• Marchers demand action for Planet Earth

    Call to Action Adam C. Uzialko By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer I t was muggy as the sun tried to break through the overcast skies above New York City on Sunday, Sept. 21, the last full day of summer. I had every expectation of walking into a historic moment as I strolled through Columbus…

  • Brunch to support breast-cancer fight Oct. 5

    The Pink & Bloom Foundation will host the fourth annual Brunch Against Breast Cancer for the Brave Bloom N’ Butterfly Warriors noon-3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Gusto Grill, 1050 Route 18, East Brunswick. The event is designed to raise awareness and funds in support of breast-cancer research and local breast-cancer patients and their families. Brunch…

  • Police warn of scammers claiming to represent power companies

    Businesses and residents in Jamesburg have contacted police to report a scam involving the impersonation of collectors for utility companies. Scammers who call as representatives from PSE&G and JCP&L claim an outstanding bill is due and must be paid immediately. The person on the phone will, at times, have the victim’s account number and latest…

  • Candidates to appear at Sept. 30 fundraiser

    The Spotswood Republican Club will host its annual fundraiser at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589, Daniel Road, Spotswood. Scheduled to appear are Dr. Alieta Eck, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, 12th District; and Stephanie Bartfalvi and Richard Greene, Republican freeholder candidates. Speakers will include all candidates for Spotswood…

  • Seidman–Becker

    MILESTONES Daniel Becker & Michelle Ashley Seidman Barry and Janet Seidman of East Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Ashley Seidman, to Daniel Justin Becker, son of Sandy and Carla Becker of East Brunswick. The future bride is a graduate of East Brunswick High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in…

  • Ladies Auxiliary hosts trip to Atlantic City

    The East Brunswick VFW 133 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a bus trip to Resorts Atlantic City on Oct. 5. Participants should arrive at the VFW Post, 485 Cranbury Road, behind University Radiology, at 8:45 a.m. The cost is $22 per person, with $25 returned in slot play. To sign up, see Joan Hartman at the…

  • Spotswood Legion slates annual picnic

    The American Legion Post 253, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, will present its annual picnic noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 11. The entrance donation is $20 per person. The American Legion supports American Veterans and the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park.

  • Church seeks vendors for indoor yard sale

    Tables are available for the indoor Everything Under the Sun yard sale at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The sale will run 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25. Setup will take place 4-8 p.m. Oct. 24. A table with two chairs will be provided for $20, or two tables for $35. In…

  • After years of concern, Milltown approves new electric substation

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 led borough officials on a journey to move the electrical substation to higher ground. Larry Citro, chairman of the Milltown Electric Advisory Committee, said at a special meeting on Sept. 17 that he vowed as a councilman three years ago…

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