• County’s summer concert series to kick off in July

    Middlesex County has announced its summer concert series, which will bring a diverse mix of musical genres to four county parks throughout July and August. “We’re proud to offer another year of the Music-in-the-Parks series to our residents,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Charles E. Tomaro, chairman of the county’s Infrastructure Management Committee, which oversees the…

  • Alpine Cemetery awards scholarship

    Johnson NORTH BRUNSWICK — Alpine Cemetery Association, in conjunction with the Realize Your Dream Foundation, recently awarded a scholarship to a local student. Maury L. Johnson II of North Brunswick has been awarded $1,000 to the college of his choice. A 2014 graduate of North Brunswick Township High School, he plans to major in computer…

  • Car show to feature antique vehicles

    The fourth annual Martin and Edith Stein Antique Car Show will be held noon to 3 p.m. June 29. Approximately 15 antique cars from the New Jersey Region Antique Automobile Club of America will be displayed in the Stein residence parking lot, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset. The event is free. Hot dogs with drinks and…

  • Anthony J. “Skeeter” Spitaleri III

    Anthony Spitaleri III Mr. Spitaleri, 60, of Edison, died June 18, 2014, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in New Brunswick, he was raised in South River before moving to Edison 34 years ago. Skeeter was the third-generation owner of Spitaleri Furniture in South River, where he worked with his family since he was 8…

  • Joseph J. Chyb

    Joseph J. Chyb Mr. Chyb, 69, of North Brunswick, died June 22, 2014, at the McCarrick Care Center in Somerset. Mr. Chyb was born in Westerhof, Germany. Prior to his birth, his family was placed into a temporary Displaced Persons camp in Wolterdingen, Germany, due to forced migration from Poland during World War II. He…

  • Having a ball

    Left: Rebecca Lamoin of Connecticut celebrates while competing in the Special Olympics USA Games bowling competition at Brunswick Zone-Carolier in North Brunswick on June 18. Athletes from across the United States participated in various sports and events last week. Above: Participants high-five each other while competing. Above left: Members of the North Brunswick Police Department…

  • No trash collected July 4 in South Brunswick

    There will be no trash or recycling collection on July 4 in South Brunswick due to the observance of Independence Day. Instead, all materials will be collected the following day, July 5.

  • Christmas in July craft fair set for next month

    Good Shepherd Parish at Most Holy Rosary Church, Msgr. Gambino Hall, 625 Florida Grove Road, Hopelawn, will host a Christmas in July craft fair from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 20. For more information, visit goodshepherdpanj.org or call 732-826-4859.

  • New Beginnings provides haven for homeless pets

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A group of volunteers has founded New Beginnings Animal Rescue on Cranbury Road 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…

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