• Workshop to address disaster planning

    The Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management and Preparedness, in conjunction with the Middlesex County Long Term Recovery Group, will hold a lecture, “Individual and Family Emergency Preparedness Training: A New Framework of Thinking,” 6:30-8 p.m. May 27 at the Sayreville Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. The workshop is geared toward individuals and…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Investors Bank will hold a grand opening 6-8 p.m. June 1 at its newest location, 1500 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack is expected to take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by May 26 by calling 732-940- 4240 or emailing [email protected].

  • Bargain shopper

    PHOTO COURTESY OF SANFORD JOSEPHSON Brad Orton, center, a resident of Kendall Park, bought shorts and a book at the Friends of Matheny’s Second Chance Shop in Peapack-Gladstone on April 24, putting the thrift shop over the $100,000 mark for its current season. Also pictured are volunteers Lynn Nickerson, left, and Arlene Rafalko.

  • Six North Brunswick roads targeted for improvement

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — Six roadways in town are scheduled for improvements this year. North Brunswick’s 2015 Road Program will launch next month, geared toward nearly $2.6 million in street and utility improvements to six municipal roadways, according to Director of Community Development Michael Hritz. The schedule, which is weather-dependent, includes a series of improvements from…

  • Registration open for beginners tai chi classes

    A new six-class session of tai chi for beginners will take place 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, May 27-July 1, at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. The cost for the six-week session is $60. Payment by check or money order is due at the time of registration at the library’s information desk;…

  • Volunteers needed for June 6 trailway cleanup

    The Kingston Greenways Association will celebrate Trails Day on June 6 by opening up a trail in the Cook Natural Area. This will be an alternate trail on a drier path to replace the trail that was formerly the site of the boardwalk. Volunteers should meet at 2 p.m. at the Cook parking lot at…

  • Animal rescue to begin new hours of operation

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will be open to the public 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Donations of food and supplies may be dropped off during hours of operation or any morning between 9 and 11 a.m. Volunteer applications for those age 16 and…

  • Workshop available for area job seekers

    The North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road, will hold an open house for résumé and cover letter critiques 2-4 p.m. May 23. Bring a copy of one’s resume or cover letter. No registration is needed. For more information, call 732-246- 3545.

  • ON CAMPUS

    Frank Capraro of North Brunswick received a Master of Engineering from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, during the 147th Spring 2015 Commencement ceremonies on May 18. Jeremy Kaye of North Brunswick received a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, during the 147th Spring 2015 Commencement ceremonies on May 18. Alyssa…

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