• Santa Night slated at holiday-light display

    A Santa Night is planned for Dec. 19 at the Kloos family Christmas-light display, open for viewing 5-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, at 13 Sterling Court, East Brunswick. Youngsters are invited to meet Santa, receive a holiday gift and drink hot chocolate. The event is free of charge; however, visitors are asked…

  • ‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to E.B. stage

    Playhouse 22 will continue its 13th annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 8 p.m. Dec. 18, 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19, and 3 p.m. Dec. 20 at the new theater in the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Dunhams Corner Road and Helmetta Avenue. The production, which is adapted and directed by…

  • Holiday-decorating contest under way

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department is holding its annual Holiday Decorating Contest for township residents. The competition is open to those Monroe homes that brighten neighborhoods with their holiday decorations and festive spirit. Judging will take place Dec. 19-Jan. 4. Awards for winners in residential divisions will be presented at the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting…

  • Bit of Israel on tap at E.B. Jewish Center

    The Israeli version of a flea market will be recreated on the grounds of the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, at the Shuk in the Shul 2009 event set for 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 20. The event, presented and sponsored by the children of the center’s Hebrew school, will offer a little bit…

  • Etz Chaim to sponsor New Year’s Eve Luau

    Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will host a New Year’s Eve Luau beginning at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the synagogue, 11 Cornell Ave. The event will feature dancing to the sounds of Sky High Entertainment. A hot kosher-dinner buffet will be served. Guests should bring their own liquor; soda and mixers will…

  • Elks invite youngsters to celebrate Christmas

    Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its Children’s Christmas Party 2-5 p.m. Dec. 20 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature food, games and a visit from Santa. All area children are invited to attend. For more information, call Kathy Martin at 732-521-3922.

  • Borough continues scrap metal recycling program

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — With the help of a few volunteers, the borough is continuing a decades-old metal recycling program that was the subject of a dispute this year. Borough Council President Curtis Stollen said the town is collecting scrap metal from residents in order to have it sold and recycled. The…

  • Monroe begins work on new master plan

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — Township officials are embarking on a path to a new master plan. Last week, the Planning Board adopted a reexamination report of the master plan that yield several conclusions. The report indicates that a mix of residential and nonresidential uses should be permitted in appropriate locations along Route…

  • Bundled up joy

    Above: Riley Ramos, 6, of Jamesburg, lends a hand to the tree-decorating during the borough’s holiday lighting event at Veterans Park Dec. 9. Right: Jamesburg residents Donna Shelton (front) and Aracely Garcia help decorate the Christmas tree. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

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