• Italian American Club to hold spaghetti meal

    The Italian American Social Club of North Brunswick will hold a spaghetti dinner from noon to 4 p.m. March 23 at the Italian American Club, Cozzens Lane. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, coffee, tea and dessert. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children age 5 and under. To purchase tickets, call Tony at…

  • Omega Diner’s generosity fuels hungry firefighters

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer To show their appreciation to the Omega Diner, North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 created a plaque, below, thanking the owners for their generosity. Pictured are fire company President Paul Pappas, left to right, Omega Diner co-owners George Manolas and Andy Galeros, and Fire Chief Kevin Meehan. JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF…

  • Consider recycling alternatives for old electronics

    The season of gift-giving exploded with electronics. If you’re like many folks, you probably have modern toys such as flat-screen TVs, smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles beneath your tree. New electronic gadgets are fun, but they create a serious postholiday dilemma: What can be done with old and outdated devices? Most definitely, don’t toss them…

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    The sun sets behind a tree in Freehold Borough. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERiC SUCAR

  • Weathermen are going overboard

    Wind chill haters, unite! When I was a kid, temperatures were temperatures, and if you did not have enough sense to dress for the cold, your mother did: “Put your mackinaw, leggings and hat on before you go out — and close the door behind you!” Why all the hype in today’s weather forecasting? Why…

  • Towns want state to return millions in utility taxes

    By KEITH HEUMILLER and STELLA MORRISON Staff Writers Monmouth and Middlesex officials have joined a chorus of voices throughout New Jersey in calling on the state to turn more than $1 billion in energy receipts taxes over to the towns that deserve them. Middletown Township Committeeman Anthony Fiore said his governing body would consider a…

  • Students enchanted by the magic of science

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Above: South Brunswick High School senior Cynthia Lo conducts part of a forensics experiment during the New Jersey Science Olympiad State Finals Tournament, held at Middlesex County College in Edison on March 11. Below: Shruti Narayan, left, and Lo take part in the event. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR…

  • So. Brunswick offers police department merger

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Controversy surrounding the Helmetta Police Department has led to discussion of South Brunswick taking over its patrols through a shared-services agreement. South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka, who oversees a department of 76 police officers, said Helmetta would have to fund the salaries and benefits of two fulltime officers if…

  • Jeremy’s journey to independence

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer This text will be replaced Jeremy Myron, a 21-year-old with autism, folds towels on March 13 at his home in Brick Township. His family hopes that he will overcome institutional hurdles to build a life that is on par with those of typically developing young adults. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR…

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