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Meet the cast of Sayreville Middle School’s ‘Mary Poppins’ during tea party
Sayreville Middle School’s cast of “Mary Poppins” will hold a Character Meet & Greet Tea Party from 1:30-3 p.m. on Jan. 5 in the Sayreville War Memorial High School cafeteria, 820 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. This event will feature the cast performing a few songs from the play and meeting guests to take…
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Athenians all-girl robotics squad competes at New Jersey regional competition
EAST BRUNSWICK – The Athenians, a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) robotics squad comprised of nine Girl Scouts came in first place at an FLL qualifying competition on Nov. 17, sponsored by Central Jersey College Prep School in Somerset as part of the FLL’s 2018-19 qualifying meets. The…
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Jackson Police Beat, Dec. 26
The Jackson Police Department reported the following incidents that occurred in the municipality: • Three police officers sustained what were described as minor injuries as they attempted to restrain a suicidal teenager. Police said that at 1:33 a.m. Dec. 14, officers Chris Schinder, Shannon Foote and Joe Pante responded to a Jackson residence to investigate…
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Montessori Kids Universe to hold open house prior to grand opening
In anticipation of its grand opening, Montessori Kids Universe will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the school, 2525 Route 130 south, Building E, South Brunswick. Visitors will meet with the head of school and teachers, explore the benefits of Montessori education and learn about all their…
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Three Old Bridge employees honored for their service
OLD BRIDGE – The highest honor for Old Bridge employees – the Above & Beyond award – was presented to three township employees during the second annual Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon. Stephen Mamakas of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, Beth Cunningham of the Finance Department and Anahita Feltz of the Silver Linings Senior Center…
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Monroe library to accept food instead of fines
The Monroe Township Public Library will offer amnesty for overdue materials in exchange for non-perishable food donations from Jan. 2-31 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. All donations will benefit the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), which collects and distributes non-perishable items at no cost to over 80 local food pantries…
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Parsons Elementary School families participate in coding event
PHOTOS COURTESY OF LYNN McMILLAN Parsons Elementary School in North Brunswick held Family Coding Night on Dec. 5 as its Hour of Code event, part of the nationwide Computer Science Education Week. Families were invited to try coding puzzles together in order to demystify code and show that anyone can learn the basics. PHOTOS COURTESY OF…
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Brandeis University meeting to focus on diva Sophie Tucker
Brandeis University Middlesex Chapter will meet at 1 p.m. on Jan. 16 to discuss Sophie Tucker as the “Last of the Red Hot Mamas” at the East Brunswick Library, Civic Center Drive off Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The business icon wowed audiences from 1906-66 as an early champion of women’s rights, a passionate philanthropist and…
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Our Lady of Victories Dynamic Catholic Kids Club, VFW Post 4699 participate in Wreaths Across America
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JILLIAN LEONARD Our Lady of Victories Dynamic Catholic Kids Club participated in Wreaths across America with members of VFW Post 4699 on Dec. 15.
