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Historical society seeking World War I artifacts
The East Brunswick Historical Society is preparing a program on “The Effect of World War I” for November. The society is looking for memorabilia to display, including souvenirs, stories from relatives and friends, photographs, uniforms, post cards, newspaper clippings, etc. Residents who have materials they would like to display should contact Estelle Goldsmith at 732-249-3522.
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Edison goes blue for autism awareness
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower will be awash in blue lights every night in April to mark National Autism Awareness Month. “Autism rates continue to steadily increase across our state, affecting many families in our community and throughout Middlesex County,” said Mayor Thomas Lankey, noting that a…
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Turkey Swamp campground opens
The Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township, has opened for the 2017 season. The campground features 64 wooded campsites (52 can be reserved and 12 are available on a first come, first served basis). All campsites are pull-through and offer water and electric hookups, according to a…
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Theme of Women’s Club meeting will be Arbor Day
The East Brunswick Women’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on April 11 at East Brunswick Fire District 1, Civic Center Station, 303 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. The theme will be Arbor Day. After a brief meeting, refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call Linda at 732-254-7289.
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Police target distracted drivers
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Police officers in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge will be on the lookout for distracted drivers as they participate in the “UDrive. UText. UPay.” Distracted Driver Traffic enforcement campaign. The campaign started on April 1 and will run through April 21. The National Safety Council has designated April as Distracted Driving…
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Woodbridge referendum approved
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — With the overwhelming approval of a $57.7 million bond referendum, construction of a new elementary school, renovation of a middle school, the implementation of full-day kindergarten and district wide technology/security upgrades will move forward. “We are extremely grateful that the Woodbridge Township residents supported our plan to provide…
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Freehold Pop Warner signups April 28
The final date to register for Greater Freehold Area Pop Warner Football and Cheer at discounted prices will be April 28 at the Freehold Borough Municipal Building on West Main Street. The registration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Additional registration will be May 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Contact [email protected]…
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Church will present performance of ‘The Crucifixion’
FREEHOLD – “The Crucifixion,” a musical presentation by John Stainer, will be presented at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St., Freehold, at 7:30 p.m. April 14. Admission to the performance is free. The church choir will perform with guest singers Edward Washington II and Grant Mech. The director/organist is John Cavicchio. Washington was…
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Pro football players join JAR of Hope campaign
JAR of Hope Foundation, which is continuing its fight against a very rare, fatal children’s disease, has received support from 16 players in the National Football League. During a recent presentation at Ignition Athletic Performance Group in Cincinnati, 16 NFL players vowed to help JAR of Hope find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, according…
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