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Elks to celebrate on New Year’s Eve
The East Brunswick Elks, 21 Oakmont Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve Party 8 p.m. Dec. 31 through 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2013. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $55 per person; price includes a hot buffet, an open bar, desserts, a champagne toast and party favors. Guests may bring their own…
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Youngster plays Santa for kids in hospital
Kayla Aguiar’s third annual hot chocolate and toy drive collects items for children’s hospital BY TOM CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Thanks to 13-year-old Kayla Aguiar, children at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick woke up last Saturday to find that Santa had visited them a little early. Kayla, a fourth-grader at…
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Acting classes open to youngsters
Classes for young people ages 5-17 will begin Jan. 19 at the Playhouse Acting Academy, East Brunswick Community Arts Center (home of Playhouse 22), 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Youngsters will be divided into three separate age groups. Enrollment is under way. Individuals who sign up by Dec. 31 will receive an early-enrollment discount. Playhouse…
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Holiday dinner planned for Dec. 21 at YMCA
A complimentary Community Holiday Dinner will be held Dec. 21 at the Old Bridge Y, 1 Mannino Park Drive. There will be two seatings, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. The Y plans to bring the community together for a holiday gathering and fellowship in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and in recognition of the community’s relief…
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Sewage rates at Winding Woods apartment complex will decrease
Court rules that Sayreville cannot charge higher rates there than at other complexes BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A decision that allowed the borough of Sayreville to charge the Winding Woods apartment complex with a higher sewer bill than other apartment complexes in the borough has been reversed. The Superior Court of New…
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Good girls and boys are on track
Six-year-old Jakub Levai (c), of Parlin, waits with other children for the arrival of Santa Claus during the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Fire & First Aid Vehicles Parade, held at the Transit Plaza in South Amboy on Dec. 5. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Four-year-old Samantha Tritto, of South Amboy, visits with Santa Claus.…
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Forgive and forget this holiday season
Tis the season to “Let go! Let God!” Give patience and peace a try. The years have brought about many conflicts in our lives, which never seem to fade away. The old grudges, family feuds and misunderstandings stay with us, because we don’t take the time or are afraid to talk about the unresolved hurts…
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Cheesequake fire company grateful to residents
The Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company sincerely thanks the residents of Old Bridge Fire District No. 2 for their generosity as we brought Santa around town. Happy holidays from our families to yours. Scott Kennedy Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company Old Bridge
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