• For the Record

    In Howell High School’s season opening football victory over Piscataway, the Rebels’ Phil Adamo had two touchdown receptions, both from quarterback Jimmy Ryan. Adamo caught five passes for 100 yards. Howell’s Ryan Handy, not his brother Rob Handy, had one touchdown reception, also from Jimmy Ryan. Some information regarding the Rebels’ football statistics was incorrect…

  • Homeowners win battle, but the war is not over

    Coda • GREG BEAN So, the Long Branch homeowners in the MTOTSA neighborhood have finally won a major battle, after years of litigation, protest and uncertainty. They’ll be able to keep their homes in the beachfront neighborhood, and they’ll no longer have to worry that they’ll lose their residences to eminent domain. But when all…

  • Business Briefs

    A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts, 7 Route 9 south, Manalapan, invites crafters of all ages to join in the festivities on Oct. 3 in celebration of the company’s 24th anniversary. Events will begin at 11 a.m. with birthday cake, followed by a Pumpkin Decorating Make and Take from 1-3 p.m. Attendees may purchase a pumpkin…

  • Space available for vendors at Fall Fest

    Vendors are sought for the fourth annual Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School Fall Festival set for 5-10 p.m. Oct. 2, noon-11 p.m. Oct. 3, and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 4, outdoors on the school grounds, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. The event will be held rain or shine. Spaces are available for Oct. 2 and Oct.…

  • Holy Family Church parish picnic Sept. 27

    Holy Family Church will host its parish picnic at 2 p.m. Sept. 27 in the parish center and the parking lot on Pershing Avenue, Carteret. All are welcome. The cost is $14 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $5 for children 12 years old and under. For tickets or more information, call Debbit at 732-541-5736.

  • Cash 4 Gold event at Holy Family Church

    The Holy Family Church will sponsor a Cash 4 Gold party Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the parish center, 213 Pershing Ave., Carteret. All are welcome to bring unwanted gold jewelry to be turned into cash. All types of gold are accepted. Coffee and cake will be served. For more information, call Audrey at…

  • Bible study program for seniors offered

    The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Family Life will sponsor an eight-week Bible study program for seniors (over age 55). The program will begin Sept. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, at a fee of $5 per session. Winifred Klimek, a parishioner at…

  • Disabilities workshop Sept. 26 in Piscataway

    The Diocese of Metuchen will host a disabilities workshop titled “Welcome to My World” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. The workshop will include an attitude assessment, simulations experiences of a variety of disabilities, and information to dispel myths and misconceptions. Specific…

  • Historic-village fair scheduled for Sept. 26

    The 35th Annual Village Street Fair, sponsored by the Historic Village of Old Bridge Community Group, will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26 at Old Bridge Turnpike and Kossman Street, East Brunswick. The event will feature a car show, arts and crafts, collectibles, historic-village tours, a DJ, food and more. Vendors for the event…

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