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South Brunswick prepares for emerald ash borer
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Township Council has approved a township-wide street side and park tree inventory, with the major goal to identify the locations, quantity, condition and size of ash trees located on public property. This inventory will provide data to develop a mitigation plan for the emerald ash borer, a devastating…
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Chili fest seeks entrants, attendees
The Sayreville Athletics Association will hold a Chili Cookoff from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Buddies Tavern & Banquet Hall, 277 Johnson Lane, Parlin. The participation fee is $20. Admission fee for sampling is $10. There will be entertainment, $600 in cash prizes, a cash bar and door prizes. For more information,…
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Grant to provide assistance in citizenship process
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) announced that Edison’s Literacy New Jersey, Inc. was awarded a U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) FY16 Citizenship and Integration Grant for $100,000 to help permanent residents prepare for and apply for U.S. citizenship. Literacy New Jersey will use the award to expand the range of citizenship preparation services…
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Doctor gains OK to convert home to office space
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Given a second chance before the Marlboro Planning Board, a physician has received approval to convert an existing home into a medical office and to construct an addition to that structure. The structure is on Robertsville Road (Route 520), just west of Route 9 in Marlboro. The applicant,…
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‘Experience Bollywood’ bazaar set for Sept. 24
The Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton Shopping Center will present a night of Indian culture from 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison St., Princeton. Highlights include the “Experience Bollywood” bazaar from 5-7 p.m., offering Indian henna tattoos, Bollywood makeovers and family-friendly arts and crafts. From 7-8:30 p.m., enjoy live performances…
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‘Beats in the Borough’ marching band competition slated
The Pride of Metuchen Marching Band will be the host to the second “Beats in the Borough” from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 25. Over six high-profile high school marching bands from around the Garden State will perform at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. This is an annual Tournament of Bands Outdoor Competition held…
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Performers of the Week
The scholastic sport season is up and running and these are some of the outstanding performances from the just completed opening week of the fall campaign. Old Bridge High School kicker Jon Sammarco helped the Knights gain a measure of revenge on South Brunswick in the Sept. 9 season-opening football game for both teams. Sammarco’s…
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Special education consultant will assist Freehold K-8
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough K-8 School District is seeking assistance from a special education consultant in order to address an achievement gap that has been identified between general education pupils and pupils who receive special education instruction. The Freehold Intermediate School, where students in grades six through eight are…
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Knight, Bombers kick off football seasons in winning fashion
By Warren Rappleyea The Old Bridge High School and Sayreville War Memorial High School football teams are both off to a good start, as they look to once again qualify for the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V playoffs and content for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division championship. The Knights took an exciting 31-28…
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