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Bears looks to build on GMC win in state tourney
By Jimmy Allinder Things have radically changed in the space of three seasons for Sydney Greenspan and Allie Warren, a pair of seniors on the East Brunswick High School girls basketball team. As freshmen, Greenspan and Warren played for a team that finished 5-20 and were anxiously looking forward to the spring and softball season.…
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E.B. Schools schedules kindergarten signups
East Brunswick Public Schools will hold full-day kindergarten registration March 8-11 for the 2016-17 school year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 31 are eligible for admission to kindergarten in September. Residents should register at their home school. Individuals who are unsure of their home school may call the transportation…
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Designer Bag Bingo to benefit pet rescue
New Beginnings Animal Rescue will host its Luck O’ the Irish Designer Bag Bingo March 18 at St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Hall, Pine Street, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission tickets cost $30 each and include three bingo cards for 10 games, a door-prize ticket,…
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E.B. district accepting preschool requests
East Brunswick Public Schools offers a general-education inclusive preschool program open to all 3- and 4-year-olds who reside in East Brunswick. Youngsters must be age 3 by Oct. 31, and not age-eligible for kindergarten (age 5 by Oct. 31) in order to participate in the preschool program beginning in September. Classes are taught by certified…
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Thanks go out to caring police officers
Last week my dad had a medical issue and was assisted by members of both the East Brunswick and South River police departments. To say that these fine officers did their job well wouldn’t even begin to describe how much they went above and beyond for our family. At 93, my dad has had a…
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VFW grateful to supermarket staff
East Brunswick Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 would like to thank Anthony Algazzini and Barbara Rebele and all the other staff members at Stop & Shop, East Brunswick, for allowing us to solicit food for Thanksgiving and Christmas for our homeless veterans. Thomas Coohill Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133…
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Seniors offer trip to winery, casino
The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor an April 3 trip to the Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City, and Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. from the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. Return will be at approximately 9 p.m. Cost is $55 per person and includes a family-style lunch at…
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March Arts Madness will kick off in E.B.
The East Brunswick Arts Commission will sponsor its upcoming March Arts Madness series of concerts and lectures at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The opening event, a concert featuring a trio performing on flute, cello and piano, is set for 3 p.m. March 6. Flutist Mary Schmidt, cellist Elizabeth Thompson and…
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Library extends book sale, clothing drive
The Jamesburg Public Library Winter Book Sale and Clothing Drive will continue through March 5 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The event originally was set to conclude Feb. 29. The sale features gently used books including New York Times bestselling fiction; children’s picture books, easy readers and early chapter books; military-history books; cookbooks; craft…
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