• Population growth in county among fastest in the state

    Middlesex County is among the fastest-growing counties in New Jersey. The U.S. Census Bureau reported on March 26 that the fastest-growing county in New Jersey between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014, was Hudson County, whose population rose 0.8 percent over the period. Hudson County was followed by Bergen County and Middlesex County at…

  • The Italian Chicks Variety Show

    TOP PICK Presented by actor Danny Aiello, “The Italian Chicks” opens its East Coast tour on May 31 at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. It is a one-night-only comedy and song event that kicks off the group’s tour. “The Italian Chicks” is a two-hour comedy revue variety show with a focus on family,…

  • Seniors are invited to ‘prom’ on June 5

    The annual North Brunswick Senior Prom will be held 4:30-7 p.m. June 5 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place. There will be dinner, dancing and live entertainment. Admission is $5. For tickets, call 732-618-2222.

  • Open mic session slated for library

    The South Brunswick Public Library will hold an Open Mic Night at 6:30 p.m. May 29 at the library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Residents age 13 and older are encouraged to sing, play an instrument or share poetry. No registration is required.

  • Drama Club to present ‘Legally Blonde Junior’

    The Linwood Middle School Drama Club will present “Legally Blonde Junior” at 7 p.m. June 4 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road. Tickets are $5 for adults or $3 for students, and will be available at the door.

  • NAMI NJ to celebrate 30th anniversary

    NAMI NJ’s 30th anniversary party will be held 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 13 at the Crowne Plaza Monroe, 390 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. An annual meeting and awards luncheon will celebrate the grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Registration is required by May 31. There is no…

  • Program to focus on Lake Carnegie dam

    The Kingston Historical Society will hold a program entitled “Carnegie Lake and its Dam” at 7:30 p.m. June 2 at the Kingston firehouse, 6 Heathcote Road, Kingston. Located approximately 2 miles downstream of the confluence of the Stony Brook and Millstone River, the Carnegie Lake Dam helped create the body of water enjoyed by Princeton…

  • North Brunswick promotes two officers, hires another

    Fedor Salvador-Romero NORTH BRUNSWICK — In an effort to increase safety in town, the Police Department promoted two officers and hired one. James Benanti was promoted to lieutenant, Michael Sauvigne was promoted to sergeant, and Fedor Salvador-Romero was sworn into office during the May 18 council meeting. Salvador-Romero, a township resident, graduated from the Monmouth…

  • Here’s to next 60 years of special education

    The year 2015 marks the 60th anniversary of special education in New Jersey and the 40th anniversary that special education is guaranteed to children in the United States through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The person who spearheaded special education in New Jersey was the late Sen. Alfred Beadleston. As such, New Jersey…

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