• Register now for ‘Read With a Dog’

    The North Brunswick Public Library, 810 Hermann Road, is offering “Read With a Dog” sessions every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. starting Oct. 2. Studies show that if a child reads aloud to someone who is nonjudgmental and wags his tail, reading skills improve. All children ages 5 to 10 are welcome. Each reading…

  • Chabad to hold ‘Pizza in the Hut’

    The Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will hold a Sukkah festival, “Pizza in the Hut,” 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Chabad, 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. The Grand Sukkos festival will include a full lunch menu that includes fries, salad, make-yourown pizza with toppings, and more. There will be an inflatable moonwalk, make-your-own…

  • ‘Connections’ can change the life of a child

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A few hours of friendship and guidance each week may forever improve the life of an atrisk young person. The Connections program of Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen is a voluntary adult-to-child mentoring program that aims to instill self-esteem, confidence and socialization skills in youths from Middlesex County, according to…

  • Tunnel to Towers run honors fallen 9/11 heroes

    The patriotic sacrifice and selfless courage of the Sept. 11 fallen heroes will be honored during the 12th annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers (T2T) 5K Run & Walk on Sept. 29. Participants will retrace the final footsteps of Stephen Siller, the New York City firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice during his heroic efforts…

  • Residents reflect on those lost in terrorist attacks

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Holding memorial services year after year allows Americans to reflect on the tragic losses of Sept. 11, 2001, and pay tribute to the emergency-services personnel who responded on that fateful day. It also provides the opportunity to stand together as one, the Rev. Mark McGrath told those gathered at North…

  • CODA

    Sept. 11, 2001: Memories still vivid after 12 long years Greg Bean A s I write this on Sept. 13, my emotional tank is running on empty and I’m sure many of yours are as well. The first week of September is a time of somber remembrance around here, and as the dark nights of…

  • Use common sense when handling juvenile issues

    There is a saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In my opinion, no truer words have ever been spoken. I implore parents to really think about what this phrase means and take these words to heart. We try to raise our children to make good choices, to do the right thing and…

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  • County saves with shared services

    Over the years, Middlesex County has built an impressive portfolio of shared services opportunities that either bring in revenue or help lower our operating expenses. These initiatives run the gamut from our incredibly successful open space preservation program, to our innovative emergency services initiatives, and finally to a cooperative purchasing program that allows the county…

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