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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on May 9
Somerset County Board of Freeholders WARREN – If you are going to be cleaning out your garage, shed or other storage areas this year, you can dispose of hazardous items at the next Somerset County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day Saturday, May 9. Hazardous items can be dropped off at the Warren Township Public Works Garage,…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township to spray for gypsy moths
by Davy James, Staff Writer South Brunswick residents may hear the noise from a low-flying airplane over the next month, but it won’t be Air Force One on a photo op. The township has entered into a cooperative gypsy moth control program with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, which will use an airplane to…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Town readies for flu
by Davy James, Staff Writer With reported cases of swine flu spreading fears of a potential pandemic, the township is acting quickly to assuage fears and prevent any possible spread of the illness. The South Brunswick Health Department is partnering with the state Health Department, the Centers for Disease Control and county and local health…
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HIGHTSTOWN: This short walk has a long view
Project to look at pedestrian-friendliness By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN Just how pedestrian-friendly is the borough? The Downtown Hightstown Organization hopes to find an answer to that question later this month. The group, in conjunction with the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, will be performing a “walkability assessment” on almost all of…
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Fair will feature children’s artwork
The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, will hold its sixth annual Children’s Art Fair 6-7 p.m. May 1. The event will showcase artwork created by students ages 3 months-6 years. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free of charge. For more information and to reserve, call 732-416-9600.
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Prodigal Foundation names award winners
George Yuhasz, president/founder of Prodigal Foundation Inc., recently announced the panel’s Distinguished Community Leader Award winners to be honored at the ninth annual Prodigal Foundation Scholarship Dinner set for June 4 at Ariana’s Grand of Woodbridge. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit children affected by cancer. The honorees are John Eberhardt, director of Woodbridge Parks…
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Perinatal depression palm cards offered
In an effort to educate New Jersey women on the signs and resources available for treating postpartum depression (PPD) and other perinatal mood disorders that can affect women before, during and after pregnancy, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has produced a palm card to be distributed through beauty salons, YMCAs…
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Season kickoff, plant sale scheduled at park
The Middlesex County EARTH Center, home of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick, will host a Garden Season Kickoff and Plant Sale 1- 5 p.m. May 2 and 3. Guests will have the opportunity to consult with county Master Gardeners regarding upcoming garden plans or past problems.…
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Participants sought for dog-show benefit
Hallie Meister, age 13, will host a Dog Show to benefit the ASPCA beginning at 11 a.m. May 2 at Sayreville Dog Park in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, Bordentown Avenue. Individuals are invited to enter their dogs in the event. Entry fee is $5. There is no charge to watch the show. All profits…
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