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Firehouse will signal end of ‘Main St. USA’
The decision by the South River mayor and Borough Council to tear down the Elks building on Main Street is absolutely insane. When I first heard the news, I thought it was a joke. To encroach on a section of Main Street that is known for its beautiful houses will be the end of what…
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Monroe artist to kick off library’s residence series
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The works of Monroe artist Robert Heyer have been included in many juried shows and featured in several magazines. MONROE — With the stroke of a brush and a lifetime of experience, Robert Heyer is happy to share his knowledge with aspiring artists and admirers of his work. Heyer, a…
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Writing, getting published to be topic
Aprogram titled “The Nuts and Bolts of Writing a Book” is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event is designed for individuals who are looking for advice on getting a novel out of the idea stage and into the hands of an agent or…
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Restaurant event will benefit OLOL
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Jan. 20 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the donation to count. For fliers or…
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Man, 60, dies in Rt. 18 crash
EAST BRUNSWICK — A 60-year-old man died Jan. 14 following a motor vehicle accident on Route 18, according to police. The accident occurred at 12:25 a.m. at the intersection of Route 18 north and Arthur Street. Police said Jeffrey A. Dembinski of the Whiting section of Manchester, Ocean County, was traveling northbound in a 2007…
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Seminar to highlight new tax-law benefits
Income-tax preparer Glenn Bartram will offer a presentation titled “How To Maximize Your Income-Tax Refund” 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 29inthe community room at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. To RSVP, call 732-570-8987 by Jan. 24.
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Fabulous ’50s to come alive at Elks
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor its annual Fabulous ’50s Festival 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 5 at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue. Doors will open at 6 p.m. snow date is Feb. 19. The fundraiser will star Bill Turner and the Blue Smoke Band, with Joe Inacio as Elvis. A hot buffet, tap beer, wine…
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Film recalls famed music scene of 1980s
‘Rockin’ Brunswick’ captured unique period in New Brunswick BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer A lively scene gathers outside the Melody Bar in the 1980s. Many local bands performed at the venue, where popular entertainment personality Matt Pinfield was a DJ. ©Jeff TarantinoPower-up the synthesizer and slip on the Ray-Bans — a recently released documentary about…
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