• Library schedules programs for adults

    The Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will offer a variety of upcoming programs for adults. “To Roth or Not To Roth? Which IRA Is for You?” is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Presenter will be Greg Wyzykowkski of Custom Financial Strategies, Parlin section of Sayreville. “It’s in the Stars:…

  • Sacred Heart HSA schedules Fish Dinner

    The HSA of Sacred Heart School, Cedar Street, South Amboy, will host its annual Lenten Fish Dinner 4-7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the school cafeteria (Walnut Street entrance). Food choices are: fish dinner, $8; fish sandwich, $6; tuna sandwich, $5; potato pierogi, $5; french fries, $2; slice of pizza, $2. All meals include salad, soft…

  • Three charged in robbery of woman on driveway in Monroe

    MONROE — Police have arrested three men in connection with the Jan. 11 armed robbery of a 19-year-old township woman. Agifa Constable, 29, of Perth Amboy, Joseph Bodall, 19, of Jamesburg, and Charles Sharp, 22, of Monroe, were charged in the robbery. Agifa was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon…

  • Middlesex, Monmouth to share juvenile center

    Move expected to save tax dollars in both counties Officials in Middlesex and Monmouth counties have announced an agreement to share youth detention services in hopes of saving taxpayers in each county more than $20 million over the next 10 years. The Monmouth County juvenile facility in Freehold Township will be closed, and all juveniles…

  • Rafano discusses priorities as new freeholder director

    Economic development council among initiatives in works BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Longtime Middlesex County freeholder and South River resident Christopher Rafano will serve his first term as director of the board this year. Christopher Rafano Upon being sworn in to the role earlier this month, Rafano, who has been a freeholder since 1998 and…

  • Jerusalem Post correspondent to speak at EBJC

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Yaakov Katz, military correspondent and defense analyst for The Jerusalem Post, will lead a discussion at the East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), Ryders Lane, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The event, “A Dangerous Neighborhood: Israel’s Challenges for 2010,” is presented by CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America), in…

  • Pair charged with scamming customers at car dealership

    Two Colts Neck men who operated used car centers in East Brunswick were arrested last week on charges of stealing $229,000 from a real estate investor and about $500,000 from 32 individuals and companies who gave them vehicles to sell on consignment. Brett Golkin, 47, and Peter Schladebeck, 46, allegedly sold 32 vehicles, valued at…

  • Disabled skaters visit 54 rinks in 54 hours

    Group seeks more ice time for people with disabilities BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A group of disabled hockey players tackled an ambitious schedule recently, visiting all 54 ice skating arenas in New Jersey to urge each facility to amp up their disabled hockey programs. EveryBODY Skates New Jersey, an organization designed…

  • Gym sponsors contest modeled after reality weight-loss show

    Inspired by the life-changing results seen on the hit reality show “The Biggest Loser,” a local health center and gym is sponsoring a similar competition so local residents can get in on the act. Old Bridge Snap Fitness on Route 516 and Jamesburg Snap Fitness on Buckelew Avenue are inviting motivated locals to join in…

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