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Disc golf course to open at park
The Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation will host a grandopening celebration for an all-new, 18- hole disc golf course in Thompson Park, Jamesburg, at 9 a.m. April 4 near the gazebo at the park’s picnic grove No. 1B. The project was created by David Wolverton, an Eagle Scout candidate with Boy Scout Troop…
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Teen has a ball completing Eagle Scout project
Tom Berzok EAST BRUNSWICK — A local Boy Scout received his Eagle Scout award after rejuvenating a township bocce ball court. As a member of Troop 223 through the East Brunswick VFW, Tom Berzok earned 22 merit badges and served in troop leadership positions. He also successfully planned, secured funding, acquired materials and recruited volunteers…
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Polish drama is next at library film festival
The Monroe Township Library Spring International Film Festival will continue April 9 with 2 and 6:30 p.m. showings of the Polish drama “Ida” at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The Academy Award-winning film, which will be shown with English subtitles, tells the story of a novitiate nun in 1960s Poland. Tickets cost $1 and are…
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Concerns over public safety prompt background checks for mobile food vendors
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Mobile food and beverage vendors will be required to undergo criminal background checks after the Borough Council voted unanimously to adopt changes to an ordinance. The background checks will be a necessary prerequisite for permit approval, and applicants will be required to pay for their own…
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Rupp’s store changes hands, but not heart, after 62 years
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Gary Kessler, from left, a supplier of Rupp’s Sayreville Ace Hardware, presents owners Andy and Ray Rupp with a golden hammer to commemorate the end of their tenure as owners of the local hardware store. ADAM UZIALKO/STAFF Ray and Andy Rupp, the retiring owners of Rupp’s Sayreville Ace Hardware…
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ABLE Act will help those with disabilities
When your child or loved one has an intellectual or developmental disability, you spend a lot of time worrying about the future. That is why I was very grateful that Congress passed and President Barack Obama recently signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, also known as the ABLE Act. This legislation will allow…
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Proposed gun legislation is worthy of support
New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States, but not strict enough to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and stalkers. Last year there were 14 domestic abuse-related murder-suicides in New Jersey. On average, 47 women are murdered by gun monthly in America at the hands of…
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High praise for Pucci’s leadership
Upon my arrival home last week, I was saddened to find out that Monroe Township Mayor Richard Pucci would not run for re-election at the end of his term after 28 years as mayor. I knew of his back surgeries over the last two years but hoped his problems could be corrected and he would…
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MATT DENTON Easter cupcakes are ready to be served following the Millstone Township Easter Egg Hunt at Wagner Farm on March 28.
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