• Season of giving

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Hannah Levine of South Brunswick, left to right, Laurie Denenberg of East Brunswick, her daughter Lindsey, and Samantha Grumet of South Brunswick create their designs during a pre-Hanukkah glass-making event on Nov. 12 at Eagle’s Landing Day Camp in North Brunswick. The Jewish Women of East Brunswick, a division of Torah Links of…

  • Elks selling tickets for Breakfast With Santa

    The East Brunswick Elks will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 15 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Santa will arrive at approximately 10:45 a.m. Cost is $9 per person; children ages 10 and under will be admitted free of charge. Donations of canned goods including nonperishable items such as macaroni and cheese,…

  • Jamesburg schools chief gives notice

    JAMESBURG — Superintendent of Schools Gail S. Verona will not be returning to the district as superintendent or as principal of Grace M. Breckwedel (GMB) Middle School for the 2013-14 school year. According to Board of Education President Sal Brucato, Verona tendered her resignation to the board last month. Brucato declined to discuss Verona’s reason…

  • Kennedy’s call to service recalled 50 years later

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy ride in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963, shortly before the president was assassinated. PHOTO COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS DIVISION The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, left its…

  • Spotswood to refund ‘fraudulent’ water bills

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The Spotswood Borough Council passed a resolution to refund utility payments to nearly 40 residents who Mayor Nicholas Poliseno said were erroneously double-charged by borough employees for the borough’s water utility. During an investigation into the borough finance office, Spotswood police found that several residents’ meters were reset and reread,…

  • Nonprofit turns page for at-risk youth

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Abby Daly, founder of the Bridge of Books Foundation, loads boxes of books for delivery at a storage facility in Red Bank on Nov. 15. The organization provides books to children in underserved and at-risk communities in New Jersey. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A s the holiday season approaches and…

  • Doggie damage?

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I’m a dog walker at the animal shelter, and they’ve recently posted signs everywhere saying, “Don’t let dogs urinate on tires.” When I asked why, the answer was, “There were complaints.” I agree that letting a dog pee on someone’s tire is rude, and it probably means you’re not paying…

  • Smart cars for snow driving

    Front or rear drive? Four-wheel or all-wheel drive? Here’s how to choose a car or truck that’s built to tackle the toughest winter conditions. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With Old Man Winter’s icy breath bearing down upon us, choosing a car that delivers top traction in the snow can be paramount in many car…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of October. Top Listing Associate is Laurin Manco LaLima and the Team Top Listing Team is the Andrea and Harry Mesh Team. Top Sales Associate is Alan Katz and the Top Sales Team is the Cole…

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