• Volkert tapped as new O.B. police chief

    Official swearing-in set for Aug. 16 council meeting BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer After a little over a month of interviews and deliberation, Old Bridge Mayor Jim Phillips has appointed a new chief of police. Phillips selected William Volkert, who has most recently served as captain in charge of the Detective Bureau. “[Volkert] is the…

  • Brad Matchett’s “Agricadabra” show

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Shelby Turiello, 10, of Sayreville, gets a close-up look at Brad Matchett’s “Agricadabra” show on opening night of the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick Aug. 2. The fair runs through Aug. 8 at the county fairgrounds on Cranbury Road. More photos, page 18.

  • An ounce of prevention

    AROUND TOWN AMY ROSEN It is my hope that my columns, which are based on my personal experiences, either amuse and entertain my readers, or touch and inspire them to reflect on their own lives. In my last column I wrote about my minor frustrations that paled in comparison to circumstances that others have had…

  • Vendors needed for Sept. 25 Elks event

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 is seeking vendors to participate in an event set for Sept. 25. Unusual or unique merchandise, including spiritual and holistic jewelry, crystals, etc., is sought. For more information, email Karen at [email protected].

  • Walk-in days scheduled at McCarrick H.S.

    Cardinal McCarrick High School (formerly St. Mary’s High School) will hold walkin application days Aug. 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at the school, 310 Augusta St., South Amboy. The walk-in days are an opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor and receive an admission decision that day. During the visit, those interested…

  • Residents invited to free concerts in parks

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ free summer concert series will continue with performances in four county parks. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public. The upcoming schedule is as follows: • Aug. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. — The Great Rootin’ Tootin’ High Falutin’ Puttin’ on the Ritz Novelty Band, Warren…

  • Gong-A-Thon seeks talented acts

    For the first time since its inception, Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan will host a Gong-A-Thon, a fundraising event in support of the theater’s charitable and educational programming, 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 14. Talented individuals and groups from the Jersey Shore and even across the tristate area will compete for various prizes and the chance to…

  • ‘High School Musical’ to close Plays-in-Park

    Middlesex County’s summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will conclude its 48th season of musicals with a production of “Disney’s High School Musical” 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 14 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. There will be no performance Aug. 8. An audio-described performance is planned for Aug. 6 (rain date: Aug 7). A…

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