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Knights to sponsor Pancake Breakfast
St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council will host its Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon April 7 in the St. Lawrence Parish Center, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $6 per person for adults, $4 for children under age 12. Reservations are…
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Bunny to attend breakfast at Elks
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., will hold its Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 9 a.m.-noon March 30. The menu will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes, hash browns and more. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for youngsters ages 8-12. Children under age 8 will be admitted free of charge. All…
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Clothing drive to support Rebels
The Sayrewoods South (SWS) Rebels will hold a Used Clothing Collection 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in April at the SWS Rebels Clubhouse, Old Bridge. Proceeds will be used to replace the field lighting destroyed by superstorm Sandy, and for uniforms and equipment. Items sought include wearable, usable men’s, women’s and children’s clothing;…
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Broadway area of South Amboy to get a facelift
Block grants will fund façade renovations BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city is planning to put 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds toward the Broadway façade program. Business Administrator Camille Tooker explained that the city took three years’ worth of allocations and put it toward more than $100,000 in improvements at…
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Old Bridge mulls full-day kindergarten
Staff Writer BY THOMAS CASTLES OLD BRIDGE — Discussions on the prospective implementation of full-day kindergarten classes in the district’s 12 elementary schools are in full swing. “We are proposing a two-class pilot to begin next September,” Interim Superintendent of Schools Tim Brennan said. “It would take a lot of work, but we think we…
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Buono ‘passionate’ about running for governor
Democrat is optimistic about her chances against Chris Christie in November BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Barbara Buono State Sen. Barbara Buono’s long and ambitious political career could easily have become the center of her life. But, despite her passion for politics, the longtime Metuchen resident said her children have always come first. “They’re my…
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New Jerseyans have fresh perspective on farming
More growers are going organic, joining communitysupported agriculture BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Elaine Taylor tends to the organic crops that are grown at Shangri La Farm, Howell. About one year ago, Taylor co-founded a cooperative whose members pay $35 for a 15-pound bag of seasonal produce, a half-dozen eggs, a piece of cheese and…
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Canceled inspection leads to questioning of O’Brien’s ethics
Sayreville mayor denies claims, believes discrimination is evident BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Editor’s Note: For the Record This article should have indicated that a complaint against the Shree Dwarkadhish Temple in Parlin was filed by an individual who happens to be on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The complaint that led to a March…
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Beriont, defense are key for Lancers’ softball team
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent St. John Vianney High School’s softball team is counting on a combination of dominant pitching and an emerging lineup to continue its winning ways one year after graduating four seniors. Last year, the Lancers won their Shore Conference division and the Monmouth County Tournament, in addition to making trips to the…
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