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Student-made doghouses to be displayed at Oct. 22 DogFest
EDISON — Students on the East Brunswick and Piscataway campuses of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) are building tiny houses — for dogs and for charity. The doghouses will be auctioned off at the annual DogFest on Oct. 22 at Roosevelt Park in Edison to benefit Canine Companions for Independence, which trains…
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Fallen firefighters to be honored at national memorial service
A South Amboy and a Keasbey firefighter who died in the line of duty will be honored during a national memorial service. Fire Police Officer Gerald M. Celecki, 70, of the South Amboy Fire Department, died after he collapsed at the scene of a gas leak on Oct. 14, 2015. Deputy Chief Thomas J. Kolarick, 41,…
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Breast cancer awareness seminar slated
Metuchen Public Library and JFK Breast Center will hold a free seminar on Breast Cancer Awareness from 7-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. The Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will welcome specialists from the JFK Breast Center to discuss the importance of early detection and available screening options. Anyone with questions regarding breast health and…
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Red Bank Public Library launches new website, slates events
RED BANK — The Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St., has announced the launch of its redesigned website, which has new visuals and features. The new site has the same address at www.redbanklibrary.org. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The Red Bank Public Library has set up a donation drop-off box for the SPCA.…
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Matawan Day 2016 to be held Sept. 24
Mayor Joseph Altomonte announced “Matawan Day 2016” will be held from noon-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 on Main Street, Matawan. A parade honoring the Olympic Bronze Medalist in fencing, Monica Aksamit, will begin at noon at Terhune Park and Main Street and end at Ravine Drive and Main Street. At the end of the parade, …
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South River ordered to commence revaluation
SOUTH RIVER — The New Jersey Division of Taxation has ordered the Borough of South River to commence a property tax revaluation because the borough has been delinquent in complying with state law and its county tax board has failed to provide proper oversight. South River has not had a revaluation since 1986, and its last…
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Business Brief
Judith Chirico, owner of Interior Design Directions in Hightstown, was recently honored for her design work at Labebe Restaurant in North Brunswick. She received a Silver Award for Design Excellence in the Hospitality category by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. Like the restaurant’s name, the new space honors the legacy…
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Business Brief
A Cut Above Barber Shop will hold its 10-year anniversary by celebrating its recent renovation at 193 Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick. The town shop still does the old fashioned straight razor shave with hot lather and towel. Shoe shining, men’s manicures and pedicures, a cigar bar, a beverage bar and haircuts are offered as…
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Items needed for silent auction fundraiser
Monmouth Arts is seeking items for an annual silent auction fundraiser. “PARTY” will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 at The Asbury in Asbury Park. Gifts of “experience” such as show tickets, behind-the-scenes tours, and classes are highly coveted by guests. A donation not only supports Monmouth Arts, but helps promote your organization…
