Tag: American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25
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Veterans can access services from various organizations during Stand Down
By ALAN KARMIN Correspondent American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25 will host a Stand Down to serve at-risk and homeless veterans. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m June 24, the legion, located at 4 JFK Dr. in Milltown, will help attendees with benefits, claims and other services as needed. A number of organizations including…
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Preschool teacher co-leads initiative honoring Spotswood and Milltown Class of 2020
SPOTSWOOD–With a large waterproof banner containing photos of Spotswood High School’s graduating seniors, resident Diane Wells spoke about how she helped lead an initiative to honor this year’s 12th graders. “I follow a group on Facebook that was created after COVID-19 started by the Class of 2020 parents, and it’s not just popular like nationwide,”…
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Milltown Mel predicts an early spring in front of record crowd
MILLTOWN – A welcome crowd on Super Bowl Sunday came out bright and early to see what Milltown Mel – the toothy teller of the weather – had to predict. Whether rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs, the crowd was rooting for Mel to predict an early spring. And…
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Veterans honored with street signs bearing their names in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The intersection of Joseph Street and Fela Avenue in North Brunswick will be known as Di Silvestro Way, and the intersection of Chestnut Street and Willow Avenue will bear the name Ricker Way. On Aug. 28, council representatives and family members gathered for the secondary street sign naming ceremonies to honor township…
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‘True, live heroes’ honored during pre-Veterans Day ceremony
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – More than a dozen veterans were honored for their service to the country and to the community during a special pre-Veterans Day ceremony that included musical selections, a flag folding demonstration and an interview with a hometown hero. Mike Kneller, supervisor of Social Studies at North Brunswick…
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Milltown will dedicate park in memory of 6-year-old
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A dedication for the Ariella Hopkins Little Pocket Park will be held this weekend for a little girl who captivated everyone she came in contact with. On Oct. 22 at 1 p.m., members of the Milltown Recreation Department, borough officials and Ariella’s family will unveil the naming of the…
