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Edison unveils murals at town hall
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Thomas Edison’s light shines through the arts as members of the Edison Arts Society unveiled two ceramic murals along the entrance way leading into the Edison Municipal Building at 100 Municipal Boulevard. Fernando Silva, an internationally known artist and township resident, spent 3,000 man hours making the 400…
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Baird Homestead will host Harvest Fest
MILLSTONE – Residents and guests are invited to visit an historic property for a seasonal event in Millstone Township. The Thomas Baird Homestead, 24 Baird Road, will host the annual Harvest Fest on Oct. 15 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Admission is $5. The event is presented by the Friends of Millstone Township Historic Registered Properties. According…
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Howell zoning board approves cell tower on Route 9
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a use variance and site plan for a wireless communications facility with a monopole tower on Route 9 north near Wyckoff Mills Road in Howell. During a Sept. 26 meeting, attorney Lynne Dunn presented an application on behalf of New York…
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Local animal rescue receives donation from Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 fame
Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society has received a $10,000 grant from the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, a nonprofit organization lead by singer-songwriter Rob Thomas and his wife Marisol. “The Sidewalk Angels Foundation has surprised, humbled and inspired us once again,” said Christie Artlotta, executive director of Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society. “This…
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Michaud appointed to school board
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer The seat on the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education that is held by a resident of Allentown has been filled. On Sept. 21, board members voted to appoint Lara Michaud of Allentown to serve the remainder of the term that was previously held by Doug Anthony of…
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Walk will aid fight against domestic violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. South Brunswick will hold a walk to stop domestic violence at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Wetherill Historic Site, 269 Georges Rd., Dayton. Wear a purple shirt and bring a flashlight. Attendees are asked to bring a shoebox filled with personal hygiene products such as soap, washcloth,…
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Sit down or grab-and-go at Pasta Palooza
The North Brunswick Township High School Parents Soccer Association will hold Pasta Palooza from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the American Legion, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Dinners are $12 per person eat in, $40 for a family of four (two adult maximum) eat in, or take out for $15. For more information, email…
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Trail Fun Run to benefit children with brain injuries
Sayreville’s Hit the Bricks 5K Trail Fun Run / Walk will be held at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 8, rain or shine, at the Capik Nature Preserve, Cheesequake Road, Sayreville. Register at sayrevillerec.com. For more information, call 732-390-7096. Proceeds to benefit Sayreville Brain Injured Children.
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Aberdeen joins other towns to fund legal action against utility’s proposal
ABERDEEN — In a shared services action, the Aberdeen Township Council has approved a plan for the municipality to join forces with other Bayshore towns to fund legal and engineering costs for the fight against Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) proposal to construct power transmission lines along the North Jersey Coast Line between Aberdeen…
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