• Cleanup

    Top: Samantha Mulvihill (c) and friends from South River High School help clean out a storm drain near Fourth Street on Nov. 13 as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project organized by senior Gabrielle Juba. Over two days, volunteers went around the borough clearing debris and leaves from drains to prevent future flooding.…

  • East Brunswick restructuring would result in layoffs

    Council may introduce proposal next week BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The proposed restructuring of two municipal departments is expected to yield a more efficient government, but it would likely come at the sacrifice of East Brunswick Township jobs. Layoffs are anticipated in connection with a proposal to separate the Parks and Public Works department…

  • So. River voters get say on $14M in upgrades

    State would fund 51 percent of improvements at SRHS BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SCOTT FRIEDMAN School officials have stressed for years that South River High School needs to be improved and modernized. Kevin Kidney, principal of South River High School, points out improvements needed in the locker rooms during a tour of the school…

  • Toys for Tots may be dropped off in O.B.

    Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge, has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to collect holiday gifts for needy children, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily through Dec. 10. The public is invited to drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys. Donations will be distributed as Christmas gifts to…

  • Toastmasters plan December meetings

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7-9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 16 at Grace Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. The “learn-by-doing” public-speaking club is designed to improve an individual’s speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Participants proceed at their own pace. New members are welcome to observe for their first…

  • Crafts for a Cause scheduled for Dec. 11

    A fundraising Crafts for a Cause event to aid Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) is set for 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 11 at 18 York St., Old Bridge. Gail Small will conduct the event. Hand-sewn merchandise will include quilts, clothes and other items for children, holiday décor, home accessories, wall hangings and…

  • Boot Camp to trade workouts for toys

    Total Core Fitness Boot Camp, 600 Hartle St., Unit D, Sayreville, invites the community to join in the annual Boot Camp for Toys 8:30 a.m. Dec. 4. Participants will receive a free workout in exchange for a toy donation to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The event will include a group…

  • Holiday gift-card campaign under way

    Due to the generosity of individuals, community volunteer groups, local businesses, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie troops, the public schools, churches, religious organizations and various other civic organizations, the township of East Brunswick recently arranged for more than 145 families and senior citizens in the community to receive Thanksgiving food baskets. The township is accepting…

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