• Robert J. Galayda

    Robert J. Galayda died March 14, 2015, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 76. Born in New Brunswick, he lived in Old Bridge for most of his life. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Marie, and his son, Robert Jr. He is survived by his son, Steven, and his wife,…

  • Pi day

    PHOTO COURTESY OF MONICA MENDOZA Sacred Heart School students, left to right, Ana Quisimalin, Madison Lopez and Kayla Pilapil celebrate after reciting as many digits of the mathematical constant Pi as they can remember as part of the South Amboy school’s activities for Pi Day on March 14, which is also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Madison…

  • Diner exhibit will open to the public April 12

    The “Icons of American Culture: History of New Jersey Diners” exhibit will open at 2:30 p.m. April 12 at the Cornelius Low House, 1225 River Road, Piscataway. The exhibit is free. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required by calling 732-745-3030.

  • Gardening seminar scheduled at library

    Expert gardener Marleny Franco will present a program titled “The Good Guys We Can’t See — Restoring Your Soil For a Healthy Garden” 12:30-1:30 p.m. April 4 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Franco will provide information on utilizing microbes to return soil to its chemical free status. Microbes, found in healthy soil and…

  • CASA offers training for new volunteers

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County has openings for volunteers to advocate for children in the county who have experienced abuse or neglect. The next volunteer training session begins March 31. CASA volunteers, who are appointed by a judge, provide an independent voice for a child and speak for the child’s best interests.…

  • Egg hunt, games, crafts on tap at church

    Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 114 Old Stage Road, East Brunswick, will sponsor its annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:30-noon April 4, rain or shine. All children age 2-sixth grade are welcome to participate. Youngsters are asked to bring their own basket for egg hunting. The event also will feature crafts, story time, music, games and refreshments.…

  • Brookdale sets job fair for law enforcement

    The third annual Law Enforcement Career Fair will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 3 at the Warner Student Life Center at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. This event is open to the public. Representatives from 30 federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies will be on hand to answer questions…

  • Homeowners can secure larger grants for façades

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city will increase the amount recipients are eligible to receive through its residential façade program. Every year, a local committee meets and decides how the annual Community Development Block Grant funds will be used. Camille Tooker, business administrator. shared the committee’s decision at the March 4 City…

  • Top tips on estate and financial planning

    BACK TO BUSINESS ‘People must be educated to make the best decisions to protect retirement assets,” said Bruce Yenk, CFP, MBA, a retirement and estate planning specialist, at his retirement planning workshop this past week. Yenk, a certified financial planner with American Prosperity Group and president of the Greater Central New Jersey Chapter of the…

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