• Judd Elementary School holds 5K and Fun Run

    Judd Elementary School holds 5K and Fun Run

    The Judd Elementary School 5K and Fun Run was held on April 29 at North Brunswick Community Park to benefit the fifth grade Class of 2018. Gloria Zastko, Realtors, provided its yellow reusable tote bags as giveaways to the attendees. Two agents of the firm, Kyla Mallette, Realtor-Associate, and Randi Tirado, Realtor-Associate, were both participants,…

  • Sayreville school board president named to lead national organization

    Sayreville school board president named to lead national organization

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer SAYREVILLE – A longtime member of the Sayreville Board of Education (BOE) will serve as president of a national education organization. Board member Kevin Ciak will serve as president of the National School Boards Association (NSBA) for 2017-18. The NSBA announced his position on March 27. Ciak has been a…

  • Church’s thrift store open in Belford

    Church’s thrift store open in Belford

    The  Belford United Methodist Church Thrift Store is open at 180 Church St, Belford.  Hours of operation are 9 am to 12 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. All donations are accepted except for large items.

  • North Brunswick hires patrolman for duty

    North Brunswick hires patrolman for duty

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Police Department has added another patrolman to its roster. Robert J. Mattei was administered the oath of office during the May 1 council meeting. Mattei, 30, is a lifelong resident of North Brunswick and graduate of North Brunswick Township High School. He has worked for the township for 13…

  • South River’s cultural commission sponsors art auction

    South River’s cultural commission sponsors art auction

    The Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission will hold an art auction on May 11 at Ria Mar, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The preview will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the auction at 7:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided. Tickets are available for purchase at the VFW, 31…

  • Proposal considers widening Route 1 during rush hours

    Proposal considers widening Route 1 during rush hours

    The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) and South Brunswick Township officials will hold a Public Information Center meeting to discuss a pilot program to expand the travel lanes of Route 1 from Raymond Road to Independence Way during rush hours. The meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. on May 15 at the South…

  • Upper Freehold Regional School District budget retains rosters of academies

    Upper Freehold Regional School District budget retains rosters of academies

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education has adopted a 2017-18 budget that will increase the average homeowner’s tax bill by $230 in Upper Freehold Township and by $52 in Allentown while allowing administrators to continue to offer academies that challenge students and may lead them to a…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Robert Pacitti of East Brunswick was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the national business honor society, while studying at Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia.  

  • Used clothing drive set for May 13

    Used clothing drive set for May 13

    The North Brunswick Township High School Parent Teacher Student Organization will hold a used clothing drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 13, rain or shine, on the patio outside the auditorium at the school, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. Clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens and stuffed animals will be collected.

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