Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Dec. 29
Ongoing New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should…
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Laurence Harbor’s new multipurpose community building garners federal support
The Laurence Harbor beachfront has garnered support from Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ). Old Bridge will receive $2.25 million for the township to construct a new multipurpose building along the Laurence Harbor beachfront that will help the community expand recreational opportunities for residents. The township has secured federal funds for a new multipurpose community building…
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Ready, Get Set, Go: Edison is now home to the world’s largest indoor karting track
Supercharged Entertainment – the world’s largest indoor, multi-level karting track and premier entertainment venue – opened its second U.S. location in Edison in December. Owners Stephen and Sandra Sangermano, who are contractors by trade, welcomed everyone to its soft grand opening before fully opening on Dec. 19. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi held a mayor’s race…
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Federal funds will help renovate, expand Edison’s Toth Health Center; enhance student support at Middlesex College
In his first month in office, Edison Mayor Sam Joshi visited Washington D.C. to meet with members of Congress and the U.S. Senate about Edison’s funding needs. “This year, my administration has secured an unprecedented amount of federal, state and county funds towards various Edison projects and I look forward continuing this success,” Joshi said…
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Somerset County Superior Court judge rejects bid for vote recount for Hillsborough Township Committee’s unexpired seat
The Hillsborough Township Democratic Organization expressed disappointment over a Somerset County Superior Court judge’s rejection of the organization’s bid for a recount of votes for the unexpired seat for Township Committee that was on the ballot in the general election Nov. 8. Superior Court Judge Kevin Shanahan ruled Dec. 19 that Hillsborough Democrats had failed…
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Community Bulletin Board: Middlesex County: Dec. 27
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be…
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Chabad of Monroe’s annual public menorah celebration
The Chabad of Monroe hosted its annual public menorah celebration with the lighting of a 32-foot tall menorah at State Park on Perrineville Road, at the corner of Prospect Plains Road in Monroe. The menorah in Monroe is a replica of the National Menorah lit across the street from the White House in Washington D.C.…
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Metuchen Menorah Lighting Ceremony
The Metuchen Menorah Lighting Ceremony was held Dec. 18 on the Metuchen Town Plaza to celebrate the start of Hanukkah. People were able to enjoy donuts, hot chocolate, chocolate coins, dreidels with some music, and song. The Hanukkah Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated for eight days by lighting an eight-branched candelabrum known as a…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Dec. 22
Ongoing New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should…
