• Registration open for children’s fall programs

    The South Brunswick Department of Parks and Recreation will start registration for its 2013 fall recreation preschool and youth programs on Aug. 19 for residents at the Community Pass-South Brunswick online registration website. Nonresidents may register on Sept. 9. Deadline for all registration is Sept. 18. For a description of age-appropriate classes and program information,…

  • Flapjack fundraiser held at Applebee’s Sept. 8

    The cast and crew of the North Brunswick Adult Drama Group will hold a flapjack fundraiser 8-10 a.m. Sept. 8 at Applebee’s, 324 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Tickets cost $10 per meal and include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage of coffee, tea, juice or soda. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds…

  • Powerball winner claims prize in South Brunswick

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Monmouth Junction man was quietly revealed as the third and final winner of the $448 million Powerball jackpot that was drawn on Aug. 7. In a press release from the New Jersey State Lottery about the Mega Millions jackpot winners, it was reported that Mario Scarnici…

  • Health center will help camp live up to its name

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Kiddie Keep Well Camp counselor Sharom Williams explains the reward system used in the camp’s dining room to provide incentives for the campers to clean up after their meals. TERRY BOUDREAU Kiddie Keep Well Camp, located within Roosevelt Park, Edison, has been operating as a free sleep-away summer camp for…

  • Photo

    Frank Vitelli takes a few swings on the practice green prior to the start of the Forsgate Foundation’s Chip in for Charity fundraising event to benefit Autism Speaks at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe on Aug. 26. See story, page 12. MATT DENTON

  • Fantasy football: Serious business for fans

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Above: The Jerzee Extreme fantasy football league gets down to business during its annual draft party in Freehold on Aug. 25. Left: Lacey resident Rob Patriello, last year’s winner of the Jerzee Extreme fantasy football league, hoists his trophy during a fantasy draft barbecue. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER The first…

  • Council looks to lower boom on noisemakers

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer That thumping bass rhythm that penetrates the walls, courtesy of someone else’s speaker system, may soon be regulated in South Brunswick. The Township Council began discussing the issue in July after Township Attorney Don Sears said officials had been receiving complaints about loud music. The council then introduced an amended…

  • Lease deals

    It’s hard to beat some of the cut-rate deals being offered, but be sure to consider the fine print before signing on the dotted line. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features New-car leasing, once largely limited to businesses and wealthy luxury car buyers, has gained wider market acceptance in recent years and is now at record…

  • Q&A

    Big wheels with Sharon Peters Q: We’re looking at two vehicles. The Subaru Forester has 16-inch wheels that come standard, but you can get 17- inch wheels, and the Ford Escape’s range from 17 to 19 inches. The bigger ones cost more. What’s with the emphasis on wheel sizes, and why spend more for bigger?…

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