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Girl Scout organizes cleanup of cemetery
Dominique Liantonio of the St. Francis/ Metuchen Girl Scout Troop 81321 and the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society Colonial Cemetery Committee will work together to clean up the Old Colonial Cemetery at 10 a.m. April 26. The cemetery is located off Main Street, across from Woodbridge Avenue. The cleanup is part of a Girl Scout Silver Award…
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Healthy living programs offered
Susan Rose, a retired executive and vegetarian lifestyle coach, will discuss “Eating Green and a Vegetarian and Organic Lifestyle” at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison, at 7 p.m. April 15. The program will cover the basics to help transition to a compassionate, chemical free diet, including nutrition and meal planning. She will…
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Farmlands Bicycle Tour set for another go-round
METUCHEN — A tradition that has spanned more than three decades will take on a new spin this year when a local bicycle club partners with Habitat for Humanity for the Farmlands Bicycle Tour. Set for May 2, the 31st annual bike tour will again start and finish in Lincroft. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth…
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Grant moves J.P. Stevens closer to greenhouse goal
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer EDISON — Faculty and students at John P. Stevens High School have moved closer to their goal of building a learning greenhouse, thanks to a grant from Sustainable Jersey. Between the $20,000 grant, funded by the PSEG Foundation, and ongoing fundraising efforts, the school is well over the halfway mark…
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Put health first
As spring nears, many of us fall back into habits we swore on the new year we wouldn’t do anymore.This is why the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds us of the importance of combining healthy eating and physical exercise, and we’re here to show you the easy ways to incorporate healthy habits into you…
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Nip body image issues in the bud this spring
By Joanne Gerr, M.S.W., C.S.W. As the sun warms our lives and gets us moving with family and friends, we are ready to enjoy this time of play and celebration. But as we fling open windows and bring the patio furniture out of storage, new worries can set in. Perhaps we haven’t been able to…
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Where to find autism resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of 2014, autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68 children across the country. This new estimate is 30 percent higher than previous reports, which may be indicative of better measuring devices, more people coming forward or a greater prevalence of autism across the board. “Autism…
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Middlesex County jail joins solitary confinement study
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The search for more effective alternatives to the solitary confinement of prisoners has spurred a partnership between a nonprofit and five correctional facilities, including the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. The North Brunswick-based correctional facility was chosen from among 14 applicants to partner with the Vera Institute of Justice,…
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County to offer composting workshops
Middlesex County residents are invited to a series of free workshops aimed at teaching attendees how to cut down on trash and feed their plants by composting yard waste and kitchen scraps. The three composting seminars will be held at the Middlesex County EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick.…
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