• ‘Marsh Seining’ planned at park

    A program titled “Marsh Seining” is set for 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at Cheesequake Park, Old Bridge. Participants should meet at the Boathouse Pavilion for a short hike to Hooks Creek, where they will learn about the aquatic life in the body of water. The event is open to all ages. For more information, call…

  • Vendors welcome at Giant Flea Market

    The St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its 24th annual Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 16 in the parking lot at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rain date is Aug. 23. Spaces cost $15 each and $25 for two. Table-rental fee is…

  • Brunswick Women to host handbag party

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection will sponsor a Miche Handbags Dinner Party 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Chateau, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Gabriele Majczuk will present a handbag fashion show in recognition of local teachers and educators. Inspirational speaker will be Marilou Johnson. All-inclusive price is $24. The public is invited to attend. To RSVP…

  • Main Street Theatre Company presents ‘Hairspray’ in Parlin

    Danielle DiPietro SAYREVILLE — Danielle DiPietro is playing the role of Tracy in the Main Street Theatre Company’s production of “Hairspray,” which runs through Saturday . A 2012 graduate of Howell High School, DiPietro is entering her junior year as a musical theater and communications major at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of her previous credits…

  • Tickets available for raffle

    Sayreville Engine Company No. 1, 250 MacArthur Ave., is holding a 100th Anniversary Sea-Doo Raffle through July 31. Tickets cost $25 each. First prize will be a Sea-Doo watercraft with trailer and accessories. Second prize is a $1,000 Visa gift card. Details: https://www.facebook.com/Say EngCO or email [email protected]. Winner will be responsible for tax, title and…

  • New Beginnings provides haven for homeless pets

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A group of volunteers has founded New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick to keep up the good work of helping cats and dogs in need of “forever homes.” Just one month into operation, New Beginnings, located at 706-R Cranbury Road, has facilitated the adoption of 17 cats and…

  • First aid squad plans Indoor Rummage Sale

    The Monroe Township First Aid Squad will hold its Indoor Rummage Sale 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. July 26 at the First Aid Building, 47 Monmouth Road, in Mill Lake Manor. Early-birds will not be admitted. Many private vendors will sell new and gently used items. All vendor tables have been reserved. There will be a…

  • Home demolitions begin in South River flood zone

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A flood-damaged house on Water Street in South River is demolished on July 15. The house was acquired by the state under the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Blue Acres program. ADAM UZIALKO/STAFF Demolition of the first group of flooddamaged South River homes acquired by the state is…

  • Raritan St. resident, officials say truck traffic is a problem

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — A Raritan Street resident is asking for the city’s help in dealing with trucks that he said are driving illegally on his street. Though Raritan Street in South Amboy is primarily residential, it becomes more industrial as it runs north toward Main Street, with several businesses located in…

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