• South Amboy mayor deserves re-election

    Primary day, June 3, is almost here. Mayor Fred Henry is running for reelection in South Amboy. Mayor Henry has a great record to run on. Since he became mayor, he has had the huge task of correcting the problems of the last administration. Perhaps that is why South Amboy Democratic Party Chairman John T.…

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    MATT DENTON Vincent Perciballi, 8, waits patiently for a fish to bite during the children’s fishing derby that was part of the Monmouth County Park System’s Outdoor Adventure Expo held at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Township, on May 18.

  • Yard-sale proceeds to aid homeless pets

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 706R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will hold a fundraising yard sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 1 in the shelter parking lot. The event will feature a large assortment of merchandise at low prices. For more information, call Sharon at 732- 257-3145 or New Beginnings at 732-238-1348.

  • O.B. Senior Center sponsors trips to A.C.

    The Old Bridge Senior Center offers monthly trips to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The next trip is scheduled for June 12. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the center. Return will be at 6 p.m. Trips are open only to Old Bridge seniors. Cost is $30 per person, payable in advance. Seats…

  • 5K walk to honor East Brunswick cantor’s life

    Temple B’nai Shalom, East Brunswick, will celebrate the life of its late former cantor Kenneth Gould at the Cantor Gould Memorial 5K Walk scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon June 1 at Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick. All proceeds will benefit the music program at the temple. Gould passed away in August 2013. To register for the walk…

  • Early bird registration open for golf outing

    The Reformed Church Home nonprofit assisted-living and skilled-nursing facility in Old Bridge will hold its 23rd annual Golf Classic on Aug. 25 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Early bird registration is $215 and includes golf, lunch, awards and prizes. To reserve, call 732-607-9230 or download a registration form at www.reformedchurchhome.com.

  • Sayreville Police Department prepares for potential turnover

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Borough officials are bracing for the potential exodus of police officers who will soon be eligible to retire. Mayor Kennedy O’Brien said at the May 12 Borough Council meeting that he anticipates several of the Police Department’s officers to opt for retirement in the next two years. He…

  • Sky’s the limit for fire lookout

    By JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent Andy Prochnow reflects on his work in the lookout tower located in Thompson Park, Monroe, where employees of the state Forest Fire Service keep watch for wildfire. PHOTOS BY JOSEPH SAPIA On clear, low-humidity days at Jamesburg Tower, Andy Prochnow has a naked-eye view of the Freedom Tower and Empire State…

  • Lifeline law aims to protect underage drinkers, save lives

    Sometimes, in spite of the onslaught of preventive efforts from parents, school officials and authorities, teens drink alcohol anyway. With that in mind, state lawmakers in 2009 enacted the 911 Lifeline Legislation, which encourages young people to call for help in the event of an alcohol-related medical emergency. Similar legislation was passed in New Jersey…

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