• Sayreville reduces school tax increase

    Council orders $1M cut; tax hike drops from $88 to $30 on average home BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Sayreville Borough Council has obligated the Board of Education to reduce its tax levy by an additional $1 million. Board President Michael Macagnone said the reductions would be achieved without laying off teachers, losing programs…

  • Lily the Labrador retriever sits calmly

    Lily the Labrador retriever sits calmly as Thomas Schwegler, 4, a student at John Glenn School, Old Bridge, brushes her coat during a May 19 visit from Therapy Dogs International. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Patriotic concert to celebrate liberty

    The United Methodist Church at Milltown Concert Series will present “Liberty Extravaganza,” featuring The Liberty Choir and Brass Quintet, accompanied and directed by organist Shea Velloso, at 5 p.m. May 30 at the church, 47 North Main St. The program will feature patriotic music, works by American composers and a salute to the armed forces.…

  • Sounds of acoustic guitar to fill library

    Acoustic guitarist Peter Biedermann will offer a concert of finger-style acoustic original music 7:30-8:30 p.m. June 3 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Biedermann, whose influences include guitar pioneers such as Michael Hedges, Bert Jansch, Leo Kottke and Ralph Towner, will perform on 6- and 12-string guitars in unique tunings. The…

  • Curtian to rise on ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’

    The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays, June 4- 19, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Dale Wasserman’s adaptation of the classic Ken Kesey novel follows the power struggle…

  • Church to sponsor free concert, praise

    Tabernacle Baptist Church, 130 Main St., South River, will host a free outdoor Concert To Share the Good News 4-8 p.m. June 5 on the church grounds, corner of Main and Jackson streets. The event will feature music, praise and fellowship, inspirational speakers and food. For more information, call 732-254-0348.

  • Vendors needed for July Fourth in Monroe

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor the annual Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Display July 4 at Thompson Park. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with refreshments, food vendors, novelty vendors, craft vendors and music. Musical entertainment will be provided by Partners In Sound, “Experience the Difference,” by PISP Productions. Vendor-space fee…

  • Spaces available at church flea market

    Vendors are sought for the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville Flea Market set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5 at the church, 172 Main St. The event will take place rain or shine. Vendor tables cost $15 each. The public is invited to attend the fundraiser. Refreshments will be available. To reserve or for more…

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