• Monroe Green Fair returns Oct. 11

    MONROE — A paper-shredding truck, arts and crafts, healthy-living pointers, environmentally friendly story times and more are on tap for the fifth annual Monroe Green Fair. Scheduled to run 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, the event is again sponsored by the Monroe Township Environmental Commission and the Monroe Township Public Library. “The library is able…

  • Merchant questions use of meters in municipal lot

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Even though a resolution awarding a contract for the refurbishment of the municipal parking lot was pulled from the Borough Council’s Sept. 22 meeting, the topic was one that evoked questions. Business owner Ed Trygar said he was disappointed with borough officials’ previous decision to use parking meters…

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    TERRY BOUDREAU Harry “Cappy” Roberts of South Bound Brook and Sam Bernstein of West Orange took part in the Monroe Township Historic Commission’s old-fashioned baseball game at Dey Farm in Monroe on Sept. 27. The Flemington Neshanocks played the Philadelphia Athletics using the rules of the game circa 1864.

  • Imperial Music Center’s next concert is Oct. 5

    The Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will resume its Sunday concerts in February. The concert schedule is as follows: Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 14. A $5 donation is appreciated. A light lunch will be available for purchase from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call 732-238-0310 or visit www.theimperialmusiccenter.com.

  • Volunteers sought for Thanksgiving dinner

    The Monroe Township Office on Aging is preparing for the second annual Community Cares Thanksgiving meal noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 27 in the Irwin Nalitt Meeting Room at the Monroe Township Senior Center, Halsey Reed Road. The traditional meal will include turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, vegetables, bread and more — all served family-style.…

  • Police: Motor vehicle stop led to foot pursuit

    A 20-year-old New Brunswick man who allegedly led police on a foot chase through East Brunswick and Milltown has been charged with resisting arrest and obstruction. The incident occurred on Sept. 19 after a motor vehicle stop, according to East Brunswick police Lt. Kevin Zebro. Patrolman Alexander Danese reportedly observed a silver Audi traveling on…

  • Mum and Bake Sale set for Oct. 4 at library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will hold its Mum and Bake Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 4 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Tickets will be available for the Friends’ Mystery Dessert set for 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at Playhouse 22, East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. All tickets cost $25 and…

  • Freedman to offer presentation on energy

    Dr. Ken Freedman will present “Unlocking Your Body’s Energy for Power and Healing” 7-9 p.m. Oct. 2 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Freedman will discuss removing barriers and finding the power to self-heal and safeguard against stress. Admission to the program is free of charge. For more information, call 732-390-…

  • Registration open for Collura 5K, barbecue

    The fourth annual Matt Collura 5K Run/Walk and Barbecue will be held Oct. 12 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road, Monroe. Check-in is set for 8:30 a.m. The race will begin at 10:30 a.m. Collura, a 30-year-old resident of Monroe and a lifelong runner, suffered severe brain trauma in a snowboarding accident in March 2011. All…

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