Author: Greater Media
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FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Elizabeth Wisbeski of Kendall Park decorates a rocking chair with printed book pages during the New Jersey Makers Day celebration at the South Brunswick library in Monmouth Junction on March 21. For photos, see page 12.
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Aid cuts, health care charges drive county budget increase
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The Middlesex County budget for 2015 will bring a tax increase of about $20 on the county portion of the annual property tax bill. The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted the county’s $430.8 million gross operating budget on March 19. The plan will raise the county tax rate…
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Central N.J. springs to life
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Emett, 2, and Eden Bonny, 5, of Holmdel, use crayons to prepare eggs for coloring during a March 22 event at Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown. SCOTT FRIEDMAN With spring break approaching, children and teens in central New Jersey can stay busy with activities ranging from roller coasters to theater…
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‘Friday Nite Live’ offers fun and friendship
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Jackie Listwa, center, celebrates Halloween at “Friday Nite Live” with her mother, Mindy; brother, Daniel; and sister, Jessica, dressed in an Elmo costume. JEREMY GROSSMAN/STAFF Some nights, they’ll go to the movies. Other nights, they’ll dance away to a DJ. Whatever the activity may be, one thing’s for sure: The…
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Duck tales
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CRAIG YETSKO Hank Bauer, woodcarving instructor for the North Brunswick Senior Center, participated in the Two Rivers Exhibition and Collectible Art competition Feb. 28 in Rumson. His woodcarving pieces earned two first-place and two third-place “Best in Show” finishes. “Black Duck,” one of the winning carvings, is pictured.
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Health event will benefit robotics team
Agraj Seva Kendra of Monroe has partnered with GreenBots, a community-based robotics team, to address the need for teenagers to strike a school-life balance and develop strong family ties. In honor of National Minority Health Awareness Day, Kendra will hold a seminar with Dr. Sunanda Gaur of the South Asian Total Health Initiative and a…
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Vendors needed for May 2 flea market
Vendors are needed for the Friends of the North Brunswick Senior Center flea market, which will be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2 at the Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. For more information, call 732-418- 2222.
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Opportunity to support Citizens With Needs drive
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Knights of Columbus St. Cecilia’s Council No. 7046 has increased its goal to $5,000 for its annual Citizens With Needs drive. “Last year, we collected $3,655. That proved to us the people living in South Brunswick are caring of others and want to help. We look forward to having that belief in…
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Choral group meets on Tuesdays afternoons
The new choral group at the Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset, will be led by professional volunteer Ruth Matilsky at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. This program is free and open to the community. For more information, call 732-568- 1155 or email [email protected].
