• S.B. mulls construction of homes on small lots

    BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The South Brunswick Township Council discussed an ordinance last week that would establish floor-area-ratio standards for residential districts in the township, thus reducing the large-house, small-lot trend seen in recent years. “We should be concerned about having awfully large houses on small land,” Councilman Charlie Carley said. “We just don’t…

  • N.B. Food Bank in desperate need of donations

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The North Brunswick food bank is in desperate need of donations, so Buffalo Wild Wings and the United Way teamed up to help. With the food bank serving over 400 people each month, summers are especially difficult because school food drives are no longer in place. As a result, Bill…

  • Carnevale Italiano

    While riding the carousel, Tommy DeGaetano gives a high-five to his dad at the 27th annual Carnevale Italiano, held in North Brunswick July 14 to 18. See story, page 14. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Eco-Adventures’ program Aug. 23-27

    Middlesex County students entering fifth through eighth grades are invited to attend a summer day program at the county’s extension office, titled “Eco- Adventures at the EARTH Center.” The program will be held Aug. 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick. The program focuses…

  • Senior pet show and contest July 27

    The South Brunswick Senior Center will hold a pet show and contest on Tuesday, July 27, at 12:30 p.m. at the Office on Aging, South Brunswick Senior Center located in the municipal complex, Route 522. Youth volunteers, staff and seniors will show off their pets. Awards will go to the pet with the longest tail,…

  • Full Moon Hike slated for July 24

    The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is sponsoring a Full Moon Hike at Bull’s Island Recreation Area, 2185 Daniel Bray Highway, Route 29, in Hunterdon County at 8 p.m. July 24. Participants are asked to meet at the Bulls Island Visitor Center (located seven miles north of Lambertville, directly off Route 29 in Hunterdon…

  • EBHS class of ’75 plans 35th reunion

    East Brunswick High School (EBHS) class of 1975 will hold its 35-year reunion 6-11 p.m. Aug. 7 at Soriano’s, Bridgewater. Organized by a group of volunteers, the reunion will be a casual event featuring dinner, drinks and dancing. For more information, log on to www.ebhsclassof75.com/index.html.

  • MLPA bus trip to Foxwoods on Sept. 18

    The Middlesex Legal Professionals Association (MLPA) is accepting reservations for the Sept. 18, bus trip to Foxwoods Casino to benefit the East Brunswick-based Animal Rescue Force (ARF). Seats are limited. The cost per person is $32 and includes light refreshments on the bus, and each passenger will receive betting/ food vouchers from Foxwoods. All passengers…

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