• Rummage Sale on tap at temple

    The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor a two-day Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14 and 9 a.m.-noon June 15 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Adult and children’s clothing and footwear, household items, toys and books will be available for purchase. For more information, call 732-257- 7070.

  • Seniors invited to June 12 Celebrate Life

    The Diocese of Metuchen Family Life Office will sponsor the fourth annual Celebrate Life, a day for seniors over age 55, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. The day will include Mass at 11 a.m. with Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski. Monsignor Joseph Curry, pastor of…

  • Book Fair to benefit E.B. Ed. Foundation

    The East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF) will partner with Barnes & Noble to encourage students to read this summer and raise money for the EBEF. The second annual Summer Reading Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 13. Sponsored by EBEF in partnership with Barnes & Noble…

  • Empowerment series scheduled at library

    In response to the needs of the community during difficult economic times, the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will offer a series of workshops titled “Rejuvenate in June With Empowerment Coach Betsy Wiggins” for individuals who are entering or re-entering the job market and need some assistance in determining the direction to pursue.…

  • On the line

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Laura Perez and daughter Ava, 5, of Helmetta, try to catch the big one during the borough’s spring fishing derby at Helmetta Lake Saturday. Center: Anglers of all ages cast their lines under the week’s first sunny skies. Bottom: Markus sisters Marisa (l), 8, and Brianna, 11, reel in a…

  • Township looks to sell property near Route 18

    BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township is considering the sale of surplus property that could bring in about $250,000. Mayor David Stahl said the property is located off Route 18 south near Renee Road, between the Gap Mall and Loehmann’s Plaza. He said he is not sure how the town acquired…

  • Fundraisers

    June 11 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present event flier for donation to count. For fliers, call the school office at 732-828-1951,…

  • Helmetta teenager is ‘Mr. Spotswood’

    BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent Joey Krypel broke new ground this spring when he won the title of “Mr. Spotswood.” MICHAEL ACKER Joey Krypel, complete with crown and sash, on stage with teachers Colleen Meyers (l) and Suzanne Fredricks after winning the Mr. Spotswood competition. Though he attends Spotswood High School, Krypel does not live…

  • Milltown Democrats will run Pietanza and Ryan

    MILLTOWN — During the June 2 primary, local Democrats wrote in Joseph Pietanza and Richard Ryan for the two Borough Council seats available in November. Pietanza and Ryan, both newcomers, received 96 and 89 votes, respectively in the primary. Milltown Democratic Organization (MDO) Party Chairman Craig Corson said the organization fully supports their candidacies. The…

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