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Paint-your-own-sheep event set in Metuchen
Sheep on Show, a new community art event for all ages and skill levels, will take place 1-5 p.m. May 18 at the Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The event will feature music by Celtic songstress Mary Shannon, a collaborative Yarn Bombing project (bring knitted bits to add), and a paint-your-own-sheep (PYOS) activity where…
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Smart Carpet offers gift cards
Smart Carpet and Flooring, already an innovator in mobile sales, has introduced gift cards to coincide with Mother’s Day. The company cited market research showing that women are initiating 80 percent of home-improvement decisions today, and that number is trending upwards. “Most flooring decisions are initiated by women,” said company President Brendan Phillips. “A Mother’s…
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Greater Media editor honored with 2014 Ambassador Award
Jessica D’Amico The Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma has presented a 2014 Ambassador Award to Greater Media Newspapers Managing Editor Jessica D’Amico for her article “The Sting of Stigma.” Ambassador Awards recognize those in the media who champion the council’s mission to educate the public about mental illness, combat stigma and engage communities in…
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Woodbridge unveils summer concert lineup
By AMY ROSEN While many towns present summer concerts on a weekly basis, Woodbridge residents and visitors can find free shows several days of the week. The Woodbridge Township Recreation Department has announced its line-up for the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series planned for Mondays and Rockin’ Tuesdays. Both series will be held at Woodbridge High…
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Forsgate fundraiser features wine, Vegas
Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, expects a “full house” on May 16 as the private club opens its doors for the Forsgate Foundation’s second annual Vegas and Vino Casino Night to benefit Merlin’s KIDS. Forsgate’s clubhouse will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino with blackjack, craps and roulette tables; a Texas Hold ’em poker…
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Penalties proposed for underage drinking on private property
By JESSICA D’AMICO WOODBRIDGE — Underage drinkers who think they are safe from legal consequences when imbibing on private property may have to think again. Woodbridge officials are seeking to address the problem of minors consuming alcohol illegally through an ordinance that would specifically address underage drinking on private property. “We’ve had a few issues…
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Borough businesses are a family affair
By AMY ROSEN Siblings Charlie and Ashley Greene METUCHEN — Siblings Ashley and Charlie Greene grew up in Metuchen, and both have returned to their roots to open and grow new businesses in town. Last year, Charlie, a farmer, established a weekly fresh-produce delivery service in Metuchen through his business, Jersey Best Produce Box. He…
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Carbon tax will lead to cleaner air
Thank you for publishing Jack Murtha’s great article about the Edison/ Metuchen chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby and their campaign to lobby Congress for a carbon tax to be paid by fossil fuel producers and to be rebated to the public. As the article said, the group’s laser focus on carbon tax “ties together many…
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