Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Cookies and Chrome enjoyed at Hazlet school
By Katharine Friedman Correspondent Computers in today’s world are now smaller, portable, and for many, easier to understand. The first grade students at Raritan Valley Elementary School in Hazlet can attest to those facts. This year the students were presented with their own Google Chrome to use for school purposes, and with the help of…
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“Moonstruck in Metuchen” fundraiser April 24
The Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold a four course dinner and showing of the classic movie “Moonstruck” at Civile Cucina Italiana, 154 Main St. at 7 p.m., April 24. The event ticket is $50 per person and can be purchased, cash or check, at the library’s front desk. The funds will support general library…
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Performers of the Week for April 13
The spring 2017 season has sprung on the high school athletic fields throughout the region. But, of course, April showers have slowed down the action during the first week of the season. Here are some local athletes who excelled in between the wet weather. The baseball slate managed to stay dry for a few days.…
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Jersey Shore author at Woodbridge Library April 19
The Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza Woodbridge, will be sponsor author Rick Geffken at 7 p.m. on April 19. Geffken, who is the author of “Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore”, will be discussing Sewaren’s Boynton Beach, as well as other state parks. This program is free and all are invited…
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Tinton Falls Community Gardens open for the season
The Tinton Falls Community Gardens (TFCG) are now open for spring gardening, and spaces remain for area residents to join in the effort. Now in its eighth year, the TFCG has two locations in the historic district of Tinton Falls. The initial garden is located behind the Crawford House on Tinton Avenue. In 2015, increased demand…
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Hazlet mayor announces intention for reelection
Republican Mayor Susan Kiley declared herself for reelection while Democrat Vincent Solomeno announced his bid for a seat on the Township Committee in Hazlet Township. The filing deadline for candidates seeking to run on a party line was April 3. For independent candidates, the filing deadline is June 6.
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Comedy Night slated at Hazlet firehouse
The North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual Comedy Night at 6:30 p.m. on April 29 at 372 Middle Road, Hazlet. The evening will feature comedians from the Stress Factory. There will be a buffet, beer, wine, soda and cash bar. Tickets are $45 per person and available by calling 732-264-9404, ext. 4.
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Manalapan sets rules for sale of dogs and cats in pet stores
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Two individuals involved in animal protection efforts in the Garden State thanked the members of the Manalapan Township Committee for adopting an ordinance that will permit pet shops in Manalapan to only sell dogs and cats that arrive at the store from an animal care facility or an…
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New ordinance in Old Bridge is the cat’s meow
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The unanimous vote in favor of the long-discussed Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) ordinance came with a bit of humor from Old Bridge officials. “We’re almost there,” Council President Brian Cahill said to the anxious members of the public before the council voted to approve two amendments…
