• Hoop and holler

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Roy Lee of East Brunswick, above, takes a foul shot under the guidance of Alan Carmy of North Brunswick, an exalted ruler of the East Brunswick Elks, during the East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370’s Nov. 15 Elks Hoop Shoot. Sean Joo of East Brunswick takes a foul shot.

  • Grant allows at-risk children, seniors to enjoy weekend, summer camp

    The Provident Bank Foundation has provided a $2,500 grant to the Middlesex County Recreation Council in support of the Kiddie Keep Well Camp program. The grant will enable children and seniors who are underprivileged or health-impaired to experience a weekend away and summer camp. “On behalf of the Middlesex County Recreation Council, we want to…

  • Monroe expects to save $4M in energy aggregation

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer MONROE — The township has awarded a contract to a third-party electric supplier as part of an energy aggregation program that officials decided to pursue over the summer. According to Robert Chilton of Gabel Associates, the energy consultant firm hired to secure the lower electric supply rate, the average customer…

  • Fundraiser to support woman’s treatment

    An event to help raise funds for Helen “Kathleen” Herbert of Old Bridge in her battle against spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), a degenerative, genetic disease characterized by progressive problems with movement, is planned for 4-9 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Grand Marquis, 1550 Route 9, Old Bridge. Herbert is the wife of Jeff Herbert, mother of…

  • Church to sponsor Dec. 1 blood drive

    Immaculate Conception Church will host its parish blood drive, conducted by New Jersey Blood Services, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in the campus cafeteria, Immaculata Drive, Spotswood. Donors must be in good health and free of cold symptoms, at least 18 years of age (individuals above age 75 may donate with a letter of permission…

  • Photo panel to host Nov. 21 competition

    The Raritan Photographic Society will sponsor its next monthly competition of the season at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at American Legion Hall, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. Entries will be judged in beginner, advanced and salon categories. A judge from the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs or a photo professional will comment and score according…

  • Firehouse plan coming into focus in South River

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — The budget allocation for the borough’s planned firehouse project may be more focused following Councilman Peter Guindi’s comments at the borough’s business meeting Nov. 12. Recent council speculation had put that figure close to $10 million, but Guindi, also a borough firefighter, said he and borough Chief Financial…

  • FOR THE RECORD

    The Rev. Kevin Duggan is facing an accusation of alleged sexual misconduct that took place at St. James Parish, Woodbridge, about 20 years ago. The allegations involve an adult who is characterized by the Diocese of Metuchen as developmentally challenged. Also, in a quote, Diocese of Metuchen Communications Officer Erin Friedlander said, “From the outset,…

  • Don’t think twice, it’s all right to save a life

    I t is not just celebrities in the news who die from prescription drug or recreational drug overdose. Sometimes it is a member of our own family, co-workers or neighbors. In fact, overdoses have caused more than 6,000 deaths in New Jersey since 2004, making it the leading cause of accidental death. Many people who…

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