• HILLSBOROUGH: Meeting reviews revaluation plans

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Questions about when inspectors would be visiting homes and what factors could determine value were most prevalent during a presentation Sept. 16 by Appraisal Systems CEO Ernie DelGuercio concerning the township’s upcoming required revaluation.    The Township Committee awarded an $800,200 contract to the firm in June to perform the townshipwide…

  • MANVILLE: Hurricane Floyd: 10 Years later

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Community strengthened by devastating flood waters    Vicky Greene stepped outside her home on Boesel Avenue with her two children and her dog on Sept. 16, 1999, only to find herself standing in rushing water up to her waist. As she looked up and down the road, she could see it…

  • Let’s get town’s assets moving

    Pete Weale of West Windsor Plans, plans, plans. “A plan is not leadership. Leadership is getting people to act on that plan.” — H. Fisk Johnson    West Windsor is, and has been, planned to a slow demise by its long-time political demagogues. No-bid professional service contracts rule a landscape in which little gets accomplished.    And…

  • MTHS yard sale scheduled for Oct. 3

    The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) PTO will sponsor an Old and New Treasures Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the parking lot at the high school, Perrineville Road. Rain date is Oct. 10. Spaces cost $10 in advance, $15 on the day of the event; fee will help support the PTO Scholarship…

  • Event to raise funds for Animal Rescue

    A Garage Sale to benefit Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, is set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at 308 Crestwood Drive, Milltown. Rain date is Oct. 17.

  • Holistic Moms panel to meet Oct. 6 in E.B.

    The Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County Chapter, will host a meeting 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Topic will be “The Story of Stuff.” A group discussion on parenting in a commercial culture and its relevance to the holiday season will follow. Admission is free of charge.…

  • Spotswood class of ’99 plans Nov. 10 reunion

    The Spotswood High School class of 1999 will host a 10-year reunion at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. For tickets or more information, log on to http://shsclassof1999.classquest.com. Tickets cost $20 if purchased by Oct. 1, $25 if purchased by Nov. 10.

  • ‘Trusting Internet’ coming to library

    A program titled “Trusting the Internet” is set for 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Participants will receive tips on recognizing fake emails, guarding oneself against identity theft online and recognizing whether a website and its information is trustworthy. To register, visit the library circulation desk. For more…

  • Auditions on tap for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

    The Main Street Theatre Company will conduct auditions for its upcoming musical production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26 and 7-9 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The musical is based on the classic James Stewart movie about a downhearted man who…

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