• Friends accepting books for fall sale

    The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold its Fall Book Sale 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27 at the library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin. Donations of titles for all ages are being accepted at the library. Shoppers may fill a bag of books for $10 or a box of books for $15; bags…

  • South Amboy RENEWs its water main lines

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Middlesex Water Co. is wrapping up its current phase of RENEW work in the city, according to a spokeswoman from the company. The primary goal was to clean, line and replace water mains in the city. Homes in the project’s scope also had their meters updated so they…

  • Robbery investigation yields six arrests

    A joint investigation by the Edison and Woodbridge police departments culminated in the arrest of six area residents in connection with robberies in both towns, according to police. Edison Detective Ted Hamer and Woodbridge Detective Mitch Platt launched an investigation Sept. 24 after discovering the pawning of two Samsung cell phones at the Woodbridge Center…

  • Cheesequake school clothing drive Oct. 26

    The Cheesequake Elementary School PTA will sponsor a clothing drive fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 in the school’s parking lot, 111 Route 34, Matawan, adjacent to the Cheesequake Firehouse. Gently used clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, handbags and linens will be accepted; blankets will not. All donations are tax-deductible. Receipts will be…

  • Crafters needed for Dec. 7 show at church

    The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters for its annual Craft Show, which is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the church, 429 Main St., across from the post office. Rental cost is $25 per table for handmade crafts only. For more information or to reserve, call the church at…

  • Old Bridge Elks selling Tricky Tray tickets

    Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229 will sponsor its annual Tricky Tray beginning at noon Oct. 20 at the lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. The first number will be called at 1:15 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes one sheet of tickets. Outside food and drinks will not be permitted. Refreshments will be available for…

  • Mom 2 Mom group to meet Oct. 21

    The Mom 2 Mom Focus Group will meet 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Arc of Middlesex County, 219 Black Horse Lane, North Brunswick. Mom 2 Mom is a peer-support helpline for families with children with special needs. Moms who are trained in peer counseling and crisis support will offer support and explain resources. The…

  • ‘Dislecksia: the Movie’ to premiere Oct. 17

    The Learning Disabilities Association of NJ is promoting the screening of “Dislecksia: the Movie” at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Loew’s New Brunswick 18 AMC movie theater, 17 Route 1 South. For more information, visit www.dislecksiathemovie.com.

  • Sayreville high school teacher accused of sexual assault

    Jaclyn P. Melillo SAYREVILLE — A high school teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting two 16- year-old boys on separate occasions. Jaclyn P. Melillo, 25, of Sayreville, was charged on Oct. 10 with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of each child, all second-degree offenses, according to a…

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