• Flags for pedestrian crossings suggested in South Brunswick

    By KATHY CHANG John O’Sullivan is asking South Brunswick to consider a pedestrian safety program that Metuchen has implemented, where residents wave brightly colored flags while crossing the street. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Increased traffic in the township means crossing the street isn’t as safe as it once was. “Crossing some intersections in South Brunswick comes…

  • County fair has humble beginnings

    The Middlesex County Fair Association was founded in 1938 by the Milltown Grange as a successor to the Flower and Crop Show, which was held at the Grange in 1937. In its first year, the fair was considered a great success, with total receipts of $1,079 and a profit of $141. Admission was 10 cents,…

  • B’nai Tikvah to hold July 27 rummage sale

    Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick, will hold a rummage/garage sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 27.

  • Pageant open to girls of Germanic descent

    Young girls ages 7-12 who are of Germanic or part-Germanic ancestry are invited to apply to the Little Miss Schuetzen Park Beauty Pageant. The event will take place on Aug. 17 at Schuetzen Park, North Bergen. Contestants can vie for the annual queen, two princess and four junior princess titles by requesting an application at…

  • Barnes & Noble will celebrate pop culture

    Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, has scheduled various pop culture events through Aug. 10. The DC Comics Spectacular will offer fans the opportunity to celebrate Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, Hawkman, The Green Arrow, The Justice League, The Watchmen and the Teen Titans with fun activities, special…

  • Grant allots funds for generator

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township has received $250,000 from the state’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program’s Energy Allocation Initiative, which will be used to purchase and install an emergency power generator for the entire municipal building. Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Cafferty said the current generator can only provide emergency power to the public safety side of…

  • Women build hope one house at a time

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Volunteers work on the rebuilding of a Sea Bright home damaged by superstorm Sandy on July 17 for Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County’s Women Build project. Female volunteers hammered nails into pieces of wood, climbed ladders to build a roof and even reconstructed hope — all for a…

  • Finance rating improves in No. Brunswick

    North Brunswick’s rating for longterm debt has been upgraded to AA+. “The rating upgrade is testament to the township’s strong commitment to fiscal responsibility,” Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack said. “It is also a tribute to our professionals and reflects how our township is positioned for economic sustainability for years to come.” Standard & Poor (S&P)’s…

  • County fairs grounded in agricultural roots

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Patrons try to win a goldfish at the Italian-American Social Club of North Brunswick’s annual Carnevale Italiano on July 18. For more photos, see page 12. A summer staple in central New Jersey, county fairs can be counted on for more than just food and fun. They offer a snapshot…

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