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Dogs to compete at Kennel Club
The New Brunswick Kennel Club will hold two all-breed dog shows from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21-22 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. There will be more than 160 different breeds of dogs competing, with judges hailing from around the world. There will also…
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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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Designer brings resort wear into the limelight
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Tirusha Dave SOUTH BRUNSWICK — By day, Tirusha Dave is a preschool teacher. By night, she is a budding fashionista. “I’m like Jekyll and Hyde … but I’m not evil,” the Kendall Park resident said with a laugh. Dave, 29, recently showcased her debut collection of colorful resort wear as…
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AARP to prepare senior tax returns
The South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, will offer tax assistance for residents age 55 and older through April 11. Certified volunteers from AARP Tax- Aide will prepare federal tax returns, free of charge. Attendees should bring a copy of last year’s tax return. The sessions are by appointment only, from 9…
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Uninsured women can receive mammograms
Indian Health Camp of New Jersey, in collaboration with New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection, will offer breast screenings with on-site mobile mammograms for women over the age of 40 who do not have medical insurance. The service is free of charge and begins at 8 a.m. March 22 at Durga Temple, 4240 Route…
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County budget holds spending levels flat
The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a $421.5 million gross operating budget during its March 6 meeting. The budget reflects a 0.5 percent increase over the prior year’s budget, according to Middlesex County Freeholder Charles Kenny, chairman of the county’s Finance Committee. The 2014 budget carries a decrease in debt of $74 million…
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Democratic Club honors Fire Dept.
The North Brunswick Democratic Social Club will hold a meeting from 7-8 p.m. March 27 at Saladworks at the Shoppes in North Brunswick, Shoppes Boulevard, in the cross-section of Route 130 south and Route 1 north. A presentation will be made to the North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department, acknowledging its contributions to the community. Light…
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Downtown Recital Series continues
The First Reformed Church of New Brunswick, 9 Bayard St., will continue its Downtown Lunchtime Recital Series at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays through April. Trio Allegro Picante — featuring violinist Ann Marie Pocklembo, cellist Katrina Kormanski and pianist Tim Brown — will perform March 26. “April in Paris,” featuring Katherine McClure on the flute and…
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Middlesex County College named among top 150 in U.S.
EDISON — The Aspen Institute, an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C., has named Middlesex County College (MCC) as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation. Through an assessment of institutional performance, improvement and equity on student retention and completion measures, MCC was selected from more than 1,000 community…
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