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Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for June 30) The South River Police Department is reminding residents of its Unoccupied Residence Program. As part of this free program, South River residents can complete and submit a form to let officers know when a residence will be unoccupied. A police officer will check on the home as time permits during his or her normal patrol duties. The Unoccupied Residence Form can be downloaded by visiting www.southriverpd.org or picked up at Police Headquarte...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for June 2) Appointments must be scheduled at www.redcrossblood.org Search by zip code, and the date, to sign up. As an incentive, the Red Cross has arranged for every donor to receive a $5 Amazon gift card.   The day begins at 6 a.m. with a fishing derby at the rescue squad. The Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8 a.m. At 12:30 p.m., the duck race will be held at the Main Street bridge. Mr. Ray will perform at 6 p.m. on the stage betwee...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for May 5) The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project will unveil the future home of the memorial with a bronze plaque during an event open to the public at 4 p.m. May 23 at the Community Arts Center, 720 Cranbury Lane, East Brunswick. The event will include the fourth annual recitation of the names of those stolen in 1818 by a slave ring led by a Middlesex County judge whose residence was in what is now East Brunswick. This event will be held outdoors and so...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for April 14) The Anshe Emeth Community Development Corp (AECDC) Central Jersey Diaper Bank is collecting baby clothing sizes newborn-2T, diapers and books. Donations can be picked up if within Middlesex County. Volunteers from the Rutgers School of Nursing will arrive between 10 a.m. and noon on the day indicated.   At this time, no shoes, equipment, toys, etc. can be collected.     With local gardeners getting ready to start their spring plantings, ...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for March 17) The Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse team will hold a clothing drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 at Bicentennial Park near the baseball diamond, 176 Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. New or gently used clean men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; shoes; purses; belts; bed and bath linens’ cleaned stuffed animals; bicycles; and baby strollers will be accepted. No pillows, books, toys, furniture, appliances or household items will be a...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for March 10) Pet licenses are required by March 31 to avoid late fee. Helmetta will hold a rabies clinic from 6-8 p.m. March 23 at 51 Main St., Helmetta.   The Monroe Township Police Department created a new Facebook page and Instagram account in 2020. In an effort to reach more residents, the department created a new Twitter account at www.twitter.com/MonroePoliceNJ The department’s Instagram account is www.instagram.com/MonroePoliceNJ/ For more info...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for March 3)   The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 9 via Zoom. Current club projects and activities will be discussed as they relate to helping the community and opportunities for future gatherings. Anyone interested in learning more about the club’s activities or to participate in the virtual meeting should contact Laura at 732-254- 5742 or Joyce at 732-822-8989.     The East Brunswick Public School Dis...