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‘STEM Night 4 Schools’ all about fun and games and charity, too
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — To show students that learning can be all fun and games, the Varsity Summer Academy (VSA) will hold its first “STEM Night 4 Schools” fundraising event and festival from 6-9 p.m. on March 31 to help give back to local schools. The fundraiser will be held at Fields Sports Complex,…
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Performers of the week for March 6
As the winter seasons settle into March, the state tournaments will be coming to an end shortly. Here are some local players who shined in the final days of the scholastic season. Shooting stars in boys’ basketball … Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen picked up where it left off after winning the Greater Middlesex…
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‘Little Mermaid’ will enchant children and adults
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – Theatergoers of all ages will take a trip under the sea when students present the musical “The Little Mermaid” at Jackson Memorial High School at 6:30 p.m. March 10, noon and 6:30 p.m. March 11, and 2 p.m. March 12. The musical will be directed by art teacher…
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District Orchestra Festival planned for March 15
The South Brunswick School District will hold its annual District Orchestra Festival at 7 p.m. on March 15 in the auditorium at South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The fifth grade honors orchestra from each elementary school, a combined honors orchestra from Crossroads Middle School North and Crossroads Middle…
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Residents will help decide budget priorities
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough Innovation Committee will host several meetings to inform residents about a new program that is known as participatory budgeting. According to Councilman Ron Griffiths, participatory budgeting will allow residents to present ideas and eventually vote on how $200,000 of the 2017 municipal budget should be spent. He said the program…
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Hazlet Land Use Board approves restaurant’s request
By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent The Hazlet Land Use Board met on March 2 to discuss the Tim Hortons restaurant on Route 35. The owners of Tim Hortons seek an amended site plan and variance to construct a larger monument sign in the same location. According to shop owner, Willi Girgis, customers have complained about not…
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Teaching kids to swim
Swimming is a popular activity once temperatures heat up. Millions of people flock to beaches to dip their toes in the water, and scores more spend afternoons exploring the depths of backyard pools. Upon being introduced to the water, younger children may be somewhat apprehensive, as swimming in pools or oceans can be intimidating to…
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Things to consider before choosing a summer camp
Though March does not often elicit images of youngsters building campfires or playing games in the pool, the month is a great time for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids. Summer camp is often something kids look forward to, and something they will fondly recall long after they reach adulthood. For…
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Red Bank holding Restaurant Week March 6-16
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer RED BANK — Red Bank will be offering the community a unique dining experience during its Restaurant Week slated for March 6-16. More than 25 restaurants will be offering delectable, prix fixe menus at $25 or $35 per person. The three-course menus will include an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Customers will…
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