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Halloween parade scheduled at farm
Giamarese Farm, 155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, will sponsor its Halloween Parade for Kids 1-2 p.m. Oct. 28. Youngsters in costume will have a chance to win a gift card. Age categories are as follows: infant-3 years old, 4-8 years old, and 9-12 years old. All participants will win a hayride at the end…
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Forum prepares today’s seniors for tomorrow
Aging In Place Partnership provides information on health, wellness and safety BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Jessica Stephenson (l) learns how to play a Native American flute from Pat Kay during the Aging in Place Partnership forum “Preparing Today For Tomorrow” at the South Brunswick Senior Center on Oct. 20. PHOTO COURTESY OF JACQUE RUBEL…
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Ghost-tracking moms tour local sites
Nighttime hunt of area ‘haunts’ brings out scares and screams BY LIZZ DINNIGAN Correspondent An alleged ghost presence at Rose Hill Cemetery, located off Ravine Drive in Matawan. On a typical Tuesday evening, normal 40-something moms can be found preparing dinner for their families or helping their kids with homework. I, on the other hand,…
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Tours of Heathcote Farm offered on Nov. 4
On Sunday, Nov. 4 the Kingston Historical Society (KHS) will offer tours of the Heathcote Farm House in Kingston and provide an opportunity to visit the grounds. Tours, led by historian Clifford Zink, will begin at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required, and can be made by emailing [email protected] or…
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Chabad Jewish Center celebrates anniversary
The Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will celebrate its 10-year anniversary 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the East Brunswick Hilton, 3 Tower Center Boulevard. The celebration will include a fullcourse dinner and entertainment provided by musician Yoel Sharabi. For reservations, visit www.chabadsouthbrunswick.com/dinner or call 732- 398-9492.
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So. Brunswick adds to its open space inventory
Himmel Property’s 40 acres will be left undeveloped BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The township and Middlesex County Freeholders announced Oct. 18 that they have added an additional 40 acres of property to the town’s existing 2,000-plus acres via the Open Space Preservation program. The Himmel Property, a former farm along Davidson…
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Senior students project into the future with senior projects
DeVry University students create real-world solutions for local businesses BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Students at DeVry University in North Brunswick created a business solution for J.P. Services Inc., a landscaping company in Milltown that was looking to increase its exposure in the Brunswick area. The students presented their flyers, brochures and website during the…
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N.B. schools receive Energy Star label, award
District has saved more than $2 million in energy expenses over the past four years BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The North Brunswick Township school district is continuously proving its commitment to energy efficiency. During the Oct. 17 school board meeting, Ross Kelly, vice president of Energy Education, presented the Chairman’s Sustainability Award to the…
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Local haunts
Guests listen as Allan Savolaine (not pictured) relates stories about some of the graves at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Matawan, on Oct. 20. The two-hour tour included tales of the 1916 Matawan Creek shark attack victims, the Great Matawan fire of 1901, and ghost sightings at Rose Hill. The cemetery tour is one of many…
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