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Volunteers sought for auxiliary police
Sayreville Auxiliary Police is seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminalbackground check, and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applications may be downloaded from www.sayrevillepoliceaux.org, or a letter of interest may be sent to Sayreville Police Department,…
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Assemblyman seeks to end state’s grab of utility taxes
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Legislation that would force the state to reimburse municipalities some $400 million in withheld utility taxes has again been introduced in the state Assembly, this time without the need for gubernatorial approval. State Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (D-Mercer) has introduced the bill, ACR176, proposing to amend the New Jersey Constitution to…
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Crew members needed for Conservation Corps
Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature at the more than 7,000 acres of open space in Middlesex County. Crew members earn $8.50 per hour and will work Saturdays from Sept. 27 through Nov.…
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New rabbi joins Beth Ohr
OLD BRIDGE — Joel Mishkin has joined Congregation Beth Ohr, Route 516, as a rabbi. Officials at Beth Ohr considered more than a dozen applicants during their rabbi search. After conducting both telephone and Skype interviews with Mishkin, the congregation invited him to visit with them for a weekend in May. Mishkin occupied the pulpit…
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Donors sought for Aug. 2 blood drive
St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will hold its annual Summer Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 2 in the parish school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The need for blood is urgent during vacation months. Appointments may be made by logging on to http://tinvurl.com/stthomas-drive or by calling 1-800-933-BLOOD. Walk-ins…
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Girl wonders
PHOTO COURTESY OF MAIN STREET THEATRE CO. The cast of “Alice in Wonderland” will perform Aug. 1-3 at the Main Street Theatre Co., 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. Cast members include Maggie Murtha of Monroe, Amy Cox of South River, Madison Mackensie and Chad Friscione of Marlboro, Brook Simmons and Alexandra Lockhart of Old Bridge, Ruth…
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Scout’s honor
PHOTO COURTESY OF SHEREE BECHTOLD Valerie Bechtold of Old Bridge has received her Girl Scout Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey. Her Take Action project, “Getting the Right Start with Field Hockey,” was based on the need to increase awareness of the sport and to get students interested before…
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Public can comment on extension of Sandy Hook path
SANDY HOOK — The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public comment and regulatory review of an Environmental Assessment (EA) to extend the Multi-Use Path at Gateway National Recreation Area’s Sandy Hook Unit. Comments are due by Aug. 29. This extension of the current path would close gaps in the existing trail system so that…
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Jimmy Fund Golf extends thanks for support
Jimmy Fund Golf extends its sincerest thanks to the organizers and sponsors of the Edison branch’s annual Charity Golf Outing held June 16 at Beacon Hill Country Club, Atlantic Highlands. Special recognition and appreciation goes to Allison Spiro, Ted Beal Jr. and the committee that organized the event. The dedicated sponsors, participants and volunteers helped…
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