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Future of developmental center site under review
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer While the Woodbridge Developmental Center won’t officially close until Jan. 1, all the residents have been moved from the facility, and township officials are looking at future uses for the Avenel tract. The state-owned property on Rahway Avenue comprises more than 50 acres. “We are hoping for some kind of…
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Library to offer basic fencing lessons to teens
The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will offer a free Introduction to Fencing class to Metuchen residents in grades 6-12 at 1 p.m. Dec. 29. The class includes demonstrations, floor exercises, introduction to equipment, weapons and rules of the sport. The workshop is taught by coaches from a local fencing school, and is…
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Family Fun Day features games Dec. 25
Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold Family Fun Day at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 25. Sponsored by the men’s club and youth learning team, this event will kick off with a pancake breakfast. Attendees will then be able to compete for prizes in video bowling, video danceoffs and other games. The event is…
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Alborada to present ‘El Sueño’ in Rahway
The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Fords, has announced the second annual return of its full-stage New Year’s production, “El Sueño” (The Dream), at 3 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts, 360 Hamilton St., Rahway. The public is invited to enjoy a Three Kings Day celebration with Clarita and her family…
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Sights of the season
The Heart of New Jersey Chorus sings in downtown Red Bank MATT DENTON Annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit at Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge SCOTT FRIEDMAN Visiting Santa at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Getting ready for Hanukkah in Tinton Falls MATT DENTON Frosty at the 12th annual holiday lighting celebration in…
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Dotros’ texts, conversations at issue in trial
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Text messages and jailhouse conversations between Michael Dotro — the Edison police officer accused of setting fire to his police captain’s home in Monroe last year — and his wife, Alycia, are not protected by marital privilege. Superior Court Judge Bradley Ferencz made the ruling at a motion hearing in…
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New Year’s festivities go beyond the party
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Year after year, when the main-event holiday hubbub dies down, the age-old question persists: “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” Sure, the region is rife with bars and restaurants serving up the traditional party fare of prix fixe menus and open bars. But those seeking a different way to…
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Your car is telling you something
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features When a light flashes on a vehicle’s dashboard it usually means there’s a problem. How bad? Read on. I t’s normal to have a car’s instrument panel light up like a Christmas tree for a few seconds every time the ignition is engaged, but if one or more of those…
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Bulldogs girls face challenging schedule
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls basketball team will be put right to the test this season as it looks to secure its spot among the state’s best. Coming off a 20-8 season, the veteran Bulldogs are bringing back their entire starting five. The bench is also full of returnees,…
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