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Community invited to spruce up garden
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The memorial butterfly garden in front of North Brunswick Township High School has received new life. School Principal Pete Clark said the garden, which is dedicated in honor of graduate Joey Rogers, suffered a great amount of damage due to the amount of rain this year, and…
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Men of steel
Top: J.J. Barker of Dallas, Texas, excites the crowd by bending three steel bars at Grace Church in North Brunswick on Oct. 16 as he and his partner Jerod Rost — as The Power of Life strength team — spread their message of hope, living for goals and having a purpose while being drug-free. Middle:…
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Turkey Trot to benefit Elijah’s Promise
Elijah’s Promise will hold its fifth annual 3K Turkey Trot fundraiser Nov. 3 in Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick. Registration begins at 1 p.m., and the walk will start at 2 p.m. The Turkey Trot will feature an appearance by Tracy Brown the Reading Fairy; live music by the CTP band; arts-and-crafts for kids; and tasting…
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Incumbent, newcomer vie for county sheriff spot
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Mildred Scott The two candidates for Middlesex County sheriff — incumbent Mildred Scott, a Democrat from Piscataway, and Republican Jose Martinez of Monroe — were asked to describe their experience in law enforcement and how they will address security issues in the county if elected on Nov. 5. Scott: “I…
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Charleston Place plans fall rummage sale
South Brunswick Community Development Charleston Place Senior Citizens will hold a rummage sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 at the building, 3424 Route 27, Kendall Park. The proceeds will enable existing senior programs to continue. Donations of clothing and household items are welcome. Call 732-297-7966 to make arrangements.
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Pumpkin patch opens to the public this fall
Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3330 Route 27, Kendall Park, will hold its annual pumpkin patch 2-8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays. There will be pumpkins, Indian corn and gourds for sale. A kids’ day will be held 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26 for children ages…
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Tickets available for Marna’s Pals gala
Tickets are on sale for the Marna’s Pals “A Night Out in Hollywood” gala, which will be held 6-11 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Windsor Ballroom at the East Windsor Holiday Inn, 399 Monmouth St., East Windsor. The evening will include a cocktail hour; butler-passed hors d’oeuvres; a seated dinner; a four-hour, top-shelf open bar;…
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Service allows parking meters to be paid via phone app
The New Brunswick Parking Authority and Parkmobile USA Inc. have introduced a new service for customers who use parking facilities in New Brunswick. Customers can pay for parking with their iPhone, Android, Windows and Blackberry smartphones using Parkmobile’s native mobile applications. To use the system, customers can register for free at www.parkmobile.com or download the…
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