By: centraljersey.com
Registration is now open for the South Brunswick Board of Health’s upcoming flu and pneumonia clinics.
Vaccinations will be distributed on Oct. 6 at the Senior Center from 9 a.m. to noon for seniors and high-risk residents.
An adult health fair will be held on Oct. 26 for flu-only vaccinations at the Senior Center from 9 a.m. to noon. An adult-only clinic will be held later that day at the Princeton Manor Clubhouse from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
A pediatric clinic will be held on Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Clubhouse. An adult flu vaccination clinic will be held on Nov. 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Four Seasons Clubhouse and on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Charleston Place on an appointment-only basis.
Seasonal flu vaccines and pneumonia vaccines cost $17 cash or check payable to SPUH or Medicare B. Residents using Medicare must bring their cards with them.
All pediatric clients age 3 through 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Pregnant women or breast-feeding mothers must bring a note from their physician to receive the flu vaccine.
Registration for the clinics is required and began on Sept. 7. To register visit the township web site at www.sbtnj.net.
– Davy James
Brush collection at month’s end
The township will conduct a special curbside brush pickup on Sept. 27.
All materials must be curbside by 6:30 a.m. to be collected. Brush must be less than 4 feet in diameter and securely tied in bundles weighing no more than 50 pounds.
Twigs and small branches that are less than 4 feet may be placed in a can. No bags, leaves, weeds, stumps, litter or garbage will be collected.
Residents who miss the deadline must recycle brush by delivering it to the township’s drop-off center behind Sondek Park, Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The township will begin special leaf collection on Oct. 21 with three rounds of collection for four different areas of the township. By law, leaves may not be placed curbside for more than seven days before the scheduled pickup date and cannot be placed within 10 feet of a catch basin.
For collection dates and collection zones visit the township web site www.sbtnj.net.
– Davy James
Legion kicks off annual food drive
American Legion Post 401, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion will kick off their annual food drive in support of the South Brunswick Food Pantry today (Thursday), which is also American Legion Day.
"American Legion Day was established by proclamation of the U.S. Congress last year as a way to recognize the Legion’s 90 years of service to our nation and our communities," said Post 401 Commander Gary Cooper. "We decided to start our food drive now because our residents and our food bank need supplies now, not just for the holidays."
Area residents may drop off non-perishable food donations at the American Legion Post 401 home, located at 148 Major Road in Monmouth Junction, anytime after 2 p.m., seven days a week.
"We ask that everyone coming to our karaoke dances or our Oktoberfest bring donations with them," Mr. Cooper said.
For more information or for directions call 732-329-9861.
– Davy James

