• Donations needed for Spotswood book sale

    The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will hold its semiannual book sale Jan. 2-9. Donations of gently used books, books on tape, books on CD, DVDs, music CDs and VHS tapes will be accepted Dec. 11-20 in the meeting room.

  • Salon seeks Socks for Seniors

    Vogue Hair and Nail Studios, 3153 Route 9 north, Old Bridge, is an official drop-off site for the 2013 Socks for Seniors Holiday Sock Drive. New socks to benefit the cause may be dropped off at the salon. For more information, call 732-679-2822.

  • Palmas to perform at concert

    The Palma Family, including vocalists Angelo, Patsy, Alyssa and Gianine Palma, will present “Born Is the King: A Christmas Celebration Concert” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Child care will…

  • Program to focus on healthy eating

    Endocrinologist Reema Patel, M.D., and registered dietitian Heather Cunningham will offer a program titled “Healthy Eating Habits During the Holidays and Beyond” at the next meeting of the Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2- 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. Discussion will focus on how…

  • Monroe considers adding open space

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer MONROE — The Monroe Township Open Space Commission voted to add two properties to the open space portion of the township’s master plan for consideration for open space preservation. According to Open Space Commission member John Riggs, the first property at 112 Federal Road is more than 50 acres and…

  • Greater Media airs top stories in Broadcast News

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Suzie Xie leads the broadcast with a look at the week’s top stories before passing the torch to reporters and managing editors in the Greater Media newsroom. The race to thrive in a shifting industry has pushed media outlets to reach their audiences through a range of platforms, with a…

  • Jamesburg begins search for new super

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer The search is underway for a new superintendent of schools in Jamesburg. The Board of Education is conducting the search with the assistance of the New Jersey School Boards Association, and has sought input from parents and community members. The board met with a representative of the state association on…

  • ‘O, Christmas Tree’: Roots run deep in N.J.

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Employees at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm in Manalapan prepare a tree for a ride to its home for the holidays on Dec. 4. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The pilgrimage is one taken by countless families at this time each year — the search for the perfect Christmas tree. “Everybody…

  • Still circling

    Q&A with Sharon Peters The matter of roundabouts continues to generate passion. I recently shared some of the positive comments about roundabouts that came after a column in which I expressed skepticism that the proliferation of roundabouts would accomplish every traffic-control miracle promised by the “experts.” After the roundabout proponents who got in touch with…

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