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Spotswood VFW to hold Halloween party
The Spotswood Memorial VFW Post 4589, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood, will hold its annual Halloween party 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26. There will be refreshments, a deejay, a costume contest and games. A $20 donation per person is requested. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call 732-251-9862.
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Elks Halloween gala scheduled for Oct. 26
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold its annual Halloween Party 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 26 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. The event will feature a hot dinner buffet and music by the Red Eye Riders. Cost is $25 per person. For more information or to reserve, call Allan Carmy at 732-422-7796.
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Marching bands to compete Oct. 19
The seventh annual Marching Band Competition will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 on the football field at Monroe Township High School, Schoolhouse Road. Gates will open at approximately 5 p.m. Seven schools will participate in the event. In case of rain, the competition will take place in the high school building. Admission is $10…
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SRHS class of ’41 to reunite at luncheon
South River High School (SRHS) class of 1941 will hold a reunion luncheon 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Portuguese Fisherman, Jackson Street, South River. For more information, call 732-257-7477 or 732-254-5147.
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Robbery investigation yields six arrests
A joint investigation by the Edison and Woodbridge police departments culminated in the arrest of six area residents in connection with robberies in both towns, according to police. Edison Detective Ted Hamer and Woodbridge Detective Mitch Platt launched an investigation Sept. 24 after discovering the pawning of two Samsung cell phones at the Woodbridge Center…
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Shoppers wanted at PTA Vendor Night
The Spotswood PTA will host its first Vendor Night 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at G. Austin Schoenly School, 80 Kane St. More than 20 companies will be represented. Shoppers are sought.
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Defensive-driving class scheduled
The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver’s license and/or get a 5 percent discount on a…
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JCP&L to notify residents using text alerts, interactive map
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) took time at the Oct. 9 council meeting to introduce its updated notification system in the event of power outages. Gerry Ricciardi, JCP&L’s liaison to the borough, discussed the new tools being utilized by the electric company to notify residents and borough…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Rosalind Casey of Carteret is among the first Provident Bank’s “Committed to Share” sweepstakes winners for Middlesex County. Participants can enter for a chance to win one of three top cash prizes, with a matching donation to a charity of their choice. The top prizes will be awarded on Dec. 14, including a grand prize…
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