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Purim carnival slated for March 1 in Edison
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will present a Purim carnival from noon to 3 p.m. March 1. Sponsored by Congregation Neve Shalom and Congregation Beth Mordecai, the event will include games and activities for children of all ages and prizes. Food will be available for purchase. Admission and…
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Church to host weekly Lenten concert series
First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, will host a free lunchtime Lenten concert series every Wednesday throughout Lent from noon to 12:30 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 25, Amy Bellisano and Sandy Slobodien; March 4, Chris Delbert, harpsichord; March 11, Metuchen High School ensembles; March 18, Holly Roadfeldt, piano; and March…
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Environmental group to host March meeting
Green Drinks, a nonpartisan environmental discussion group, will hold meetings 7-9 p.m. March 3 and April 7 at Breezes Caribbean Cuisine, 567 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Individuals working on environmental issues, studying them, or looking for technical support in living and working greener are welcome. A $12 minimum cover charge is requested. Reservations are required for…
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Elks Ladies Auxiliary dinner set for Feb. 28
The Edison Elks Ladies Auxiliary will host Italian night at the lodge, 375 Old Post Road, Edison, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 28. Tickets are $25, including homemade Italian dishes, desserts, beer, wine, soda, coffee and tea. Entertainment will be provided by a DJ, the Great Pretender. The event is open to those age 18 and up.…
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Metuchen officials look to reduce recycling costs
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Changes to the borough’s recycling program are aimed at keeping costs down for what formerly provided a revenue stream for Metuchen. “The market has changed in terms of recycling,” Business Administrator Jennifer Maier said at the Feb. 17 council meeting. “Where we used to get $20,000 income, now…
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‘Let’s do brunch’ at Forsgate Country Club
BACK TO BUSINESS To learn more about Forsgate Country Club, book a tour with Membership Manager Henry DeBianchi by calling 732-656-8914 or visit the club online at www.forsgatecc.com, Facebook, Twitter (@Forsgatecc) and YouTube (Forsgate TV). News of Greater Media Newspapers advertisers Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, central New Jersey’s premier 36-hole private club, announces that…
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Charity Chili Cook-Off to help firefighter’s family
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A community event will help to heat up the recent arctic chill while providing some heartwarming help to a local family that was touched by tragedy. The eighth annual Woodbridge Charity Chili Cook-Off, set for March 1 at J.J. Bitting Brewing Co., will feature a wide array of the spicy…
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First-grade teacher arrested after teen is found drunk
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A teacher has been suspended with pay from her job in the Edison Township Public Schools after a 15-year-old boy attending a party at her South Brunswick home was found to be heavily intoxicated, authorities said. Tracey Harding, 50, a first-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, was charged with second-degree…
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Diabetes group to host Iselin meeting this week
Diabetes Sisters of Central New Jersey will hold their meeting at Avenel-Iselin Medical Group, 400 Gill Lane, Iselin, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 25. Attendees can meet others who know what it’s like to juggle diabetes along with family, friends, work and activities. This forum aims to provide a safe space to freely share information, helpful tips…
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