• County budget holds spending levels flat

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a $421.5 million gross operating budget during its March 6 meeting. The budget reflects a 0.5 percent increase over the prior year’s budget, according to Middlesex County Freeholder Charles Kenny, chairman of the county’s Finance Committee. The 2014 budget carries a decrease in debt of $74 million…

  • Grounds For Sculpture park, arboretum to offer spring programs

    Grounds For Sculpture (GFS), the 42- acre sculpture park and arboretum located in Hamilton, will hold a variety of programs to welcome the spring. The Art Salon series continues on March 13 with Linda Cunningham, creator of the GFS sculpture War Memorial III. The salon includes lunch at Rat’s Restaurant. From 2 to 4 p.m.…

  • Street sign honors fallen Army Cpl. Steven R. Koch

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Garrett Witte of Milltown, left, and Gus Dante salute during the dedication of the roadway leading through Dutch Road Estates in East Brunswick in honor of fallen U.S. Army soldier Cpl. Steven R. Koch. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Steven R. Koch served his country with valor and was all about compassion, dedication…

  • Columbiettes, Knights to offer Lenten meals

    Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 and its Columbiettes will host Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m. on Fridays, March 14-April 18, at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Takeouts will be accepted via walk-in or call-ahead orders beginning at 4:30 p.m.

  • Auction to benefit Metlar-Bodine House

    The Fellowship for Metlar House will host its 23rd annual dinner auction on April 5 at the Fireside Room, Busch Dining Hall, Rutgers University’s Busch Campus, 608 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway. Doors open at 5 p.m. for hors d’oeuvres and a pasta station. The live and silent auctions begin at 6 p.m. Live music will be…

  • Store employee accused of theft

    A resident of Old Bridge was charged with theft following his alleged involvement in an incident at Great Escapes, Route 9, Manalapan. Police said that at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 7, Patrolman Bryan Belardo responded to Great Escapes in reference to theft. An investigation revealed that a sales associate from the store had allegedly stolen $938.98…

  • Judge who presided in Sayreville charged with voter fraud

    A municipal court judge who has served in several local towns has been charged with two counts of voter fraud for allegedly casting votes in two elections in Woodbridge, which authorities said was not his town of residence. According to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, Spencer Robbins maintains a law office in Woodbridge, but resides…

  • Full circle

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Students from Old Bridge High School compete in the U.S. Bands Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard Show, held at Old Bridge High School on March 8.

  • Construction will close section of Dutch Road in early April

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Department of Planning and Engineering Director Greg Potkulski, left, and Mayor David Stahl detail the Dutch Road improvement plans to residents at a Feb. 23 public forum. THOMAS CASTLES/STAFF A portion of Dutch Road between Puritan Road and Concord Drive in East Brunswick will be closed for a period of…

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