• Eclectic Folk-Rocker to play at Woodbridge Library May 24

    Eclectic Folk-Rocker to play at Woodbridge Library May 24

    Eclectic folk-rocker Marc Black will play at 7 p.m. on  May 24 at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. The free event will take a journey through the 50’s and 60’s as Black will use a wide range of popular songs to reflect on American history and culture. For more information, visit http://www.woodbridgelibrary.org/.

  • Veterans to be honored during East Brunswick Memorial Day ceremony

    Veterans to be honored during East Brunswick Memorial Day ceremony

    East Brunswick’s annual Memorial Day observance will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, rain or shine, at Veterans Park, in the municipal complex, 1 Civic Center Dr. The program will include a veterans ceremony, flag raising, presentation of wreaths, dedication of tribute pavers and a mini patriotic concert. Veterans who would like…

  • Closed session meeting to discuss superintendent evaluation

    Closed session meeting to discuss superintendent evaluation

    The North Brunswick Board of Education will hold a special executive session meeting at 7 p.m. on June 5 at the board office at the former Maple Meade School, Georges Road, North Brunswick. The closed meeting will discuss the superintendent evaluation and board evaluation. Formal action may be taken.  

  • Parent Academy holds district symposium on homework

    Parent Academy holds district symposium on homework

    The South Brunswick Parent Academy will offer A District Symposium on Homework from 7-8 p.m. on May 30 at Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The symposium will provide a discussion of topics associated with homework, including the district’s current policy and guidelines, master scheduling and “open time”…

  • St. Bart’s to hold blood drive June 11

    St. Bart’s to hold blood drive June 11

    The St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 11 in the church cafeteria, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “St. Bart’s” or call 1-800-733-2767. Appointments will be honored before walk…

  • Business Brief

    QuickChek donated $2,140.75 to the North Brunswick Baseball & Softball Association on May 9 as part of the grand opening celebration of its new store in the township. The store donated a portion of the sales of every sub, sandwich and wrap sold in the store during its first 30 days, beginning Feb. 21.  

  • Monroe student with medical dreams to attend national congress

    Monroe student with medical dreams to attend national congress

    MONROE – Evangel Lawrence, a sophomore at Monroe Township High School, has been selected as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of the event is to honor, inspire, motivate…

  • Anshe Emeth to honor cantor with Crown of Torah

    Anshe Emeth to honor cantor with Crown of Torah

    Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple will host its annual Crown of Torah honoring the contributions of Cantor Anna Ott on May 21 at the temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Crown of Torah is the highest honor the temple bestows to those who have gone above and beyond in service to the temple community. Ott is…

  • South Brunswick assistant superintendent looks forward to retirement

    South Brunswick assistant superintendent looks forward to retirement

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – An esteemed administrator in the South Brunswick School District will be retiring after more than 25 years of service to the community. Joanne Kerekes announced her retirement as assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, after a career that spanned more than 40 years in public education, during a…

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