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October Book Sale coming to library
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will sponsor its October Book Sale 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at the library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Shoppers will have the opportunity to fill a bag with books for $10 or a box with books for $15; the Friends will provide bags…
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Mayor, two council seats in play in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – Republicans are looking to the Nov. 3 municipal election to retain the mayor’s seat and increase their representation on the Borough Council, which Democrats now control by five seats to one. Four-term Mayor Kennedy O’Brien is seeking re-election, running against incumbent Council President David McGill who received the Democratic nomination. Two three-year terms…
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Raritan Poets to meet monthly at library
The Raritan Poets, a reading group and workshop since 1994, will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Civic Center Drive. All ages are welcome. Bring 10 copies of the reading sample.
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Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction
The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…
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Newspaper week highlights power of the press
By JIM ZACHARY The power of the press should never be underestimated and must never be abused. This week marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week and the theme — The Power of the Press — points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open…
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Marching bands to compete at SWMHS
The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Marching Band will host its Night of a Thousand Stars Tournament of Bands competition 4-10 p.m. Oct. 10 on the field at the high school, Washington Road. Gates open at 3 p.m. The event will feature 15 high school marching bands from across New Jersey. There will be…
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Home-party vendors invited to holiday fair
St. Ambrose School is seeking independent consultants representing homeparty companies (Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Premier Jewelry, etc.) to participate in a fundraising Christmas Boutique set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the school, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event also will feature a Breakfast With St. Nicholas. For an application, log on to…
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Church committee sets clothing drive
The St. Bernadette’s Social Concerns Committee will host its Fall Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 in the church parking lot, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Donations of clothing, small appliances, small household items, toys, small furniture, linens, blankets, curtains, handbags and shoes should be dropped off at the truck in…
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