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Howell councilwoman returns to dais
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Councilwoman Pauline Smith received a round of applause from those in attendance at the Township Council’s April 18 meeting when she returned to her seat following a two-month absence. Smith said she had battled a viral infection. “I had no symptoms except I was very tired. I could have…
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Reformed Church Home receives handmade quilt
OLD BRIDGE – Doris Haug from the Piecemaker Quilters of Colts Neck Reformed Church recently presented a handmade quilt to the Reformed Church Home of Old Bridge. The quilt is made up of many four-inch by four-inch squares that were completed by congregants of several Reformed Churches in New Jersey, according to a statement prepared…
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Local foundation to award scholarships
The Robert J. and Deborah A. Chalfin Family Foundation Inc. is now accepting scholarship applications from students who will be graduating from high school in 2016. Those students who are interested in applying for the scholarship should go to www.chalfin.com and click the “foundation” tab to obtain an application. The 2016 application is due on…
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Hazlet to sponsor two NYC bus trips
Hazlet Recreation has announced bus trips to New York to see a Broadway play in April and a baseball game in July. A bus will depart from Hazlet Library, 251 Middle Road, at 11 a.m. April 30 for the 2 p.m. performance of “Something Rotten” at St. James Theatre. The cost is $116 per person…
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Park System sets Festival April 30 and May 1
The Monmouth County Park System announces a Creative Arts and Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 30 and May 1 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. See the works of fine artists from all mediums including pottery, jewelry, photography and painting. Also enjoy live music. Admission and parking are free. To learn…
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Retirement planning program set for May 5
Bryan Koslow, local Certified Public Accountant (CPA), will present the free workshop, “It’s Your Retirement, Are You Prepared?” at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, from 7-8:30 p.m. on May 5. Bryan will be speaking as a representative of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA). This workshop will cover the…
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Celebrate diversity with movies at the Woodbridge Main Library
The Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, will present a film series on Friday afternoons at 2 p.m. beginning May 6. The first movie is Hope Springs, a story of a long-married couple who try with the help of a renowned marriage counselor to reignite their passions for one another. On May 13, Calendar…
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Metuchen H.S. students participate in Optimum Community 7th annual ‘Charity Champions’ program
Optimum Community recently recognized students at Metuchen High School for participating in the seventh annual Charity Champions program that promotes volunteerism and encourages area high schools to raise funds for a charity of their choice. The school was presented with $1,000 to be donated to Breaking the Chain through Education, the students’ charity of choice.…
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John P. Stevens H.S. to host NJAJE State Jazz Finals April 30
Nine high school bands from across the state will be performing at the NJAJE State Jazz Finals, including both the nationally recognized John P. Stevens High School Jazz Ensemble and Lab Jazz Band, on April 30 at John P. Stevens High School, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Awards for outstanding soloists and sections will be distributed,…
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