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This week’s photo assignment: Youth sports participation
Danke, a 7-year-old dachshund (l), and Ginger, a 1-year-old beagle, are two sleepy dogs. Greater Media Newspapers readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO BY JOSEPH GREER/StringFly@GMNews Last week we asked for your pet photos and many of you responded. Thank you for participating. Now we are looking for more! We are…
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North Brunswick community shows how much it cares
Annual Care to Walk to end breast and ovarian cancer will be held on Oct. 21 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Evelyn Smirnow’s life changed forever on Oct. 26, 1997, the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer. For about two months prior to that fateful Friday, the North Brunswick resident had…
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Local company makes up ways to help breast cancer survivors
L’Oreal USA in Cranbury holds events throughout the year to support the Komen Foundation BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The Ultimate Air Dogs show was just one part of a funfilled day in August to raise money for Komen for the Cure. JENNIFER AMATO Nine years ago, an employee in the distribution center of L’Oreal…
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Leaf it alone: Curbside leaves become compost
MCIA will begin Yard Waste Recycling Program soon Middlesex County will begin its Yard Waste Recycling Program in a few weeks. Under the direction of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA), curbside leaves are processed into compost, which is decayed organic matter used to improve soil structure and nutrient levels. Each year, between 15,000 and…
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Tree removal
Trees are being removed on the future site of MainStreetNB on Route 1. A truck relocates a tree last week to a “safe zone” area for trees that will be saved and relocated in the future into the village landscaping. Though roughly 360 trees will be cut down, 1,400 shade trees will be replanted as…
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Pioneer Club puts new spin on exercise
Adults with disabilities can attend bicycle spin class BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick Township’s Pioneer Recreation Club is teaming up with New York Sports Club of Monmouth Junction for the first time to offer exercise classes for its members. The Pioneer Club, a programming body for township residents aged 21…
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Rocky Top Dog Park open house
Dog demonstrations and discussions will take place at Rocky Top Dog Park, 4106 Route 27, South Brunswick, on Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Dog trainer Heather Corum of The Canine Company will discuss dog behavior and handling. There will also be raffles and prizes. Nonmembers must bring their dog’s current license and proof…
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S.B. receives high score on Best Practices worksheet
The township of South Brunswick received a 90 percent score on its New Jersey Best Practices worksheet, which ensures that South Brunswick will receive all of its allotted state funding. The Best Practices worksheet — a required 50-question form that inquires about a town’s business practices — addresses general management, budget, financial standards, and budget…
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Where will you be when the zombies invade?
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer It was zombies as far as the eye could see at last year’s New Jersey Zombie Walk on the Asbury Park boardwalk. This year’s Zombie Walk is expected to draw a larger crowd when the event takes place on Oct. 6 on the boardwalk and the zombies march to Cookman…
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