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Experienced board members are needed
During the time I served on the Millstone Township Board of Education, my fellow board members and I, many of whom are running in the 2016 election on Nov. 8, accomplished tremendous things, including delivering effectively flat school budgets for five years, a claim not many school districts in New Jersey can make, along with…
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St. James’ Christmas Bazaar set for Nov. 19
St. James Memorial Episcopal Church will hold a Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 19 at 69 Broad St., Eatontown. Crafts for children will be held from 2-3 p.m. Start holiday shopping early. Christmas ornaments (including collectibles from Hallmark), holiday decorations, linens, jewelry, crafts, food and baked items will be available for purchase.…
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Church rummage sale set for Nov. 11, 12
Morganville United Methodist Church will hold a “nearly new” rummage sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 11 and from 9 a.m.-noon on Nov. 12 at 215 Conover Rd., Morganville. Items for sale include men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes; toys, games and books; bed and bath linens; housewares; and art and home décor.…
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Annual Zilinski memorial run/walk set for Nov. 6
LINCROFT — The 11th annual Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial 3.5-mile run and 2-mile walk are slated for Sunday, Nov. 6 (rain or shine), at Christian Brothers Academy, 850 Newman Springs Road. The event will begin at 10 a.m. The event is held in honor and memory of U.S. Army Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II, who…
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Middlesex County College to honor veterans Nov. 10
Middlesex County College will salute military veterans with a special program on Nov. 10 at 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. The program will include a reception for a statewide veterans art exhibit and Operation Shoebox NJ, an organization in which volunteers pack supplies to be sent to military members overseas. A speech will also be given by George Lisicki, a college trustee…
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Diwali celebration slated at library
The Metuchen Public Library will celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights, from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at 480 Middlesex Ave. Stop by to see a variety of dance performances and participate in some arts and crafts workshops, which will include diya and rangoli decorations. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For more information, call the…
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Support group for job seekers to meet at Metuchen Library
The Metuchen Library will hold a support group for job seekers on Nov. 2, 9 and 16 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 480 Middlesex Ave. The Job Seeker Support Group provides a forum for discussing all aspects of a job search with others. Job Seeker Support Group Leader Ed Levinson…
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Independent candidate endorsed for Edison BOE
With the heat of the U.S. presidential election, we all talk about politics a lot. However, this election is special to me this year for another reason. My friend, Shannon Peng, is running for the Edison Board of Education. When I first heard of her decision, I paused for a few seconds as I know…
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Monument signifies importance of mills in Spotswood’s history
SPOTSWOOD — A newly constructed monument that has been dedicated in Spotswood was designed to remind all passersby that the local economy, as far back as the early 18th century, was largely dependent on milling. Milling substrates included logs used to make paper, various grains and even tobacco used in commercial snuff products, according to…
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