• Library to kick off reading events July 1

    The Jamesburg Public Library Summer Reading Program will run July 1-Aug. 15 at the library, Gatzmer Avenue. Children will earn prizes for each book they read. After reading five books, they will earn a chance to take part in the Trenton Thunder Hit the Books Day, with a prize that includes one complimentary 200-level ticket,…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Arc of Middlesex County will receive a $4,000 grant from LongHorn Steakhouse in North Brunswick, Piscataway and Woodbridge, and from Olive Garden in Woodbridge as part of the Restaurant Community Grants Program from the Darden Restaurants Foundation. The Arc of Middlesex County is dedicated to promoting equal life opportunities for people who have intellectual…

  • Township loan will fund school improvements

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township will lend $5.8 million to the Board of Education to fund improvements and renovations at facilities within the East Brunswick Public Schools district. Under an agreement approved by the East Brunswick Township Council at the June 8 meeting, the funds will be repaid over the…

  • If you smell something, say something

    Yesterday was a gorgeous day in East Brunswick. The temperature was in the low 80s, it wasn’t humid, and the sun was shining. But the best reason it was so beautiful outside was because it didn’t smell. On this day, I didn’t detect any nasty odors from the Edgeboro landfill/dump area. As a fairly new…

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    MATT DENTON Tommy Tariccone rides a wave during a June 20 skimboard competition in Sea Bright.

  • Discounted ride tickets available for carnival

    The annual St. Ambrose Parish Carnival will be held 6-11 p.m. July 21-25 on the grounds of St. Ambrose Church, 83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event will feature nightly rides, food, live bands, DJ music, children’s characters, pony rides, face painting, a photo booth, radio station broadcasts and more. Reverse Order, as seen on…

  • Creating Hogger Logger has its ups and downs

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Hogger Logger, a family-friendly card game, was created by three college graduates. In the break room of a local summer camp nearly seven years ago, a card game created by two friends quickly became something that hooked anyone who tried it. Today, after three college graduations, two cross-country relocations and…

  • East Brunswick considers taking cricket to the wicket

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The East Brunswick Department of Recreation may add a cricket ground to its roster. EAST BRUNSWICK — In keeping with the changing demographics in the township, the Department of Recreation is considering adding cricket to its roster of sports. “We have seen a rising interest in the community in regard…

  • Scout’s project enhances YMCA camp

    Andrew Edmonson of Troop 223, East Brunswick, works on his Eagle Scout project with the help of fellow Scouts and leaders at the Raritan Valley YMCA. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA STRAVIC, RARITAN VALLEY YMCA EAST BRUNSWICK — Andrew Edmonson, a Boy Scout with Troop 223, East Brunswick, recently completed his Eagle Scout project with the…

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