• Alzheimer’s panel sets discussion

    The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will present a program titled “How to Better Communicate With Your Loved One With the Disease” 2-3 p.m. July 22 at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road. Admission is free of charge. To RSVP, call 973-586-4300.

  • Spotswood Public Library plans summer programs

    Spotswood Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge is underway. Scheduled are Local Hero Storytime every Monday at 6 p.m. for all ages; Kids Crochet at 1:30 p.m. July 21 for ages 7 and up; and Superhero Programs on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Register online at spotslibrary.org or call 732-251-1515. Family Game…

  • Country superstar is not ready to fold ‘em yet

    Kenny Rogers will hold concert in Ocean Grove on Saturday By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Country superstar Kenny Rogers will perform in Ocean Grove and Atlantic City this weekend, just after publicly announcing his first Christmas album in 17 years. PHOTO COURTESY OF WEBSTER PUBLIC RELATIONS Kenny Rogers is celebrating Christmas in July. The famed…

  • Court protects Monroe from builder’s lawsuit

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Monroe officials are confident they can meet a court-imposed deadline to demonstrate the township is providing a sufficient amount of affordable housing units. A recent state Superior Court decision granted Monroe five months to come into compliance with its state-mandated affordable housing obligations. On July 9, Judge Douglas Wolfson…

  • District to pilot new teacher evaluation model

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Teachers will evaluate their own performance by taping and viewing classroom lessons under a new evaluation model being piloted by the East Brunswick Public School District. “Our goal is to help teachers reflect on their own practice to become better teachers,” said Debra Gulick, director of staff development of evaluation…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Woodbridge vs Monroe The teams were playing a Middlesex College Girls High School Summer Basketball League game in Edison. Monroe won a close game, 44-38.

  • East Brunswick Rescue Squad to hold blood drive July 21

    The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, July 21, 2-8 p.m., at the squad building at 346 Cranbury Road. The blood donation drive is being held in honor and remembrance of Dennis Klein who recently passed away as a result of cancer. He was the husband of squad life member…

  • Coast Honda earns Honda’s most prestigious honor

    Pictured (l-r): Bill Johnston, Service and Parts director; Denis DiFeo, owner; Lawrence Iannaccone, owner; and Jim Richeal, general sales manager. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that Coast Honda is among the recipients of its Honda President’s Award for 2014. This annual award is presented to Honda dealerships for exceptional performance in all facets of…

  • Is your car ‘summerized?’

    Here’s how to get your ride ready to survive the red-hot months ahead By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features True, harsh winter weather can be brutal on a car, but summer does a vehicle no favors, either. With lower gas prices making a vacation road trip a more affordable proposition this year — about 60 percent…

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