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Movies in the Park coming to Sayreville
The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor its annual summer Movies in the Park outdoor screenings at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. “Now You See Me” will be shown at 9 p.m. July 26. “Frozen” is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Guests should bring their own chair or blanket. Admission is free of charge. For more…
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Sports card, collectible show to benefit squad
The Sayreville First Aid Squad will hold its next Sports Card and Collectible Show fundraiser 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26 at the First Aid Squad Building, 776 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event is designed to help raise money for the squad. The public is invited to attend the event. Dealer opportunities are…
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Church thrift store sets Midsummer Sale
The ShareGood Thrift Shoppe, an initiative of Sayreville United Methodist Church, in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge, will hold a Midsummer Sale July 29, 31 and Aug. 1 at the shop, Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. Entrance is on Ida Street, off Pulaski Avenue. The store is open 9 a.m.-1…
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Cooperative Extension to celebrate centennial with garden field day
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension will celebrate its centennial in 2014 by commemorating the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, which established a system of cooperative extension services. The anniversary will be marked 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Aug. 16 as part of the Rutgers organization’s garden field day and open house at the Middlesex County EARTH Center in…
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Women build hope one house at a time
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Volunteers work on the rebuilding of a Sea Bright home damaged by superstorm Sandy on July 17 as part of Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County’s Women Build project. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Female volunteers hammered nails into pieces of wood, climbed ladders to build a roof and even…
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Sayreville opts for energy aggregation
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Sayreville Borough Council has authorized an energy aggregation contract that officials say will save residents money on their energy bills. The council approved the contract with Commercial Utility Consultants (CUC) in a party-line vote during its July 14 meeting. Democratic council members Mary Novak, Ricci Melendez, Lisa Eicher,…
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County fair has humble beginnings
The Middlesex County Fair Association was founded in 1938 by the Milltown Grange as a successor to the Flower and Crop Show, which was held at the Grange in 1937. In its first year, the fair was considered a great success, with total receipts of $1,079 and a profit of $141. Admission was 10 cents,…
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County fairs grounded in agricultural roots
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Fairgoers of all ages make their way through the Middlesex County Fair last year. This year’s fair is taking place from Aug. 4-10 at the Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. FILE PHOTO A summer staple in central New Jersey, county fairs can be counted on for more than just food…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Patrons of all ages make their way around the grounds of the St. Ambrose Parish Carnival on July 16 at St. Ambrose Church in Old Bridge. For more photos, see page 10.
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