• LAWRENCE: Benefits, salaries face review from council members

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     If Lawrence Township municipal employees picked up 10 percent of the tab for their health insurance premiums and elected officials cut their salaries by 10 percent, Township Council could shave a penny off the proposed 5-cent municipal tax rate increase.     Councilman Bob Bostock floated the proposal, following Mayor…

  • Columbiettes, knights to offer Lenten meals

    Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus will host Lenten Fish- Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, and on six consecutive Fridays, Feb. 26-April 2, at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The menu will include fried or broiled fish dinners, sandwiches, salad…

  • Vendors sought for craft show, bake sale

    The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Spring Craft Show and Bake Sale is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 6 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handcrafted items, baked goods, tricky trays and a 50/50. Refreshments will be available. Admission and parking are free of charge. Vendors…

  • Church seeks vendors, crafters for show

    Vendors and crafters are invited to reserve a space at the Trinity Presbyterian Church Spring Craft Show set for 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. March 20 at the church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Spaces cost $30 each, with a $5 discount for those who bring their own table. Proceeds from the event will help offset…

  • Magazine Sale under way at library

    The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will hold its annual Back-Issue Magazine Sale through Feb. 14. Consumer Reports, Motor Trend and more are available at bargain prices. Most magazines are from 2008 and cost $2 for a bundle of six-12. For more information, call 732-390- 6767 or log on to www.ebpl.org and…

  • Young Republicans in Mid. Cty. elect chairs

    The Middlesex County Young Republicans held an election meeting Jan. 26 at the Middlesex County GOP Headquarters in Woodbridge. The new board members are Chairwoman Synnove Bakke, Vice Chairwoman Tonia Kulberda, treasurer Rob Volino, secretary Alissa Bengivenga, state Committeeman Matthew Malat, state Committeewoman Candice Greaux and previous Chairman Will Mitchell. The new committee chairs are…

  • Spaghetti Dinner on menu at VFW post

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will host a Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and dessert. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 10. For more information and to purchase…

  • Spaghetti Dinner on menu at VFW post

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will host a Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and dessert. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 10. For more information and to purchase…

  • Pancake Breakfast set for Valentine’s Day

    St. Thomas Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at the council home, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, juice and coffee. Cost is $7 per adult, $5 for youngsters ages 5-12; children age 4 and under will be admitted…

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