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Local musician performs to help veterans
Singer, songwriter and activist Danny Rongo has been busy performing throughout New Jersey for 40 years and maintaining a corporate day job on Wall Street for 30 years. He is performing a new, one-man show at the Jersey Shore to help benefit local veterans. Rongo, who lives in Morganville with his wife Andrea, was raised…
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Fundraiser set at Houlihan’s on Feb. 8
The Brian von Bischoffshausen Foundation will hold a fundraising night from 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Houlihan’s, 55 Route 1 south, New Brunswick. Patrons must show the appropriate flier. To RSVP, email [email protected]. Proceeds will benefit the foundation. Cannot be combined with coupons. Valid for to-go orders.
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Library to screen movie about Jesse Owens
The North Brunswick Public Library will be showing “Race,” the film based on Jesse Owens and his inspiring journey to overcome racism at home and abroad, from 6:30-8:45 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the library, 710 Hermann Rd., North Brunswick. The movie is rated PG-13. The showing is free and all are welcome. No registration is…
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Teens and ‘tweens invited to hang out at library
Learn the techniques of oil pastels with artist April Zay during a class for teens from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the North Brunswick Library, 880 Hermann Rd., North Brunswick. Also for teens and ‘tweens ages 10-16, board and Wii games will be available from 3:10-4:30 p.m. on Feb. 24. Light snacks will be provided. Register online…
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Student technology assistance slated in Eatontown
Monmouth University students will offer free help with smartphones, tablets or laptops. Assistance is available by appointment, and a student technology coach will be available on Wednesdays for 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. appointments at SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) in the Monmouth Mall, Basement Level, 180 Highway 35 South, Eatontown. Appointments are needed to…
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Pupils inspire town to eliminate invasive plant
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Officials in Millstone Township will take action to eliminate an invasive plant species after elementary school pupils identified locations where the plant is growing. The Community Problem Solvers Club, which is comprised of 19 pupils in grades three through five at the Millstone Township Elementary School, sought to…
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Training session will provide instruction in use of Narcan
MANALAPAN – The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will hold a free Narcan training session at Manalapan town hall at 7 p.m. Feb. 27. The training session is a joint project of the Jersey Shore Addiction Services healthcare organization and the Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention with funding from the Division…
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Dancer’s bill proposes moving fire elections to November
State Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s legislation (A-1690) to provide fire districts with the same opportunity as school districts to move their annual election to November was approved unanimously by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Dec. 12 and by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Jan. 30. “The Legislature gave school boards the option of moving their election…
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New police officer hired in Plumsted Township
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – The Township Committee has appointed James R. McCaffery as a full-time patrolman in the Plumsted Township Police Department. Officials took the action during a special meeting on Jan. 24. McCaffery will be paid $35,704 plus benefits, according to a resolution passed by the committee. He will serve a…
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