• Cleanup to address gardens, waterways

    The New Jersey Americorps Watershed Ambassador, the New Brunswick Environmental Commission and the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold an Environmental Cleanup at Westons Mill Pond in New Brunswick and around the northern portion of Rutgers Gardens from 2-5 p.m. March 30. Those who attend should wear stout boots and durable clothing. For directions, call…

  • Nonprofit accepting next volunteer class

    CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex is accepting applications for its next class beginning April 3. Training programs will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6- 9 p.m. through May 6 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. Interested adults age 21 and older can complete a volunteer application at www.casaofmiddlesexcounty.org.

  • BJ’s, township celebrate new rooftop solar array

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer North Brunswick Director of Community Development Michael Hritz, left to right, BJ’s Wholesale Club of North Brunswick General Manager Jose Rodriguez, East Coast Regional Vice President for Solar City Lee Keshishian and Head of East Region for Direct Energy John Schultz unveil one of the 1,600 solar panels that sit…

  • Learning life skills critical for those with autism

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer This text will be replaced Jeremy Myron The chance for people with autism to effectively make the transition to adulthood hinges not only on the limited scope of incoming state services, but the realworld experience they gather in high school. Jeremy Myron, a 21-year-old with autism who is slated to…

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    Even the punks are waiting for spring. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Enroll in Obamacare by March 31

    The March 31 deadline to enroll in Obamacare is almost upon us. In case you have not yet signed up, you will find that the Affordable Care Act is truly more affordable than many people think, and you need to get your application in as soon as possible. Go to www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to…

  • Pinkin encourages residents to assist Red Cross

    March is American Red Cross Month. In times of disaster and emergencies, the American Red Cross has been there. It provides immediate response and recovery to those who need it the most. We know that it did after storms like Irene and Sandy, but as recently as this month, it assisted residents in Edison when…

  • Walk MS approaches anniversary

    Twenty-five years of progressing toward a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS) is being celebrated on April 27 at the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National MS Society’s annual Walk MS. Each year, the society hosts the Walk MS movement in an attempt to raise awareness and funds to support those who have been…

  • Fire damages house, vehicles

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An early morning fire at a Ridge Road residence on March 22 destroyed the home as well as three cars that were on the property. Emergency officials were dispatched to the residence through a 911 call, according to police Lt. James Ryan. Arriving officers and firefighters found heavy fire and thick smoke…

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