• President Lincoln comes to Parker Home

    President Abraham Lincoln is one of the most admired historical figures, described by Carl Sandberg, author/biographer, as “being made of velvet and steel: a man filled with compassion and resolve.” When Bob Costello puts on his top hat and strikes a stately pose, he bears a stunning resemblance to President Lincoln. He has a talent…

  • 11steps to looking better without breaking a sweat

    Quick fixes for skin, hair, makeup and style give an extra ego boost to encourage dieters By Dawn Klingensmith CTW Features I t takes time to see results from exercise programs, skincare regimens and other lifestyle changes intended to make us look and feel our best.And while lifestyle changes are the best way to get…

  • Council approves contract for aquatic center updates

    A new water slide and tower will be constructed at Crystal Springs Aquatic Center, East Brunswick, to update the park and attract young adults to the popular facility. Members of the Township Council unanimously approved a $734,800 bid by aquatic construction contractors Stoneridge Inc. for the project at the Jan. 27 meeting. Last year, approximately…

  • Bus trip to San Antonio accepting reservations

    Old Bridge AARP Chapter 4854 is sponsoring a bus trip to San Antonio, Texas, for 11 days and 10 nights from March 7-17. The cost is $899 per person, including transportation, hotel accommodations, 18 meals, guided tours, a cruise at San Antonio’s River Walk district, The Alamo, a tour of Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch and…

  • Pinkin assigned to Assembly committees

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) has been appointed to the New Jersey General Assembly’s Higher Education, Law and Public Safety, and Homeland Security and State Preparedness committees. Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (DBergen/ Hudson) cited Pinkin’s commitment to public service as a member of the East Brunswick Township Council since 2005, including a two-year…

  • 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.”…

  • Local and county agencies reach out to the homeless

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Homeless and at-risk individuals found respite from the bitter cold on Jan. 29 at the Woodbridge Housing Authority, where representatives of social service agencies were ready to connect them with services and assistance available to help them. The housing authority served as one of the sites for Middlesex County’s 2014…

  • Garden State improves service of school breakfast

    A fter being nearly last in the nation for years, New Jersey schools jumped to 37th place for serving breakfast to children from low-income families, according to a national report released by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) last week. Last year, New Jersey ranked 46th. The Jan. 22 report said New Jersey served…

  • Tickets available for Feb. 28 gift auction

    Raritan Bay Catholic Preparatory School/Sacred Heart School will hold its 15th annual Gift Auction Feb. 28 at Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy, across the street from Sacred Heart Church. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The first ticket will be drawn at 7:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Garden Party.” Gift…

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