• Middlesex County drug summit June 5

    The seventh annual Middlesex County Drug Summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 5 at Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. The free conference is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration; Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office; National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) of Middlesex County Inc.;…

  • Club seeks donations of pajamas, books

    The Junior Woman’s Club of the Greater Brunswick Area seeks donations of new children’s books, pajamas, stuffed animals and small blankets to be used in creating Bedtime Bags that will be donated to Foster and Adoptive Family Services. Bedtime Bags encourage foster parents to read bedtime stories with their foster children, thus helping to bond…

  • Walkers sought to fight hunger

    The Battle Against Hunger will sponsor Kinny’s Walk 7:30 a.m.-noon June 6 at Mercer County Park Marina, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Proceeds from the walk will go to raise public awareness about hunger and assist those who provide services to individuals in need. The event will feature family-friendly activities, food, live music and prizes.…

  • 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 16 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.

  • Scouts reschedule Recruiting Night

    The Boy Scout Troop No. 61 Recruiting Night, originally set for May 18, has been rescheduled to 7:30-8:30 p.m. June 1 at Central Elementary School, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Boys in fifth grade and up are invited to attend with a parent. The meeting topic will be “Swimming and Water Safety.” Upcoming Scout trips…

  • Chelsea is drop-off site for food drive

    The Chelsea at East Brunswick, 680 Cranbury Road, is collecting nonperishable food items through July 5 for a statewide drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Donations may be dropped off in the Chelsea main lobby. The following items are sought: • canned fish/meat; • powdered milk and infant formulas; • boxed meals…

  • First aid squads oppose cut to training funds

    Volunteers could have to pay for own EMT training BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer First aid volunteers around New Jersey are upset about the state’s proposal to cut the training funds for emergency medical technicians. Gov. Jon S. Corzine’s proposed reallocation of $4 million to the general treasury would not bring relief to taxpayers, said…

  • Future of E.B. training facility still uncertain

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The police training facility on Harts Lane is in the midst of a transition. Mayor David Stahl told the Sentinel there are a number of things that could be done with the indoor firing range, which has for years been used by local and outside police training, since the township has decided…

  • Honoring the troops

    Above, retired U.S. Navy Officer Michael Goff of Spotswood salutes the flag during East Brunswick’s Memorial Day observance Sunday at Veterans Park. Right, Linda Pagan of East Brunswick honors her son Max Rodriguez, who is currently serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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