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‘Twilight in Triana’ gala set for dance troupe
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will hold “Twilight in Triana” gala and fundraiser 3:30 p.m. March 18 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. Wear your most colorful Gypsy outfits (best outfit will win a prize). The menu includes paella, Spanish tapas and sangria in an authentic Gypsy cueva (cave tavern) setting. Highlights include…
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Rotary collecting used bikes for P4P April 28
Pedals for Progress (P4P), in its effort to recycle bicycles properly, is having a used bike collection sponsored by the South River — East Brunswick Rotary Club. Anyone with an adult or child’s bicycle in repairable condition is urged to donate his or her bike to this cause. Bikes may be dropped off from 9…
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Our Lady of Lourdes gives cook a night off
Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, will benefit from Cook’s Night Off, a fundraiser in conjunction with McDonald’s, 600 Georges Road, North Brunswick. Mc- Donald’s will donate 15 percent of all sales — eat in or take out — from 5 to 8 p.m. March 26. No flier is necessary.
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Longtime Scout leader ready for next chapter
Sixteen of his 19 Eagle Scouts turn out to honor retiring scoutmaser from East Bruns. BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Mr B’s Eagles include (standing, l-r) Jeff Newman, Matt Mariani, Andrew Mariani, Matt Cotov, Anthony Buccigrossi Jr., Anthony Buccigrossi Sr., Vincent Buccigrossi, Trevor Endler, Justin Bravman, Jake Cotov, Ian Luxenberg and Rohan Thakore, and (kneeling, lr) Lawrence…
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St. Patrick’s Day dinner slated at VFW The Milltown-North Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Clark-Moetz Post 2319, 45 Broad St., Milltown, will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. March 17. A dinner of salad, corned beef and cabbage, red potatoes, rye bread, Irish soda bread, homemade desserts, coffee and…
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Spotswood men charged in home burglaries in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK — Two residents of Spotswood have been charged in connection with recent burglaries in the township’s Pine Ridge neighborhood. Police said three homes were burglarized on Jan. 26, two on Pine Ridge Drive and one on Mitchell Avenue. In all three cases, entry to the residences appeared to have been gained through the…
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Milltown moves ahead with substation fix-ups
Electric advisory panel issues first recommendations; fate of utility still undetermined BY JASON COHEN Correspondent A committee charged with studying Milltown’s electric utility has recommended a series of improvements to the power substation while research continues toward a long-term plan. The Milltown Electric Advisory Committee, which was formed in November, two months after Hurricane Irene…
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“Carousel” at Spotswood High School
Spotswood High School sophomore Yasmin Siglam, 15, portrays Carrie Pipperidge while senior Krista Vitello, 18, plays the part of Julie Jordan during a dress rehearsal for the school’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel.” Shows run March 15-18 at the school, 105 Summerhill Road. To order tickets or for more information, contact Chris Slavicek at…
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Parents raise new concerns over Applegarth conditions
Monroe school officials vow air quality will be safe for students BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Parents of fourth- and fifth-graders set to attend Applegarth Elementary School in September continue to raise concerns over the safety and feasibility of reopening the school. The Monroe Township Board of Education is proceeding with remediation and renovation efforts…
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