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REBECCA NOWALSKI Brianna Blake, 9 months, is delighted to pick out her first pumpkin at the annual Millstone Day on Sept. 13.
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Hands on experience
Beth Moss and her twin daughters Chloe, left, and Ashlee, of East Brunswick, get their hands dirty during the Jewish Women of East Brunswick’s annual pre-High Holiday Challah Baking event at Eagle’s Landing Day Camp in North Brunswick on Sept. 8. PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Joanna Seidler makes challah with her niece Amanda Seidler, left,…
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Elks to sponsor Soul Food Night
Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will sponsor its Soul Food Night fundraiser 5-8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 2 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. All proceeds will go to support specialneeds children and adults. Cost is $25 per adult, $20 in advance. RSVP deadline is Sept. 25 for advance-purchase tickets. To reserve or for more information,…
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Two-day Egyptian Fest in East Brunswick RESCHEDULED
The 38th annual Egyptian Festival will be held RESCHEDULED to 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, instead of Oct. 3 and 4, at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, 433 Riva Ave., East Brunswick, due to the impending hurricane. The event will feature Egyptian food and pastries, Pharaonic products, jewelry, leather goods, crafts and souvenirs.…
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Sandy Hook BioBlitz welcomes citizen scientists
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SANDY HOOK – Hardcore scientists and armchair biologists alike will flock to Sandy Hook at the Gateway National Recreation Area for the second “BioBlitz” to identify and learn about scores of wildlife species in the coastal habitat. For a full 24 hours, starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept.…
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Schools focus on technology, environment
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Moving instruction toward the 21st century and maintaining the district’s new rain gardens are top priorities for Milltown schools as the 2015-16 school year goes into full swing. Schools Superintendent Stephanie Brown along with 193 teachers and staff welcomed the 716 students enrolled in the Milltown School District…
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Remembering Sept. 11
A piece of purple bunting is placed over steel from the World Trade Center in New York City. Monroe Township Firefighter Stuart Blundell respectfully places purple bunting around a piece of steel from the World Trade Center in New York City during the Sept. 11 Memorial Service, held at the Monroe Senior Center on Sept.…
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Voters in three towns will decide on $9.3M in school upgrades
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Taxpayers will decide whether or not they want to help fund $9.3 million in multiple improvements at the district’s four schools in Spotswood. According to Superintendent Scott Rocco, the referendum would allow Spotswood’s school district to immediately address critical security, safety, facility and classroom heating/ventilation needs. If approved, the local…
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Protecting pets when disaster strikes
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Pet owners should be proactive in protecting their pets before an emergency occurs by creating an action plan, preparing a to-go kit and visiting a new state website that provides tips about how to keep animals safe. FILE PHOTO Most residents know how to prepare for an emergency: have an…
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