• South River to change rules for special event permits

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Borough officials are moving forward with a pair of ordinances that would create stricter policies for the issuance of special event permits. The Borough Council decided to update the policies following discussions about an organization that recently requested a special events permit just prior to its event, resulting…

  • Schools receive funding for construction projects

    Middlesex County will receive $27 million in state funding to support 149 school construction projects in 21 school districts, supporting a total of $63.6 million in school construction throughout the county. The following amounts were granted: East Brunswick will receive almost $6.9 million, with a state share of $2.75 million. Edison will receive $35,000, with…

  • Jubilee

    PHOTO COURTESY OF WILLIAM M. BROWN Karizma Kishnani of Churchill Junior High School in East Brunswick sings “Alo Amar Alo,” a song that celebrates the Hindu holiday of Diwali, during the “Holiday Jubilee” at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick. Five performances remain through Sunday. For ticket information, visit www.crossroadstheatrecompany.org.

  • Pointillist to share expertise at meeting

    Artist Jill Murphy will explain and demonstrate the techniques used to create a pointillist painting at the next meeting of the Suburban Artist Guild set for 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Participants who bring watercolor pencils and paper will have the opportunity to create their…

  • ‘Saturday Stitch’ to begin at library

    A new monthly program titled “Saturday Stitch” is set for 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Knitters, crocheters, needlepointers and individuals interested in other types of needlework are invited to drop in at their convenience and get advice from Sandy Kandel every month. Guests will…

  • South River appoints first female principal at high school

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent “I anticipate the transition to be a smooth one …” — Kamila Buffalino, new principal SOUTH RIVER — There will be a new principal at South River High School on Jan. 2, but she’s a familiar face in the district. Kamila Buffalino started working in South River Public Schools in 1996…

  • Phone collection to support student’s mission

    I am a high school sophomore in the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools’ performing arts dance program, and I have set an ambitious goal. I will raise $7,000 to study abroad with People to People while giving back to my community and the world in the process. Accomplishing this will surely take more than…

  • Lecture on Handel to follow ‘Messiah’ in South Amboy

    Director: ‘This concert will be sure to put you in the holiday mood’ By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent This year’s Music at St. Mary’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will not only be an opportunity to appreciate beautiful music, but also to learn about its history. “A special invitation is extended to families with school-age children; there…

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