• Racial bias in dental school to be discussed

    The Daniel Pearl Education Center (DPEC) will welcome Atlanta oral surgeon Dr. Perry Brickman at a program planned for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the DPEC, Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. The talk is the inaugural event in the DPEC Speaker Series. Brickman will discuss his personal confrontation with anti-Semitism…

  • Donations of books needed by Dec. 15

    Donations of new hardcover and paperback books will be collected at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, through Dec. 15 for distribution to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County. Books to Keep is a project by the Libraries of Middlesex, a consortium of public libraries, and the Middlesex County College Library. Community business partners…

  • Presentation to shed light on Medicare

    Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge, will offer a free presentation titled “What Seniors Need to Know About Medicare: Obtaining Benefits, Protect- ing Your Identity and Avoiding Fraud” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 19. The public is invited to attend. Presenter will be Howard Sontz, a volunteer speaker with Senior Medicare Patrol. The purpose…

  • Republicans gain seat on South River council

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Last week’s election represented a double win for Republicans seeking to hold office in the borough. Current Borough Councilman Jim Hutchison was re-elected and former Councilman John Trzeciak also secured a win. The two Republicans defeated the Democratic team of incumbent Matthew Vaughn, who is currently serving as…

  • Breakfast With Santa coming to 4-H Center

    Middlesex County 4-H will host a Breakfast With Santa Dec. 8 at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Two seatings — 8:30 and 11 a.m. — will feature breakfast and activities. Parents and children are invited to eat a pancake breakfast, meet Santa and his furry and feathered friends, and participate in…

  • Voters choose Gibbons, Spillane in tight Jamesburg council race

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Thomas Gibbons and Shannon Spillane will take the places of two longtime Borough Council members in January. Voters elected the two Republicans over Democratic candidates James Strych and Carlos Morales during the Nov. 5 election. Gibbons and Spillane will take the seats of Democratic council members Barbara Carpenter,…

  • Puppy Adoption planned for Nov. 16

    In honor of National Pet adoption weekend, CARE Animal Rescue will host a Puppy Adoption 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at PetSmart, 300 Route 18, East Brunswick. The puppies to be adopted may be seen online at www.carenj.com. Individuals who are interested in adopting a pet should fill out the application online. For…

  • Jamesburg priest barred from ministry due to allegations

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer JAMESBURG — A Jamesburg priest will not be allowed to return to the Catholic ministry until an accusation against him regarding alleged misconduct is resolved. According to the Diocese of Metuchen, the Rev. Kevin Duggan of St. James the Less Church, Lincoln Avenue, was recently accused of sexual misconduct involving…

  • Diwali filled with light, color and worship at local temples

    By DR. TUSHAR PATEL Correspondent Two saints from Shri Swaminarayan Temple perform Laxmi Pujan on Diwali Day at the Robbinsville temple. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DR. TUSHAR PATEL People of Indian origin celebrated Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with great enthusiasm and festive mood in area communities. The celebration of Diwali started Nov. 1 and…

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