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JCP&L continues tree trimming project
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) forestry contractors are scheduled to trim trees in more than 60 municipalities over the next two months as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain proper clearances around electrical equipment to help protect against tree-related outages. Locally, Old Bridge in Middlesex County and Aberdeen, Englishtown, Freehold, Freehold Township, Hazlet, Holmdel,…
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Student-made doghouses to be displayed at Oct. 22 DogFest
EDISON — Students on the East Brunswick and Piscataway campuses of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) are building tiny houses — for dogs and for charity. The doghouses will be auctioned off at the annual DogFest on Oct. 22 at Roosevelt Park in Edison to benefit Canine Companions for Independence, which trains…
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Monmouth County Historical Association offers free admission this Saturday, Sept. 24
FREEHOLD – Each of Monmouth County Historical Association’s five historic house museums, together with the museum at 70 Court St., will be open free of charge in celebration of Smithsonian magazine’s 12th annual Museum Day Live! on Saturday, Sept. 24. This is the last weekend to visit the historic house museums before they close…
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Fallen firefighters to be honored at national memorial service
A South Amboy and a Keasbey firefighter who died in the line of duty will be honored during a national memorial service. Fire Police Officer Gerald M. Celecki, 70, of the South Amboy Fire Department, died after he collapsed at the scene of a gas leak on Oct. 14, 2015. Deputy Chief Thomas J. Kolarick, 41,…
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Breast cancer awareness seminar slated
Metuchen Public Library and JFK Breast Center will hold a free seminar on Breast Cancer Awareness from 7-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. The Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will welcome specialists from the JFK Breast Center to discuss the importance of early detection and available screening options. Anyone with questions regarding breast health and…
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North Brunswick schools recognized for energy-saving measures
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Faculty and staff in the North Brunswick school district are being recognized for their efforts to reduce energy use while increasing cost savings within the district. North Brunswick has achieved a 21 percent cost savings totaling $4,020,947 in 94 months since forming a strategic alliance with Cenergistic, a national…
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Red Bank Public Library launches new website, slates events
RED BANK — The Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St., has announced the launch of its redesigned website, which has new visuals and features. The new site has the same address at www.redbanklibrary.org. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The Red Bank Public Library has set up a donation drop-off box for the SPCA.…
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Sayreville officials seeking aid for Eisenhower Drive residents
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council is looking to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide relief to residents of Eisenhower Drive. Councilmen Art Rittenhouse and Stephen Grillo spoke about their recommendations to champion the cause of residents on that street. Residents there were not eligible for a state buyout under the Blue…
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Matawan Day 2016 to be held Sept. 24
Mayor Joseph Altomonte announced “Matawan Day 2016” will be held from noon-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 on Main Street, Matawan. A parade honoring the Olympic Bronze Medalist in fencing, Monica Aksamit, will begin at noon at Terhune Park and Main Street and end at Ravine Drive and Main Street. At the end of the parade, …
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