• Book sale, clothing drive on tap at Jamesburg Library

    Book sale, clothing drive on tap at Jamesburg Library

    The sixth annual Jamesburg Public Library Winter Book Sale will run through Feb. 29 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The sale features gently used books including New York Times bestselling fiction, children’s picture books, military-history books, cookbooks, craft books, DVDs and audiobooks. Shoppers may fill a bag with books for $5 or purchase individual…

  • Sports Shorts

    The East Brunswick High School boys bowling team captured the Greater Middlesex Conference team tournament title Feb. 8 with a 2-0 victory over Sayreville War Memorial High School. The top-seeded Bears won the first match by outpointing the Bombers, 1,083-1,069, and followed with a 1,175-1,043 victory in the second match. The East Brunswick girls team…

  • Tickets on sale for Feb. 13 murder mystery

    Tickets on sale for Feb. 13 murder mystery

    The Milltown Republican Organization will sponsor its Murder-Mystery Dinner 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Milltown American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Drive. All proceeds will go to the Karen Collins and Sean Leary memorial scholarships and community programs. Participants will attend the Billionaires Club Masquerade Ball and step into a room full of mystery and…

  • E.B. Schools schedules kindergarten signups

    E.B. Schools schedules kindergarten signups

    East Brunswick Public Schools will hold full-day kindergarten registration March 8-11 for the 2016-17 school year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 31 are eligible for admission to kindergarten in September. Residents should register at their home school. Individuals who are unsure of their home school may call the transportation…

  • New groundhog in Milltown predicts more winter weather

    New groundhog in Milltown predicts more winter weather

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Despite temperatures peaking at around 60 degrees last week, Milltown Mel shut down an early spring, predicting six more weeks of winter. “Citizens of Milltown … [it] seems pretty warm on this winter day,” Jack Bicsko, one of the Milltown Wranglers, bellowed on behalf of Mel, noting that residents should…

  • Edison Dems spar over new chairman

    Edison Dems spar over new chairman

      By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The fallout from Keith Hahn’s appointment in June as Edison Democratic Committee chairman continues. The Edison Democratic Organization (EDO) counsel Bhavini Shah has taken legal action following her termination by Hahn. Hahn has had challenges with others in the EDO since he was voted into his position. For…

  • Edison Arts Society sponsors shows

    Edison Arts Society sponsors shows

    A collection of the works of artist Maryann Martin is currently on display in an exhibit sponsored by the Edison Arts Society. The second exhibit in this year’s EAS calendar of events is available for viewing at the EAS Art Gallery, located on the third floor of the Edison Municipal Building on Municipal Boulevard in…

  • Tax preparation offered in Edison

    Tax preparation offered in Edison

    Free tax preparation is again being offered in conjunction with AARP at two sites in Edison.  The service is available at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Avenue, 732-548-3045, on Tuesdays and at the Edison Senior Center, 2963 Woodbridge Avenue, 732-248-7345.  Call for an appointment or register in person.  Bring last year’s return, a photo…

  • Edison residents air gripes about snow removal

    Edison residents air gripes about snow removal

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The Jan. 23 snowstorm brought to light some concerns residents have about how snow is handled in the township. They brought their concerns to the Jan. 27 Township Council meeting. Resident Bruce Diamond said he felt the town did a good job cleaning up the snow, but wanted to…

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