• Sweeney fought to protect funding for those with disabilities

    Sweeney fought to protect funding for those with disabilities

    The state budget battle took many twists and turns this year, but we would be remiss not to acknowledge the final funding bill and the members of the Legislature who fought tirelessly on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Specifically, I would like to acknowledge the hard work of Senate President Steve Sweeney…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Cassandra Kalev of Sayreville graduated from Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island, with a bachelor’s degree in graph design communications.      

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Ritu Patel of North Brunswick earned a Certificate of Advanced Study and a Master of Business Administration from The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York, as a member of the Class of 2017. Sarah E. Rebrassier of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick has been named to the president’s list at Clemson University,…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Anna DiMonda of Spotswood earned a Certificate of Advanced Study from The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York, as a member of the Class of 2017. Emily S. Jones of Monroe has been named to the dean’s list at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, for the Spring 2017 semester. To be named to the…

  • The Aubrey Foundation donates funds to Make-A-Wish

    The Aubrey Foundation donates funds to Make-A-Wish

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Trustees of The Aubrey Foundation recently presented a check for $1,500 to Make-A-Wish New Jersey in Monroe to support the organization’s mission to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Aubrey Foundation contribution is one of several distributions from proceeds of the second annual Purple for Pappas 5K race,…

  • This town hall really is for sale

    This town hall really is for sale

    Press releases from many organizations which years ago arrived in the newsroom by mail once a day now find their way into my email inbox every couple of minutes. As I view the name of an unfamiliar sender (i.e., Prince Akeem) and/or the questionable contents of the subject line (i.e., “My grandson is in jail.…

  • Aberdeen’s Veterans Park opening postponed

    Aberdeen’s Veterans Park opening postponed

    ABERDEEN- The opening of Veterans Park in Cliffwood Beach, which was scheduled for July 13, has been postponed due to a fire that occurred last month. No new opening date has yet to be announced, according to a press release from Aberdeen Township. According to the press release, the annual car show and “Doo Wop”…

  • Cub Scout Pack 223 completes community service projects in East Brunswick

    Cub Scout Pack 223 completes community service projects in East Brunswick

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHANNON PULLARO Cub Scout Pack 223 of East Brunswick weeded and planted new seedlings in the Rhododendron Garden at Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick on June 24. On June 10, Pack 223 visited senior residents of The Chelsea of East Brunswick, sharing snacks and playing board games together.

  • Adult siblings who recently met will speak at Brandeis July meeting

    Adult siblings who recently met will speak at Brandeis July meeting

    Brandeis National Committee Middlesex Chapter will meet at 1 p.m. on July 17 at the East Brunswick Library, Ryders Lane. Carol Speck, who as an adult recently found five siblings, will speak during the meeting. Her sister, Bibi Lipton, will join her to tell the story of how they got to meet each other. Their…

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