• Birdwatchers to seek bald eagles and rare geese on Birding Day

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Environmental Commission will lead a day of birding around town on Dec. 20. Birding Day, which is held each winter and spring, is a perfect activity for someone who likes exploring, according to commission member Steve Albert. “This is treasure hunting,” Albert said. “Instead of your…

  • Breakfast With Santa scheduled at church

    Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold its Breakfast With Santa 9-11 a.m. Dec. 13. Tickets cost $5 for adults; $3 for children under age 12. For more information, call Winsome at 732- 432-9072.

  • State adds two Hindu holidays to list of excused school leaves

    Two Hindu days have been added to the list of religious holidays that allow for an excused school absence of students observing the holiday. Goverdhan Puja and Pongal are now included on the list, according to a Dec. 3 revision by the New Jersey State Board of Education. “Any student absent from school because of…

  • Tidings of comfort

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Organizations are doing their best to provide warmth and comfort this holiday season with gifts of coats and toys for needy youngsters, and even some treats for pets. Jersey Cares, Newark, has collected more than 400,000 coats for New Jersey residents in need through its annual drive over 18…

  • Letter carrier’s action aids injured woman on route

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Nayna Carney poses with her commendation for a picture with, left to right, Parlin Postmaster Eduardo Lopez, District Manager Steven Hernandez, Mayor Kennedy O’Brien and Post Office Operations Manager Michael Rizzolo. PHOTOS BY ADAM C. UZIALKO/STAFF Through a coordinated effort, Nayna Carney, a letter carrier at the Parlin post…

  • Sayreville United rallies community

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Sayreville’s Coalition of Community Leadership held its first event to rally a community seeking a way to move forward after being rocked by a scandal. The event featured performances by the Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) band, cheerleaders and color guard, along with the youth band and dance…

  • Volunteers share joy at holidays

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Operation Christmas Child volunteers Karlee Fry, 21, and Evan Farrar, 19, both of Jackson, place labels on packages at the Colts Neck Community Church. The packages are shipped to children in various parts of the world. FRANK GALIPO The holiday season can be a time of stress, expenses and…

  • Photo

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Maria Sabatino of Manalapan looks for the perfect evergreen to select for the holidays among the many specimens of firs and pines on display at Matawan World of Gardening in Old Bridge on Dec. 4. For the story, see page 22.

  • Bulletin Board

    – Reservations available for New Year’s party East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold a New Year’s Eve party Dec. 31 at the lodge, 21-B Oakmont Ave., corner of Hardenburg Lane. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for a cocktail hour. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m. There will be an open bar…

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