• N.B. school district finds the energy to reduce utility costs

    Through 8-month evaluation, over $329,000 saved so far BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township school district has felt the heat of rising energy costs but has cooled off its expenses by instituting an energy audit plan. From October 2008 to June 2009, the district has already saved $329,353, or about 16…

  • Green acres

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Mary Bursak, the troop leader for North Brunswick Troop 81039, cleans out brush from the North Brunswick Community Park Butterfly Park on a dreary afternoon Saturday.

  • Deadline to apply for HSAC grants Sept. 11

    The Middlesex County Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) announces the availability of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2010, support grants for county nonprofit human services agencies. The purpose of the grants is to provide assistance to the county’s most vulnerable populations, including the homeless and low income. Applications may be brought or mailed to Middlesex…

  • Supporters gear up for 2nd FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

    Although all parents worry about their children’s safety, parents of children with food allergies have an additional challenge. Educating the public and raising funds for research are two ways parents, friends and families of children with food allergies are helping to widen the safety net. Joining the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for…

  • S.B. Senior Center to hold Chocolate Day

    The South Brunswick Senior Center, Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, will celebrate Senior Center Month with the theme “Make a Connection!” during September, and invites all seniors age 55 and older to learn more about its programs and services. The center offers innovative activities and programming such as aerobics, Pilates, yoga, tai chi, meditation, wellness workshops,…

  • Freehold High School players need help to get rings

    Calling all Freehold Borough High School alumni. For the first time in school history we have state champions in football. And guess what? These talented young men have to fund-raise to pay for their own championship rings. I am appalled that the FRHSD could not find funds or make a partial contribution to award these…

  • Under the big top

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Left: Acrobatic performances on silk cloth entertain the crowd during the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars’ 125th anniversary show, hosted by the North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 at DeVry University in North Brunswick on Saturday. Above: Referee Little Jerry calls for a time out when Perillito (l) and…

  • Italian Vendor Day to aid Ronald McDonald

    The Italian American Club of Renaissance at Cranbury will sponsor a Vendor Day to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Foundation 1-5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing, 48 Vineyard Court, Monroe, off Cranbury Station Road. All family members are welcome to attend, shop and taste a “little bite of Italy.” The event also…

  • Don’t shop … adopt your next pet

    Iam seeing an increase in people breeding their “pets” for profit and calling themselves “breeders.” Anyone can breed unaltered animals. It doesn’t take rocket science. No reputable breeder would put a sign on their fence or front lawn with the words “Puppies for Sale.” Genuine breeders have a long waiting list for their dogs and…

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