• Split Decision to rock at Knights Nov. 27

    The South Amboy Knights of Columbus Open-Mic Night house band, Split Decision, will showcase classic and modern rock in a performance planned for 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Knights’ home, 308 Fourth St. Admission is free of charge.

  • Old Bridge eyes savings on electricity costs

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Big savings are in store for the township next year. On Jan. 1, 2014, the Municipal Energy Procurement Plan will change the township’s electrical energy provider, resulting in a projected annual savings of $133,964 over the township’s current fixed rate, according to Business Administrator Christopher Marion. The…

  • FOR THE RECORD

    The United States military veterans interviewed for an oral-history project are residents of the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park. Their residence was listed incorrectly in a Nov. 6 article.

  • Grateful to supporters for fundraisers’ success

    The Sayreville Lions Club would like to thank all those who helped make our semiannual White Cane Collection at ShopRite of Sayreville and our semiannual Pancake Breakfast huge successes. Both events surpassed previous numbers in collections and meals served. Money collected and raised through these efforts goes toward helping the blind, the hearing-impaired, scholarships and…

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  • 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…

  • Restaurateur goes all out for local families in need

    PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Nunzio’s Kitchen owners Michael, left, and Marco Colandrea will be preparing Thanksgiving meals for those in need using foods donated by or purchased from local businesses. STELLA MORRISON/STAFF SAYREVILLE — For Marco Colandrea, making sure that central New Jersey families have food for Thanksgiving is…

  • Fitness classes include yoga, tabata, zumba

    A variety of fitness classes are ongoing at the Columbian Club, Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. Yoga classes are offered 6:30-7:20 p.m. Tuesdays. Tabata (boot camp) sessions are held 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Zumba classes are conducted 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost is $60 for eight classes. A portion of the…

  • Brunswick Women set holiday dinner

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection will host its Cookie Extravaganza Dinner Party 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at The Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Participants will shop for homebaked and gift-ready cookies at the group’s holiday bake sale. Inspirational speaker Sherri Martinelli will share her life story. All-inclusive price is $24. The public is welcome to…

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