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Neve Shalom fundraiser June 13
Congregation Neve Shalom announces plans to bring Broadway-starring performers to Metuchen for a benefit fundraiser titled “They Changed Broadway” at 4 p.m. on June 13. Congregation Neve Shalom is located at 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. For more information, call 732-548-2238, ext. 24, or visit www.theychangedbroad-way.blogspot.com.
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Handbell concert at Metuchen church April 16
The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, 270 Woodbridge Ave., will present the Advanced Handbell Ringers of Landon School of Bethesda, Md., at 7:30 p.m. April 16. Come hear the Ringers, which consists of 13 boys — sophomores, juniors and seniors — all of whom have four to seven years of ringing experience. The concert is…
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Police ask residents to fill out survey
The Metuchen Police Department is asking residents to fill out their Citizens Satisfaction Survey, which will be up on the borough website until April 15. Survey forms can be found at the Metuchen Library, the Senior Center at 15 Center St., the senior housing building on Lincoln Avenue, and the tax and zoning offices, dispatch…
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‘Conservative Judaism’ lecture April 11
Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Neve Shalom Men’s Club invite everyone to the final of three Sunday morning lectures on April 11 at 10 a.m. Coffee will be available at 9:40 a.m. Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, dean of the Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies of…
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When the men in blue start feeling blue
Police officers receive training in how to handle stress and how to ask for help BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer “I asked myself why I didn’t accept help years ago.” — Sgt. Clarke Paris Las Vegas Metropolitan Police NORTH BRUNSWICK — Clarke Paris walked across the stage cool, calm and relaxed. “Hey, Clarke,” an officer…
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Area residents among suspects in drug sweep
Some 21 adults and a 15-year-old boy were arrested last week in connection with a heroin-trafficking ring in Middlesex and Somerset counties. The roundup followed a six-month investigation by the Somerset County Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force and the Middlesex County Gangs, Guns and Drugs Task Force; authorities in both counties arrested the suspects…
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Temple holds festive celebration
EDISON — The birthdays of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Bhagwan Ram were celebrated with grand festivities at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on March 27. Swaminarayan Jayanti and Ram Navmi are among the most important Hindu festivals. Devotees observe a fast, and the day is celebrated in devotional activities such as reading scriptures and singing kirtans…
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Legislators invite public to discuss budget issues
Citing dramatic cuts proposed for municipal and school aid and social services, state legislators from Middlesex County will hold a budget hearing on the impact of the cuts. Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono, Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. and Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes III (all D-18th District) said they hope the meeting will help formulate…
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