• REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Saturday night’s all right for Earth Hour

    By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Many people in Paris, France, the City of Light itself, reportedly are going to turn off all their electric lights for an hour as a way to their express desire for more effort against global warming.    For one hour beginning at 8:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 28, residents and merchants…

  • Rosenberg keeping eye on education

    Marc Rosenberg, Dubois Round    In this “silly season” of charges that several challenging candidates for school board have made in these pages, a disquieting pattern is emerging: a single focus viewpoint, fueled by political rather than educational goals, which misses the most important mission of the board.    We have been, and will continue to be…

  • PENNINGTON: Billmeier is Superior Court judge

    He has been assigned to criminal division in Mercer County By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Pennington resident Robert Billmeier has taken the oath of office as a NJ Superior Court Judge.    Judge Billmeier has been assigned to the criminal division of Mercer County, the seventh vicinage of the state. He recently resigned as Pennington’s municipal…

  • Producers seek cast members for musical

    Auditions for the upcoming the Main Street Theatre Company production of “The Music Man” are set for 7 p.m. March 30, 31 and April 1 at the group’s theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks will take place at 7 p.m. April 2. Producers are looking for adults, teenagers, children, dancers and male…

  • Library will mark 20th birthday April 1

    The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will celebrate its 20th anniversary 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. April 1. Patrons are invited to stop by during library hours for light refreshments. Two children’s activities are planned for the celebration. “Cupcake Decorating,” for youngsters of all ages, is set for 10:30 a.m. “Book Bingo,” open to children…

  • Sociable Singles to gather in Monroe

    Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m March 29 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 609-655- 5137.

  • Nominees sought for for rec/parks award

    The township of East Brunswick is accepting nominations for the 2009 Friends of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Award. Created to recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations and corporations who have assisted the township’s recreation, parks and community-service programs, the awards are presented annually as part of the July Is Recreation and Parks Month campaign.…

  • Fundraisers

    March 26 • 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…

  • Vendor, crafter slots available at event

    Vendors and crafters are sought for the South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18 at the post home, 31 Reid St. Rain date is April 19. Cost is $15 for an outdoor space, $20 for an indoor space; vendors must supply their own tables.…

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