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E. Brunswick council decides not to support construction of charter school
BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Though Councilwoman Denise Contrino put forth a motion that would allow for the construction of the Hatikvah International Charter School Academy, her fellow council members did not support the motion. At a May 20 meeting of the Township Council, Contrino offered a resolution for construction of a…
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Strawberry Festival planned at church
St. George’s Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will host its second annual Strawberry Festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1. The event will take place rain or shine. The festival will feature fresh strawberries, shortcakes, smoothies, homemade cakes and pies, vendors, handmade crafts, plants and church tours. A face-painter will be on hand for…
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Parish to sponsor June 2 blood drive
Immaculate Conception Church will host its parish blood drive, conducted by New Jersey Blood Services, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 2 in the campus cafeteria, Immaculata Drive, Spotswood. Donors must be in good health and free of cold symptoms, at least 18 years of age (individuals above age 75 may donate with a letter…
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Youth Police Academy set for July in E.B.
The East Brunswick Police Department is accepting applications for its eighth annual Youth Police Academy. The academy will be held July 8-12 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Churchill Junior High School. A final graduation ceremony will be held on the evening of July 12. The academy is open to individuals from 10 to…
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Praise for governor’s veto of EMS redesign bill
What better way is there to mark National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (May 19-25) than to thank Gov. Chris Christie for his veto of S1650/A2463, the so-called EMS redesign bill? Twice in 16 months, the governor rejected an ill-conceived attempt to push out New Jersey’s EMS volunteers and replace them with a system of…
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Center Stage to offer summer dance camps
Above: Dancers from Center Stage pose before a superheroes performance. The studio will be holding dance camps this summer. Center Stage Dance and Theater School, with locations in East Brunswick, Marlboro and Ocean Township, will begin its summer program classes in the next few weeks. Stage Struck is a musical theater camp for ages 5…
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Grants offered for storm-impacted residents who remain in the area
The Christie administration has launched the reNew Jersey Stronger housing assistance initiative to grant rebuilding funds to those affected by superstorm Sandy. Under reNew Jersey Stronger, which was announced May 24, homeowners whose primary residences were damaged by the storm in Middlesex, Monmouth and seven other New Jersey counties may apply for two grant programs.…
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EBTV recognized at JAM Video Awards Festival
BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Instead of shining the spotlight around town, EBTV — or Channel 3 as it is more affectionately known by East Brunswick residents — now finds itself in the spotlight. The local broadcasting station was recognized for excellence after emerging as this year’s “station with the most wins”…
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