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World Laughter Day to be observed May 5
The community is invited to celebrate World Laughter Day with wellness instructor Noreen Braman 2 p.m. May 5 in Veterans Park, at the triangle of East Railroad Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and Stockton Street, Jamesburg. The event will feature tips on how to laugh for no particular reason, reduce stress and have fun with family and…
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Open circuit
Ten-year-old Angelina Mota (c), along with other members of the YMCA Girls Club, takes part in the “Just Dance” station at the South Amboy YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day on April 27. The national initiative was held to improve families’ well-being by kickstarting healthier behaviors before summer. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR Members of the YMCA Girls…
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CODA
Playing the blame game over school tax increases GREG BEAN News out of East Brunswick about the school tax rate was a real kick in the teeth to homeowners whose taxes support the community’s school district, and could be to anyone across the state who has seen the value of their home diminished significantly as…
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business
A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently painted a senior citizen’s home in the Iselin section of Woodbridge as part of the “Tooling Around the Township” program. The crew power-washed and painted the exterior of the home, cleaned the yard and planted flowers. Columbia Bank, which donated all labor and materials, supports many local…
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Mayor claims O.B. residents are facing ‘double taxation’
Henry says town took $8 million in utility surplus to balance municipal budgets BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Although most residents have no issue with the quality of service provided by the Old Bridge Municipal Utility Authority (MUA), the autonomous entity in charge of providing water and sewage service to the township,…
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Freecycling event coming to E.B. May 5
The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will sponsor a Freecycling Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5 in the parking lot at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, Dunhams Corner Road. Freecycling is an opportunity to donate and recycle virtually anything and to take away anything that someone else leaves. The trading event is free…
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Samsel Upper Elementary teachers make test prep count
Mathmania Day helps students prepare for upcoming NJASK BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Samsel Upper Elementary resource teacher Donna MacDonald teaches an interactive lesson on the area and perimeter of shapes during the school’s Mathmania Day program, held April 26 and designed to help ease the worries of fourth-graders before they take the standardized NJASK…
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Good Shepherd pastor to be installed May 5
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3139 Route 516, Old Bridge, will mark the installation of Pastor Philip Ressler with a service scheduled for 3 p.m. May 5. A Cinco de Mayo celebration will follow the observance. RSVP to Marie at 732-679-8883.
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Tickets on sale for OBHS Tricky Tray
The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) PTSA will host its first Summer Knights Tricky Tray on May 17 at the high school, 4209 Route 516. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Drawings will begin at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket packages cost $30 each and include an admission ticket, two level-1 sheets, one level-2 sheets, one…
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