• Nonprofit advocates for adults facing abuse in group settings

    Family & Children’s Service (FCS) of Monmouth County was selected by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders to be the sole provider of Adult Protective Services (APS) for the county, effective Aug. 1. “Family & Children’s Service has a long history of serving vulnerable adults,” said Delly Beekman, CEO of FCS. “I am especially…

  • Lighthouse Challenge of N.J. scheduled for Oct. 19-20

    Lighthouses and selected museums throughout the state will host the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 19-20. Participants can tour the state and visit each participating lighthouse over the weekend to help raise funds for continued lighthouse preservation. Those interested can visit the lighthouses and museums on the challenge for an opportunity to step back…

  • Cambodian refugee shares story of atrocities, survival

    By THOMAS CASTLES Chanty Jong, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, shares her experiences at the East Brunswick Public Library Sept. 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A n estimated 2 million people were killed when revolutionary Cambodian dictator Pol Pot rose to power in 1975 and ordered the immediate communist overhaul of the…

  • Photos

    Decks and patios are popular gathering spots outside a home, and homeowners have numerous inexpensive options at their disposal when choosing patio materials. And those who can do their own labor when installing a patio can save a substantial amount of money. Instead of higher-priced composite or resin decks, homeowners can go with standard wood,…

  • For a generator of any size, call Corbin Electrical

    Corbin Electrical Services is a fullservice residential and commercial electrical contractor, serving the community for more than 30 years.They are licensed and bonded to conduct business in New Jersey, Florida and Delaware.The dedicated, full-time office staff is always ready to answer your questions and concerns. From scheduling an estimator to visit your home or business,…

  • Home improvement projects perfect for fall

    Home improvement projects can add value to a home, and do-it-yourselfers know the sweat-equity that goes into such projects can give homeowners a greater sense of pride in their homes. But no two home improvement projects are the same, and homeowners should know that certain projects are best tackled during certain times of the year.…

  • Assisted living facility to hold Sukkah lunch

    The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset, will hold a free Sukkah lunch at noon on Sept. 24. RSVP by calling 732-568-1155.

  • Boy Scout Troop 10 sets membership night

    Boy Scout Troop 10 of Monmouth Junction will hold a membership information night at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in the main cafeteria at Crossroads Middle School North, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. For more information, contact Wendy Weiss at 732-355-0567 or [email protected].

  • American Legion hosts spaghetti dinner

    American Legion A. Leigh Pardun Post 459, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick, will hold a spaghetti dinner 5-8 p.m. Sept. 20. Tickets cost $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12, and include salad, dinner, dessert and a beverage. Takeout dinners will also be available. To purchase an advance ticket, call the post at…

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