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Library extends book sale, clothing drive
The Jamesburg Public Library Winter Book Sale and Clothing Drive will continue through March 5 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The event originally was set to conclude Feb. 29. The sale features gently used books including New York Times bestselling fiction; children’s picture books, easy readers and early chapter books; military-history books; cookbooks; craft…
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Garden plots available in Monroe
The Friends of the Monroe Township Community Garden will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. March 10 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road. The garden area will be expanded this year, almost doubling the facility’s size to 176 plots available to rent at a cost of $30 each for the season.…
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Library to offer art, concert, games
Several upcoming events are scheduled at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The library is hosting the Arts and Education Center’s traveling Student Art Exhibit during the month of March. The Rouge et Noir Clarinet Ensemble will perform in concert at 2 p.m. March 5. The library’s first Family Game Night is planned for…
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March Madness gala to support Riverdogs
A March Madness Extravaganza is set for 7-10 p.m. March 19 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 426 Hall, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. The event will feature a hot buffet catered by Livoti’s, Aberdeen and Marlboro; unlimited, beer, wine and soda; music by a DJ; and dancing. Proceeds will benefit Sayreville Riverdogs 12U Travel…
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Meeting to feature Irish singalong
East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will meet at 10:30 a.m. March 8 at East Brunswick Fire District No. 1, Civic Center Station, 310 Rues Lane. Banjo player Jerry Fallon will lead a singalong featuring many Irish tunes. Guests are encouraged to wear green to the event. A general meeting and refreshments will follow the…
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Spaghetti, meatballs on menu at Scouts
Jamesburg-Monroe Boy Scout Troop No. 54 will hold its annual All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner 5-8 p.m. March 5 in Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert, iced tea and coffee. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and youngsters ages 6-17; children…
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Women’s golf group seeks new members
The Tamarack Women’s Nine Hole Golf Association will hold its first membership meeting of the year 10 a.m. March 31 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The group welcomes new members. Females at any level of play are invited to join in a friendly nine-hole round of golf…
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South River man critically injured in crash attributed to excessive speed
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick Police have released the identity of the motorcycle driver who was seriously injured in a crash on Feb. 21. The driver, Justin Ratiner, 20, of South River, remains in serious condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Ratiner was riding a 2010 Yamaha R-1 high end sports…
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Two Woodbridge police officers charged in motor vehicle cover-up
WOODBRIDGE – Two township police officers were charged on Feb. 26 with providing false information during an investigation into a motor vehicle crash involving another township police officer. Officer David Hughes, 30, of the Port Reading section of the township, was charged with falsifying or tampering with records and tampering with public records. His partner, Officer Amanda…
