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Tickets on sale for Turkish-style New Year’s gala
All members of the community are invited to join in the “New Year’s Eve Extravaganza: Turkish Style” set for 8 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2014, at Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. The event will feature a cocktail banquet and buffet with hot-and-cold appetizers, salads, lamb, beef,…
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Medicinal marijuana dispensary officially opens in Woodbridge
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer The third medicinal marijuana dispensary in New Jersey has opened for business in Woodbridge. Garden State Dispensary held a ribboncutting ceremony Dec. 4 to formally recognize the facility’s ability to grow and dispense medicinal marijuana. It is the first facility to open in central New Jersey. “Some people may say…
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Old Bridge girl wins T-shirt design contest
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Donya Amin, a senior at Old Bridge High School, captured top honors in a youth art contest sponsored by Sun Kissed Shirts of Ringoes. Donya incorporated a blue circular wave with the iconic Seaside Heights Ferris wheel and the word “restore” in her design, which will be featured on color-changing…
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School seeks health and fitness vendors
The PTA at Central Elementary School, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, is looking for health and fitness vendors interested in sharing their services at the school’s annual Family Fitness Night set for Jan. 14. The free event will feature demonstrations and activities designed to encourage families to get moving, while promoting physical fitness and a…
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Nonprofit looks to end homelessness
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Making it Possible to End Homelessness Board Treasurer Mark Berkowitz, left, and Executive Director Philip Webb, center, sit with Greater Media Radio’s Bert Baron of 1450 WCTC. PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILIP WEBB ’T is the season that often puts a squeeze on families’ finances, between decking the halls, purchasing gifts…
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Elks seek toys for children in need
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., is collecting toys for families in need. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the lodge from 3-9 p.m. every day. For more information, call the lodge at 732-727-7170.
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LiveStrong session to kick off Jan. 14 at Y
The South Amboy Branch YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., will offer the next session of its LiveStrong Program, a free 12-week exercise event for all cancer survivors, beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 14. Orientation is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 8. In 2007, the Lance Armstrong Foundation collaborated with the YMCA of the USA…
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Lights, camera, holiday spirit for decorations display
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer MONROE — Residents with Christmas light displays have until the end of December to enter the Monroe Township Recreation Department’s annual holiday lights contest. All residents need to do is provide their name, address and phone number to the department to enter, according to Jay Brown of the Monroe Township…
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Holt pushes for continuation of expired food aid program
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) is calling for a continuation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that expired last month, resulting in a $5 billion cut to the nationwide program. In Middlesex County, more than 26,000 families participate in the program. “We shouldn’t be reducing the amount of the…
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