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Medicine take-back in Middlesex Cty. Sept. 29
Middlesex County municipalities, the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department, and Rutgers University will again participate in National Prescription Drug Take- Back, allowing attendees to dispose of unused medicines. On Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every municipality in Middlesex County, along with Rutgers University, will provide the opportunity to prevent prescription and over-the-counter drug…
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Residents of Monroe question iPad initiative
Officials defend device as beneficial educational tool BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — The district’s iPad initiative came under fire at the Sept. 12 Monroe Board of Education meeting as residents criticized school spending in light of increases in their recent tax bills. Officials sold the first batch of 2,000 iPads to lease-purchase newer…
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Paranormal expo returning to E.B.
The New Jersey Ghost Organization and the East Brunswick Elks Lodge will hold the fourth annual Para-X on Oct. 6 at the lodge on the lake, 21 Oakmont Ave. This event brings together unique vendors, psychic readings, local authors of the paranormal, groups from the tri-state area, lectures, food and drink, and more. Some of…
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Tickets on sale for Friends Tricky Tray
The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will hold a Tricky Tray Oct. 12 in the cafeteria at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Drawings will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission tickets may be purchased in advance for $8 at the library circulation desk; price includes one sheet of…
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Men’s club slates dinner for Oct. 5
The Sts. Peter and Paul ROC Men’s Club will hold a fish and chips dinner at the church hall, 10 Jeffrie Ave., South River, on Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out orders are available. Requested donation is $12. For more information, call 732-238-0735.
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Ethnic food on menu at church Fall Festival
Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church will host its annual Fall Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29 in the church hall, 76 Whitehead Ave., South River, behind the church. The event will feature ethnic foods such as pierogi, potato pancakes, blintzes, stuffed cabbage, soups, babkas and more. Other highlights will be live entertainment, gift…
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Open Space Pace highlights horses, land preservation
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will play at Freehold Raceway BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A parade of horses through Freehold Borough, a special race at Freehold Raceway, and a concert by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the historic harness racing track will all take place on Sept. 29.…
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Tickets available for Elks Charity Ball
The Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 Special Needs Children’s Committee will hold its 49th annual Charity Ball 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 20 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a stuffed-chicken dinner, a Viennese table, tap beer, wine, soda, a DJ and dancing and a chance to…
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School officials launch petition for funding
Residents call on school board to control spending BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — Moments after the Monroe Township Board of Education initiated a community-wide petition calling for its fair share of funding from the state, residents began signing their names in support. However, the hundreds of residents who packed the high school media…
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