Jan. 4-13 * Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, VHS videos, audiocassettes available. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, videos for $1. "All-You-Can-Carry-for-$5" sale set for the last two days of the event. More...

The state Legislature has been given a deadline by Gov. Jon Corzine to come up with a solution to the high tax problem in New Jersey. Now after some months of committee hearings on the subject, the leadership has announced a partial solution. They propose a 20 percent reduction in local property taxes. And how, they say, will this be achieved? By eliminating the annual property tax rebate! More...

The new year brings with it many changes to our local governing bodies, including the departures of several longtime and effective officials and the arrival of fresh new faces. In one town, political control has also changed. Leaving our local governing bodies this year is a class that ranges from watchdogs to veterans. More...

Gwendolyn N. Hanes Goddard Mrs. Goddard, 92, of East Brunswick, died Dec. 27, 2006, in Care One, East Brunswick. Her husband, Theodore, died in 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Plumser, and her husband, Allan, of East Brunswick; a son, Richard of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. More...

EAST BRUNSWICK - The first fruits of the $106.1 million building project under way at three township schools are now visible as students are now learning in new classrooms at Central Elementary School. Students in kindergarten through third grade at the Cranbury Road school moved into some 14 new classrooms just prior to winter break in December. More...

Monroe Recreation's winter track program begins on Jan. 22. Participants must register at the Community Center before the program begins. It will be held at the Brookside School from Jan. 22-March 26, and at Monroe High School from April 16-June 11. The program runs from 6:45-8 p.m., and the fee is $10 for Monroe residents and $20 for nonresidents (make checks payable to Monroe Recreation). More...

The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a variety of upcoming events. A Good Morning, Middlesex networking and breakfast program is slated for Jan. 11 at Verizon Wireless, 1020 Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick. Registration will take place at 7:45 a.m. Program will be held from 8-9 a.m. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. More...