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Millstone resident to study in Belfast
MILLSTONE – Rachel Schlegel of Millstone Township has received a place on a Fulbright Summer Institute to study at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland. The United States-United Kingdom Fulbright Commission is the only bilateral, transatlantic scholarship program, offering awards and summer programs for study or research in any field, at any accredited U.S. or…
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Safe boating course set for June 6, 7
Coast Boating School LLC will conduct a New Jersey mandatory safe boating course, under the New Jersey State Law, at Oceanport First Aid, Oceanport, from 6-9:30 p.m. on June 6 and June 7. The cost is $75. For more information or to register, call 732-279-0562.
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Rumson appoints new acting municipal judge
RUMSON — Judge Nicole Sonnenblick was appointed as the acting municipal court judge for the Borough of Rumson through an April 12 Borough Council resolution. She is filling in for Judge Richard Thompson, whose term expires Dec. 31. Mayor Ekdahl conducted the swearing-in ceremony while Sonnenblick’s husband, Peter Licata, held the Bible. “Judge Sonnenblick was…
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Operas slated at high school
LITTLE SILVER — The vocal majors of Red Bank Regional High School’s (RBR) Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VPA) will present operas at 7 p.m. May 20 and 21 at 101 Ridge Road. Both shows will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra. On May 20, “Orfeo ed Euridice,” by 18th-century composer Christoph Willibald von Gluck, will be…
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Local high school receives top 10 percent ranking
LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) was recognized as one of the best high schools in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2016 rankings April 19. RBR received Silver Medal status, ranking in the top 10 percent of high schools in the nation. U.S. News &…
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Health, wellness series on tap at library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will sponsor a series of upcoming health and wellness programs. Yoga and guided-meditation coach Leah Chevalier will present a meditation seminar at 7 p.m. May 24. Chevalier will instruct and guide participants in methods that can be incorporated into daily routines. A program…
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Parade, services to mark S.A. Memorial Day
South Amboy will host its Memorial Day Parade and Services May 21. All veterans are invited to walk in the parade. Marchers will line up at 11 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Stevens Avenue. The parade will proceed at noon down Stevens Avenue to John Street and up Broadway to City Hall, North…
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Chamber schedules breakfast meeting
The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy will hold its next breakfast meeting 8-9:30 a.m. May 24 at the Ocean Bay Diner, 1803 Route 35 South, Sayreville. The event will begin with networking and breakfast. A talk by Sayreville Borough Councilman Arthur Rittenhouse will follow. Cost is $15 for members and…
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Nominations sought for business awards
The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy is sponsoring its 22nd annual Business Leader of the Year Awards to honor local business people who have worked to improve and expand business opportunities in the community. One recipient will be selected from each community — Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy —…
