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Aquatic center anticipates improvements
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — In celebration of its 20th year of operation, Crystal Springs Aquatic Center will see a number of capital improvements. Members of the Township Council voted on July 15 to approve two resolutions authorizing the Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services to go out to bid on…
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5K Run/Walk to aid veterans, families
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor its second annual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser beginning at 9 a.m. July 28 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, behind University Radiology. Proceeds will benefit Home Front Hearts, a nonprofit that supports veterans and their families. For more information on the organization, log on…
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Smoking banned in public areas in Spotswood
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council narrowly passed an ordinance during its July 15 meeting that bans smoking in public parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and municipal properties. Council President Ed Seely and Councilman Curt Stollen voted to oppose the ordinance. Council members Frank LoSacco, Margaret Drozd and Nicholas Legakis voted to…
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Registration open for Vacation Bible School
Aldersgate United Methodist Church of East Brunswick will hold its Vacation Bible School Aug. 5-9. The theme will be “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God.” For registration information, contact Leslie Dziedziak at 732-238-7485 or [email protected].
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Block party event July 27 in South River
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship of East Brunswick will hold a community day block party July 27 at Polanka Veterans Park, 209 Williams St., South River. There will be free food, entertainment, inflatables for children, a health fair and a business fair. The block party will culminate a week’s worth of community service projects by students from…
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Tickets available to Boscov’s preview day
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sayreville, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a gala preview at the new Boscov’s at the Woodbridge Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 8. Only customers with tickets will be admitted into the store. The exclusive first look will feature merchandise, refreshments, entertainment, a chance to win prizes…
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Residents sound off on NJ Turnpike project
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Residents of Lawrence Brook Manor told the Township Council last week that the ongoing construction at New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 9 has impacted their quality of life and diminished their property values. Mayor David Stahl said at the July 15 council meeting that he surveyed the neighborhood…
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Brunswick area benefits from not-so-secret garden
Rutgers Gardens will hold open house July 27 By JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent This text will be replaced Rutgers Gardens features 180 acres of gardens, woods and fields nestled off Ryders Lane. An open house will be held Saturday. Traveling on Ryders Lane at 50 mph, motorists concentrating on driving may miss a small sign with…
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MCIA bond delayed due to concerns over Pucci’s salary
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A state agency has delayed a $19.5 million borrowing plan by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) over concerns about how $400,000 in fees will be spent. At its July 15 meeting, state Local Finance Board Chairman Tom Neff expressed concerns that a portion of the fees would go toward…
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