• James T. Phillips

    Mr. Phillips, 60, former mayor of Old Bridge, died Feb. 1, 2014. He served as a New Jersey state senator, a member of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and, most recently, mayor of Old Bridge from 2004 to 2011. Over the years, he also was a member of various public entities, including the…

  • Irene Orlando Castoria

    Mrs. Castoria, 81, of East Brunswick, died Dec. 30, 2013, at home. Prior to her retirement, she was a travel agent with her husband at A Better Trip Travel in Matawan, where she worked for more than 20 years. Surviving are her husband, Salvatore; a son, Vincent, of East Brunswick; two daughters, Hope Anne and…

  • Earth Treasures making memories for 40 years

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Earth Treasures is located on Route 36 in Eatontown and features a diverse selection of jewelry. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF When customers arrive at Earth Treasures jewelry store in Eatontown, they may embark on a journey that will continue for years. This begins when the customer walks through the main door and…

  • Personali-tea dinner party set for Feb. 19

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection will hold a “Personali-tea” dinner party from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at The Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Marni Zafar will share the history of tea, and inspirational speaker Susan Hutchinson will discuss the challenge of facing an uncertain future with her life story, “The Gift of Time.”…

  • Police officer to speak at Feb. 11 gathering

    The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Guest speaker Officer Austin Kozik of the East Brunswick Police Department will provide information about preparation for safety in today’s world. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Laura at 732-254-5742.

  • Tickets on sale for Puppetry Festival

    Two professional puppetry shows are planned for the East Brunswick Friends of the Library’s 2014 Phyllis Noar Puppetry Festival set for Feb. 16 and 23 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Tickets are on sale at the library circulation desk. Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to the…

  • East Brunswick may add more school safety officers

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — An extra layer of security may be bolstering East Brunswick’s eight elementary schools next year. Danielle Ruggiero, human resources director for the East Brunswick Public School District, has proposed hiring eight school safety officers (SSO) — one for each elementary school — during preliminary 2014- 15 budget…

  • ‘British Invasion’ coming to East Brunswick Elks lodge

    The East Brunswick Elks will present “The British Invasion Tribute Show” April 26 at its lodge on the lake, 21B Oakmont Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The show is set for 7-11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the lodge’s Feed the Hungry campaign, which allows the Elks to feed families in surrounding communities. Tickets…

  • Video to depict traditional Chinese brush painting

    The Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) of Central New Jersey will hold its next monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. A video on traditional Chinese brush painting will be shown. Ink-and-brush painting is one of China’s oldest and best-known art forms. Guests, who are invited…

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