• Broadway concert comes to local temple

    The East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), 511 Ryders Lane, will present its “Broadway Concert Live” 8 p.m. Feb. 28. “Les Misérables” Broadway cast stars Barbra Russell and Ron Sharpe and ensemble members will perform hit songs from past and current Broadway shows. Cost for the show and dessert is $36 per person; a family-discount package…

  • Democrats claim ‘vendetta’ drives appointments

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Some local Democrats are citing political “vendetta” as the reason why a long-serving resident was not reappointed to a municipal board. “I guess I was taken aback by it,” said Adam Neary, former Democratic candidate for Township Council, in a Feb. 3 interview. “I had been on…

  • Redevelopment a focus for East Brunswick mayor

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Redevelopment will be a major focus for the year ahead, according to Mayor David Stahl. As part of his State of the Township address at the Feb. 2 Township Council meeting, Stahl cited the redevelopment process as one of the goals that have been “ramped up” for…

  • Hanging by a thread

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Clockwise from top: Youngsters enjoy the Paper Moon Puppet Theatre’s presentation of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” at the East Brunswick Library on Feb. 8. Branden Knowles, front, and Donna Jeanne Bagnote of the Paper Moon Puppet Theatre perform. Sarah Kumar of East Brunswick, right, kisses one of the puppets while…

  • Midterm, final exams scrapped in East Brunswick

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer East Brunswick Board of Education members voted to do away with midterm and final exams for students in ninth through 12th grades, citing “over-testing” as a reason for the change in policy. “Tomorrow I imagine there will be a cry of relief and joy that will go on throughout the…

  • How does your garden grow?

    Director Bruce Crawford and the staff of Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, have compiled a list of gardening tips for the early spring:  Reread your journal from the past year, and note some of the major problems that can be resolved this year.  Take stock of your tools. Sharpen, clean, oil, and repair saws…

  • Spring is in the air for home gardeners

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A multitude of orchids were on display at the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual show held Feb. 5-8 at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. Those preparing for the spring growing season may also visit the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, which runs Feb. 12-15 in Edison. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR If…

  • Animal rescue to hold open house on Feb. 14

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will hold a Valentine’s Day Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 14. For more information, call AnneMarie at 908-420-7012 or New Beginnings at 732-238-1348, or visit the rescue’s Facebook page.

  • Jazz concert on tap at church on Feb. 15

    The Pravin Thompson Jazz Quartet will perform at 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at United Methodist Church, 47 N. Main St., Milltown. The event, which will feature the music of Benny Golson, Billy Strayhorn and Pravin Thompson, is free of charge and open to the public. A reception will follow. For more information, log on to www.umcmilltown.org.

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