• South Amboy schools balance needs, funding mandates

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH AMBOY — The city school district is balancing the task of budgeting major facility initiatives through the general fund while remaining within the state-mandated 2 percent tax levy cap. This balance allowed the district to complete a major project like the replacement of a school roof when it received…

  • St. Ambrose School to mark anniversary

    St. Ambrose School, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on May 3. Alumni should call 732-679-4700 or visit www.stambroseschool.net to sign up.

  • Donations sought at Sayreville school

    The annual Sayreville Middle School Community Service Club Clothing Drive will be held 8:30-10 a.m. April 25 in the school parking lot, 800 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will take place rain or shine. Items sought include used clothing, shoes, handbags, linens and stuffed animals. All donations must be placed in tied…

  • OLV Knights to hold charity golf outing

    Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will hold its annual Jack Caffrey Memorial Golf Outing May 11. Breakfast and registration are set for 9 a.m. Shotgun start will follow at 10 a.m. Cost is $125 per golfer and includes lunch and beer at the turn, soda and water stations, a golf…

  • Hartwell-Dzioba

    Melissa S. Hartwell and Nicholas W. Dzioba Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hartwell of Toms River announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa S. Hartwell, to Nicholas W. Dzioba, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Dzioba of Parlin. Melissa is a graduate of William Paterson University with a degree in teaching K- 5 and teaching students…

  • Church club to host trip to Atlantic City

    The Men’s Club of Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church will sponsor an April 30 bus trip to Caesar’s Resort and Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the church parking lot, Whitehead Avenue, South River. The cost is $30, with a $20 return in slot play from the casino.…

  • Vendors welcome at band flea market

    The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge band parent organization will hold a flea market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2 in the parking lot at Old Bridge High School, Ellen Mc- Dermott Grade 9 Center (EM-GNC), 4209 Route 516. The rain date is May 9. Vendors are sought. Cost is $15 for one space or $25…

  • Tickets on sale for Elks Comedy Night

    The South Amboy Elks Motorcycle Club will present its Comedy Night May 1 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. A buffet dinner is set for 7 p.m. The show will begin at 8 p.m. The event will feature performers Fred Rubino, Tim Hayes and Joseph Anthony. The cost is $30 and includes the buffet and…

  • Cops & Rodders car show goes full speed ahead

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer There is only one time of year when the sight of hundreds of vehicles along Route 1 is welcomed by the community at large. That time will come this weekend, when the North Brunswick PBA Local 160 will hold the 20th annual Cops & Rodders Car Show. The parking lot…

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