• 4-H members spread holiday cheer to needy families

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Members of Middlesex County 4-H get ready for their Project Gift event on Dec. 5. EAST BRUNSWICK — Many people have fond childhood memories of waking up on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. To ensure that even the neediest families in the area have a chance to experience…

  • Mosque, community members share respect

    I was mayor of East Brunswick and a member of the Planning Board when our diverse community was honored to be chosen as the town in which to build the incredibly beautiful mosque along Dunhams Corner Road. All of East Brunswick should be proud that the new neighbors have added so much to our image…

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    FRANK GALIPO Leonard Feber, 4, of Tinton Falls, plays on the beach at Victory Park, Rumson, on Dec. 13.

  • End-of-year campaign targets drunk drivers

    Local law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end-of-year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Through Jan. 1, police officers will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. The national effort endeavors to…

  • St. Thomas to hold Christmas Carnival

    St. Thomas the Apostle School, 333 Route 18, Old Bridge, will sponsor its Christmas Carnival 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 19. The event will feature shopping and activities for children. For more information, email [email protected].

  • Tickets available for Pocketbook Bingo

    Sayreville Middle School PTO Pocketbook Bingo is planned for Jan. 30 at the school, 800 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for advance-ticket holders. Games will begin at 7:30 p.m. Discounted advance tickets cost $30 and include admission and 12 bingo games, three cards per game; additional full-set bingo…

  • Adult Craft Night scheduled at library

    The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, will present the next installment in its Adult Craft Night series 6-8 p.m. Jan. 14. Theresa Chuntz will lead participants in making a Piece of My Heart Mirror using puzzle pieces, glitter and wooden-heart mirrors. For more information or to register, email Alaina at [email protected]; call 732-727-0212, ext. 25;…

  • Company’s software can make City Hall more accessible

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city is considering implementing new software that may assist officials with their responsibilities and streamline residents’ ability to accomplish tasks that otherwise would require a trip to City Hall. GovPilot, from the Hoboken company of the same name, is a cloud-based data management tool that bills itself…

  • Choir, orchestra to perform at church

    Immaculate Conception Church, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will present its Christmas Concert 8 p.m. Dec. 18. The event will feature Christmas carols and music, led by the Immaculate Conception Choir accompanied by a 45-piece professional orchestra. Admission at the door is $15 for adults, $10 for children under age 12. For more information, call the…

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