Tag: Helmetta
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Blessing of the Bikes to benefit local food pantry
St. George’s Anglican Church will hold the 12th annual Blessing of the Bikes on April 29 at the church, 56 Main St., Helmetta. Registration will be held at 10 a.m. with coffee and donuts. The bike blessing will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by a bike run and return to the church for food, music…
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Supermarket honors associates with special breakfast cereal package
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD–Surrounded by a wall of cereal boxes, cake and Scrunchy the Bear, ShopRite officials gathered together to unveil a special-edition Cheerios box that features the local winners of its annual Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest, sponsored in partnership with General Mills. During the in-store ceremony on March 22, the contest winner,…
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Lofts open at former snuff mill site in Helmetta
HELMETTA – The Borough of Helmetta has been known for its snuff mill, a large brick factory in the center of this Middlesex County community, which closed in 1993 after more than 100 years in business. Kaplan Companies of Highland Park, which has invested $50 million to convert the outdated, shuttered snuff mill into an 200-unit community…
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Winners announced in Jamesburg soup tasting event
The winners of the Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary soup tasting fundraiser have been announced. First place was awarded to MJ’s in Spotswood for the chicken and andouille sausage gumbo. Second place went to Per Tutti’s Italian Grill in Jamesburg for the chickpea and chicken orecchiette soup. Third place was given to Villa Borghese in…
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Rabies clinics offered throughout Middlesex County
Middlesex County has released the 2017 calendar dates for rabies clinics throughout the area: March 4, Monroe Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Rd., Monroe: 9 a.m. to noon dogs and cats; March 11, Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 West Railroad Ave., Jamesburg: 1-2 p.m. cats only, 2-3:30 p.m. dogs only, or 3:30-4 p.m. dogs and cats; March 27,…
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Former Helmetta police chief lived life of service
HELMETTA – A former police chief for the Borough of Helmetta has passed away. John J. Perdoni Jr., 89, of Helmetta, died on Jan. 15, according to his obituary from Lester Memorial Home. Born and raised in Jamesburg, he was the co-owner of Eddie & Johnnie’s Gulf Station and served as a part-time police officer in Jamesburg.…
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Helmetta man charged with distributing child porn
HELMETTA – A 24-year-old Helmetta man has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Daniel Leal was charged at his home on Jan. 5 with possession of child pornography, distribution of child pornography and intent to distribute the illicit materials, according to a statement released by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. During…
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Kloos brothers ‘light up’ the life of Helmetta family
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer HELMETTA — After months of hard work, hours of dedication and thousands of Christmas lights, the numbers are in: Bill and Ryan Kloos presented a check for $10,500 and a customized toy car to a young boy who is special to them. This past Christmas season, the Kloos brothers embarked…
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Chelsea residents hold pasta night to support 2-year-old
MONROE – The Chelsea at Forsgate assisted living residence recently held a “Pasta for a Purpose” fundraiser on behalf of Trent Powers, a two-year-old Helmetta boy suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Money raised totaled $2,135 in dinners and other contributions. On Dec. 15, a check was presented to Trent’s mom, Kimberly Powers, at the…
