• Library celebrates 40th year anniversary of ‘Star Wars’ films

    Library celebrates 40th year anniversary of ‘Star Wars’ films

    The East Brunswick Library will hold a doubleheader of “Star Wars”-themed programs to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movies beginning at noon on May 13 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Dr., East Brunswick. Author Jason Fry, who has written more than 40 books chronicling the “Star Wars” saga, will present “The…

  • Milltown officials lower expected tax rate hike

    Milltown officials lower expected tax rate hike

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials have found themselves stuck in a bind as they review the 2017 budget numbers. Denise Biancamano, chief financial officer, said the proposed 2017 municipal budget that totals $9.35 million carries a proposed 2.9 cent tax rate increase. This translates to an increase of $46.32 on the…

  • Restaurants hold fundraising events for Relay for Life

    Restaurants hold fundraising events for Relay for Life

    Panera Bread will hold a fundraising night to support the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of East Brunswick from 4-8 p.m. on May 11 at its Brunswick Square Mall location, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick. Bring a hard copy or show an electronic version of the flier, and Panera will donate a portion of…

  • Church to hold movie night May 12 in Keyport

    Church to hold movie night May 12 in Keyport

    The First Baptist Church of Keyport will show the movie “GRACE unplugged” on May 12 at 7:45 p.m. The movie is about a musically-talented teen who is torn between her dreams, her family, and her faith.  The church is located at 45 Main Street in Keyport.  For more information, call 732-264-0735.  There is no charge.

  • Howell police to launch tip program

    Howell police to launch tip program

    HOWELL – The Howell Police Department will launch an anonymous tip program, the Howell Police Anonymous Community Tip Line, hosted by P3Tips.com The free tip program allows people to easily and quickly provide information and if desired, to engage in written dialogue with investigators at the Howell Police Department, all with complete anonymity, simply by…

  • Middletown letter carriers to collect food on May 13

    Middletown letter carriers to collect food on May 13

    Letter carriers from Middletown will make their stamp in an effort to help collect food for people in need. On May 13, the Middletown postal workers will participate in the Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Residents are asked to leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by their mailbox on the day…

  • Tailgates targeted in Jackson

    Tailgates targeted in Jackson

    JACKSON – Police are seeking the public’s assistance following a rash of thefts in Jackson of a specific item – tailgates from pickup trucks. Jackson police have released a list of incidents that occurred between April 27-29. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Detective Keith Hood at 732-928-1111. Police released the…

  • Police Week ceremony to be held May 18 in North Brunswick

    Police Week ceremony to be held May 18 in North Brunswick

    The North Brunswick Police Department will hold its annual Police Week Ceremony at 4 p.m. on May 18 at police headquarters, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Officers will be honored with Departmental Awards for their acts. All are invited to attend.

  • Seventh-graders ‘take over’ Howell government

    Seventh-graders ‘take over’ Howell government

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer HOWELL – For about 30 minutes on the evening of May 2, Howell’s municipal government was in the hands of the leaders of tomorrow. During a regular meeting of the Township Council, seventh-graders from Howell Middle School North and Howell Middle School South were in control of the township as…

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