• Youngsters invited to bully-prevention class

    Brill’s Karate, 508 Main St., Main Street Marketplace, Spotswood, will present its Bully-Prevention Workshop for Children 5- 6 p.m. Sept 25. The free event will focus on physical, mental and cyber bullying. Participants will learn simple strategies to help diffuse and resolve bullying problems. Focus will be on the use of direct verbal commands, learning…

  • Youth council plans Sept. 26 Yard Sale

    The East Brunswick Youth Council Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, Sept. 26 in the Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature bargains, treasures and collector’s items. Household items, games, linens, stuffed animals, pet supplies, sports equipment, furniture, luggage and…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Julian, 6, and Alexandria Miehl, 5, of East Brunswick, make their way down the inflatable slide at the Monroe Township Country Fair in Thompson Park Sunday.

  • Day in the park

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Andrew, 7, and Elyse Rizzo, 5, check out a hotrod in the car show area of the 21st annual Monroe Township Country Fair in Thompson Park Sunday.

  • E.B.’s lawsuit against Toll Bros. back on track

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township narrowly averted seeing its lawsuit against Toll Brothers dismissed without a trial. The township and Toll Brothers each have lawsuits against each other centered on the failed Golden Triangle redevelopment deal. In July a state Superior Court judge ruled against the township’s motion to have…

  • Skaters from shut-down rinks to reunite Sunday

    ‘Eight Wheels, No Brakes’ rolls out in South Amboy BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — For Rob Cusmano, roller-skating isn’t just a hobby. It’s what’s helped him stay active both before and after a serious car accident over a decade ago. “I’ve been skating for 36 years,” the Hopelawn resident said. “I stopped for…

  • Rainy day reading

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Phillip and Dorine Riggio check out the library’s magazines.

  • South River considers green energy options

    Has ‘strong economic incentive’ to explore power generation BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Borough officials are looking at ways to go green, in more ways than one. Research by the town’s Alternative Energy and Conservation Committee shows that South River can use its unique resources and pursue others to become more environmentally…

  • Fundraisers

    Sept. 18 • National Wrestling Superstars Show, to benefit Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop No. 97, Sayreville, 7:45 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Hall outdoor showgrounds (weather permitting), 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. All-star professional wrestling with tag-team match featuring Samu and King Nagu vs. The Cold-Hearted Playa Danny…

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