• Cost of flood insurance to rise sharply

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Drastic increases in flood insurance rates due to pending changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will impact many New Jersey homeowners — including those whose properties have never experienced flooding. The changes, authorized by the 2012 Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act and expected to take effect next…

  • SWMHS class of 1973 to celebrate at reunion

    Participants are sought for the Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) class of 1973 40th reunion planned for Oct. 11-12. Activities will include the Fridayevening homecoming game and a Saturday dinner at the Palms Plaza, Matawan. Contact information should be sent to Debbie Check Lynch at [email protected], Mike Comerford at [email protected] or Edna Mazur Pilch…

  • Performers welcome at Open-Mic Night

    The Main Street Theatre Co. will sponsor an Open-Mic Night Aug. 17 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The event will begin at 8 p.m. Performers may sing, dance, act, do magic or comedy, read poetry, play music and more. Artists of all ages are…

  • State Theatre brings vibrancy to Brunswick area

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Several dozen corporate guests packed into an upstairs lobby at the State Theatre on May 29 as New Jersey Assistant Secretary of State Carol Cronheim discussed the heavy impact the arts have on local economies. “New Jersey’s cultural offerings attract people to downtowns all over [the state]. They make full…

  • Curtain to rise on ‘Children of Eden’

    GB Productions will present its production of “Children of Eden” 8 p.m. Aug. 8, 10, 15 and 17 at St. Thomas the Apostle auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Tickets cost $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students. For more information and to reserve, call the box office at 732-238-4028.

  • Vendors needed for Sept. 21 vendor fair

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Co. will host its second annual craft/vendor show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the firehouse on Route 34. Vendors are needed. Spaces are $25 each. For more information, contact Janet Kilheeney at 732-754-5880.

  • Players, sponsors sought for golf event

    The fourth annual Golf Outing to benefit Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School, South Amboy, is set for Sept. 9 at Glenwood Country Club, Old Bridge. Golfers will tee up at 9:30 a.m. A allinclusive $125 fee includes breakfast, box lunches, a full-dinner reception and on-course beverages. Cart and green fees also are included. Sponsorships start…

  • Tickets available to Boscov’s preview day

    St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sayreville, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a gala preview at the new Boscov’s at the Woodbridge Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 8. Only customers with tickets will be admitted into the store. The exclusive first look will feature merchandise, refreshments, entertainment, a chance to win prizes…

  • Sayreville student promotes safer driving practices among peers

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Sixteen-year-old Sofia Butt is advocating for safer roads for teenage drivers. Sofia, an incoming junior, is president of the Sayreville War Memorial High School chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), which advocates for safe-driving practices among teenagers. Sofia is one of 22 students across the United States…

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