• Social Security matters

    By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens                                Ask Rusty – Government Pension Offset (GPO) Dear Rusty:  Several years ago the husband of a friend of mine died before he collected any of his Social Security.  She applied for widow benefits from his Social Security, but she was told that because she had never…

  • Jamesburg expands preschool

    Jamesburg expands preschool

    JAMESBURG Utilizing grant funds from the New Jersey Department of Education, the borough’s Public School District has launched full-day preschool. “The district has a plethora of reasons to expand from a part-day to a full-day preschool program. Our goals include higher achievement for our students by offering a standards-based high quality full-day preschool program, including more stakeholders in the district, addressing…

  • Marlboro will share cost of intersection improvements

    Marlboro will share cost of intersection improvements

    MARLBORO – Municipal officials want improvements made to a busy intersection in Marlboro and they are willing to pay for a portion of the work that is proposed. At its meeting on Oct. 19, the Township Council will consider the adoption of an ordinance appropriating $23,750 from capital surplus for improvements at the intersection of…

  • Cohen endorsed for Manalapan committee

    Cohen endorsed for Manalapan committee

    Manalapan’s mayor, Susan Cohen, who has been a Manalapan resident for 31 years, has been dedicated to community service for more than 21 years. Mayor Cohen, who has been the township’s public information officer since 2012, has provided trendsetting community service. Susan served as mayor in 2012 and 2013 and has made a difference again…

  • East Brunswick pianist will perform for hurricane relief

    East Brunswick pianist will perform for hurricane relief

    The East Brunswick Arts Commission will hold a free “Music for a Cause” concert, where pianist Bryan Tong will perform at 3 p.m on Oct. 22 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bryan is a senior at East Brunswick High School. He is a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music…

  • Liquid Church will send love to foster children

    Liquid Church will send love to foster children

    As part of Love Week, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, volunteers from Liquid Church Middlesex County Campus, The Sheraton Edison, 125 Raritan Center, will meet to pack backpacks with school supplies, a teddy bear and write a note of encouragement for children living in foster care. For more information, to explore service options and…

  • Health and Wellness programs at the Old Bridge Library

    Health and Wellness programs at the Old Bridge Library

    The Old Bridge Public Library will offer health and wellness-related programs in October at the library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center. At 7 p.m. Oct. 19, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there will be a session titled, “Getting Ready for the…

  • Calling interested vendors for St. Luke’s flea market Nov. 4

    Calling interested vendors for St. Luke’s flea market Nov. 4

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold its fall flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 4 at the church, 17 Oak Avenue, Metuchen. The market will include housewares, collectibles, picture frames, toys, crafts supplies, handmade objects, dishes, and glassware. Vendors can rent a table for $30 or two tables for $40. For more…

  • New choices for older buyers

    New choices for older buyers

    As America ages, the housing industry is racing to provide desirable options By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features The sheer number of Boomers is upping demand for new senior-geared options, according to Beth Burnham Mace of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. So agents can help seniors with all the new choices,…

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