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Santa to visit Parlin on firetruck Dec. 13
Santa Claus will ride around Parlin on a firetruck with members of the President Park Fire Co. on Dec. 13. The approximate schedule is: 9 a.m., Jackson Avenue; 9:30 a.m., School Drive, Jeffrey Court, Eric Court; 10 a.m., Miara, Kenneth, Haven Terrace area; 11 a.m., Midnight, Sophia area; 11:30 a.m., Laurel Park; 12:30 p.m., Woodside…
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Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots
Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at the Mahoney residence, 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13. Interested parents should bring a camera to take their child’s photo with Santa. The event also will feature holiday lights, decorations, hot chocolate…
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Middlesex County College ranks among ‘Best for Vets’
EDISON — Middlesex County College is one of the most veteran-friendly colleges in the United States, according to “Military Times.” The publication surveyed services, success rates and other factors in making the determination. Middlesex County College is listed in its “Best for Vets” survey as the fifth best community college in the nation for veterans…
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‘Tartuffe’ comedy, dinner set for Dec. 14
The Indian Cultural Society will present Molière’s comic masterpiece, “Tartuffe,” on Dec. 14 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road. Seating for the pre-dinner performance will begin at 2 p.m., with the curtain rising at 2:30. Dinner will be served at 5. For the play only, seating begins at 6 for the 6:30…
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Church slates Advent retreat for Dec. 14-16
The St. Bartholomew Church Parish Mission is scheduled for Dec. 14, 15 and 16 at the church, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The Rev. Anthony J. Ciorra will lead the Advent retreat. Topic will be “Pope Francis’ Message of God’s Gifts: Mercy, Forgiveness and Healing.” The sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered during the retreat.…
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Parlin man killed in Holmdel crash
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer A fatal motor vehicle accident on Route 34 south in Holmdel is under investigation by Holmdel police. At 11:40 p.m. on Dec. 5, a 2008 Chrysler minivan operated by Robert Pennington, of Marlboro, was traveling south on Route 34 and a 2008 Hyundai Accent operated by Siva Kovvuri, of Parlin,…
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Christmas trees abound
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Stan Zarzecki loads a Christmas tree onto a customer’s pickup truck at Matawan World of Gardening, Route 516, Old Bridge. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Christmas trees emit a spectrum of cheerful holiday light from several tents as inflatable Santas and snowmen greet passersby from the gravel parking lot of the…
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St. Thomas to host Christmas Carnival
St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor its Christmas Carnival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the school, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature family activities including bounce houses, shopping, photos with Santa, face painting, boardwalk games and more. For more information, call 732-761- 0077.
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South Amboy celebration hails library centennial
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — City officials, library staff and bibliophiles came together Dec. 8 to officially celebrate Sadie Pope Dowdell Library’s centennial. The open house, one of the last events capping off a year of special events, drew plenty of attendees who were treated to refreshments, remarks by Mayor Fred Henry that…
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