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Plastics still top beach litter list
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Catie Tobin, ocean advocacy and education fellow for Clean Ocean Action, explains that plastic pieces top the “Dirty Dozen” types of debris littering New Jersey beaches at a press conference last month held on Sandy Hook. GREG KENNELTY/STAFF SANDY HOOK — Plastic debris continues to account for the lion’s share…
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Meat loaf on menu at Friday-Night Dinner
The Ladies Auxiliary of East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor its next Friday Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. May 9 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, behind University Radiology. Dinner will feature meat loaf, mashed potatoes, salad, vegetables and more. For more information, call 732-254-9674.
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Charter school appeals denial to add grades 6-8
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Hatikvah International Charter School is appealing a state decision that denied the K-5 school approval to add sixth-, seventh- and eighthgrade classes. The Department of Education (DOE)’s chief innovation officer, Evo Popoff, denied the charter school’s expansion request, citing declining student academic performance in the 2012-13 school…
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Artist to demonstrate acrylic-painting skills
The Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) will hold its next monthly meeting 2 p.m. May 9 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Artist and teacher Elizabeth Paseler will demonstrate the techniques and materials she uses to create miniature acrylic paintings. Participants who bring acrylic paints, brushes and a small canvas or heavy…
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Cheer camp for kids with disabilities slated
Four Girl Scouts from Sayreville and South Amboy who are working toward their Silver Awards will hold the Taste of Cheer camp for children with disabilities from 10:30 a.m. to noon July 21-24 at Sayreville Middle School, 800 Washington Road. The cost is $15 per child. To register, contact Maureen Nemshick at [email protected] or 732-277-6236.
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IN THE SERVICE
U.S. Army Pvt. David P. Phillips has graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. During basic military training, Phillips received instruction in drill and ceremony; weapons qualification; map reading; tactics; military courtesy; military justice; physical fitness; first aid; and Army doctrine, history, principles and traditions. During advanced individual training, he…
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Local congressmen support bill for suicide prevention
Two congressmen from New Jersey have helped secure $20 million in funding for a bill focused on preventing suicide among U.S. military veterans. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) and U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan (R-3) led the effort to receive House support for the bill, which will now be considered by the Senate. “We have made…
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Local chapter of Multiple Sclerosis Society moves to Woodbridge
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recently relocated its headquarters to Woodbridge. The New Jersey Metro Chapter — serving the state from its northernmost tip down to Mercer and Ocean counties — combines the staff of two separate offices previously located in Oakhurst and Paramus.…
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ADHD support group invites local parents
The Children and Adults with ADHD of Central Jersey Parent Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. May 14 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Child care will not be provided. For more information, call Barbara at 732-995-6470 or email…
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