officer of Integrity House, which has locations in Newark, Secaucus and Jersey City. He will be responsible for supervising 500 licensed beds across all…

  • Drums Alive series to aid Columbian Club

    Licensed instructor Denise Morgan will lead Drums Alive classes, featuring a high-energy dance rhythmical workout, 7-7:55 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 25-March 24, at the Columbian Club of Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Columbian Club. The program is open to adults (including…

  • Milltown officials think animal control service fee from Woodbridge is too high

    Milltown officials think animal control service fee from Woodbridge is too high

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials plan to renegotiate the annual fee for animal control and shelter services with Woodbridge Township. The Milltown Council approved a shared services agreement between Woodbridge and Milltown for animal control services for the control, care and housing of lost and abandoned domesticated animals at a meeting Feb. 8. The…

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