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Greenway rally to be held Oct. 1
On Sunday October 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Middlesex Greenway Coalition teams up with the Metuchen Environmental Commission for a walk and rally to support extending the Middlesex Greenway to the Dismal Swamp, for National Public Lands Day. The walk will begin at Trailhead Park, at the western end of the Greenway,…
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Legislators’ stand gains resident’s approval
This letter is to applaud incumbent state Assembly people Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling (both D-Monmouth) for their support of bill S-596 which establishes full compensation for corrections officers injured while performing official duties. Assemblywoman Downey was a primary sponsor and Assemblyman Houghtaling was a sponsor of the bill. Prior to this bill being signed…
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Trivia Night planned at Milltown Senior Citizens Center
The Milltown Senior Citizens Center will hold Trivia Night on Oct. 7 at the center, 60 Violet Terrace, Milltown. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, 18 and older only. Includes buffet dinner. The event is sponsored by The Milltown Democratic Organization. RSVP by Oct. 2…
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Seniors invited to murder mystery luncheon on Oct. 13
The Murder Mystery Co. will present “A Dance With Death: A 1950s Sock Hop Gone Sour” Murder Mystery Party from 12:30-3 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The full show and buffet lunch costs $10 per person. For reservations, call 732-418-2222.
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Comedian Eddie Izzard returns to Count Basie Theatre
Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard will return to the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank on Oct. 2. Tickets for the Believe Me Tour are on sale through Ticketmaster.com. Izzard’s first book, “Believe Me”, was released on June 13 and is a New York Times Best Seller, according to a press release from…
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Matawan OKs plan to fix historic mansion
MATAWAN The Borough Council approved a resolution to adopt pre-qualification regulations for the rehabilitation of Major John Burrowes Mansion. The historic Burrowes Mansion was first constructed in 1723. Repairs have been made to the property as funding permits, but typically the Borough of Matawan does not have the resources needed to make repairs and advance…
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Woodbridge PD to host Blue Mass
METUCHEN — The Woodbridge Police Department will host the 16th annual Blue Mass that honors law enforcement personnel who live and work in the four counties of the Diocese of Metuchen. “Woodbridge Police officers and staff have attended the Blue Mass every year and are deeply honored to serve as host to our fellow law…
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Five people, one pet exposed to rabid bat in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – A bat tested positive for rabies in the vicinity of Yorktown Road and Brandywine Drive. A bat was found in a home on Yorktown Road on Sept. 17. The bat was captured by animal control and was sent to the New Jersey Department of Health Laboratory for testing. It was reported…
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Churches will sponsor fall festival
Two local houses of worship are uniting to host their second annual fall family festival on Sept. 30. All members of the community are invited to attend and enjoy the free event. The fall family festival will be sponsored by the Old Ship of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe Township, and the First Presbyterian Church…
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