• Sayreville aims to unite, heal, move forward

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The focus for much of the Sayreville community remains on healing and recovery as the school district continues an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving members of the high school football team. The Sayreville Coalition of Community Leadership, formed to counter the negative portrayal of the borough resulting…

  • South River home is 100th demolished since Sandy

    SOUTH RIVER — The Nov. 18 demolition of a borough home in the post-Sandy Blue Acres buyout program marked a milestone in the effort to move homeowners out of flood-prone areas. The latest home demolition occurred at 16 Water St. “The Christie administration remains committed to moving willing sellers out of flood-prone neighborhoods, an effort…

  • Free parking considered during holidays

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — A borough resident suggested that officials allow free parking during the holiday season. Bonnie Trygar said free parking would benefit both the borough and business owners during the Nov. 11 council meeting. Trygar’s husband, Ed, has been vocal about his parking concerns, particularly the number of nonfunctioning meters…

  • East Brunswick to host summer-job expo

    East Brunswick Recreation and Parks will conduct its 2015 Summer Job Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Applications and interviews will be available for summer positions at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center.; those who apply must be age 15 by March 1, 2015. Positions with…

  • Drive will benefit local food pantry

    Brill’s Karate, 508 Main St., Spotswood, will sponsor a food drive to aid the Spotswood C.U.P. (Churches United for People) Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off through Dec. 23 at a collection box in Brill’s lobby; in turn, the karate studio will provide a gift to those who contribute. The following items have been…

  • Defensive driving course offered Dec. 1-2

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will hold a two-day Defensive Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at the library, Two Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick. Eligible drivers can erase two points from their driver’s license and/or get a 5 percent discount for three years on a portion of their auto insurance by…

  • Legion grateful for community support

    We would like to thank all the local residents and businesses that have supported our fundraising endeavors. Success in our small quest to help our veterans and local causes is due to your attendance at our All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Nights and our All-You-Can-Eat Breakfasts. We have been able to support local causes such as the food…

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    JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF View of the Raritan River from the Driscoll Bridge, Middlesex County.

  • Report: Changes needed to help at-risk families

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Simple policy proposals such as a state child care tax credit or providing statefunded full-day preschool can go a long way to address the obstacles low-income families face daily, according to a new report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The report, “Creating Opportunity for Families: A Two-Generation…

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