Tag: Jamesburg
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Locals walk in Thompson Park to spread awareness about suicide prevention
JAMESBURG–More than 490 locals came together to participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Community Walk. AFSP New Jersey Area Director Elizabeth Clemens said that the AFSP was established in 1987 as a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered…
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Jamesburg elects two incumbents, union organizer to school board
JAMESBURG–Incumbents Michelle Scott and Kerryann Holster, as well as candidate Anne Luck-Deak, won Board of Education seats in Jamesburg during the election on Nov.5. Holster won 346 votes/27%, Scott registered 326 votes/25% and Luck-Deck collected 320 votes/25% to secure the three open seats on the board, each having a three-year term. Election results are according…
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County, Jamesburg police investigate fire after two people found dead
JAMESBURG–Two people were found dead following a fire that damaged a home at 3:45 a.m. on Nov. 6, located at Sheridan Street in Jamesburg, according to a statement provided by the Middlesex County Prosector’s Office. Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christie Bevacqua and Chief James Craparotta of the Jamesburg Police Department announced that the two, whose…
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Jamesburg municipal election results are in
JAMESBURG – Marlene Lowande was chosen by Jamesburg residents to serve a four-year mayoral term during the general election on Nov. 5. The Democratic incumbent mayor was not challenged by any Republicans; she received 459 votes, 100 percent of the total. Two, three-year terms were open on the Borough Council. Democrats Laura Czarneski, Samantha Rampacek…
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Artists display paintings, photographs at Fiddleheads Restaurant
JAMESBURG – Fiddleheads Restaurant in Jamesburg is more than just a New American bistro; it is a gallery for local artists to share their talents. Tom Myers of Bundle of Paws Photography, specializes in pet-family photography, natural landscapes and wild animals. He and his wife, Ree, live in Robbinsville with their rescue dog, Mattie, who…
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Lincoln throws out first pitch during Jamesburg 1860s-style base ball game
The Philadelphia Athletic and the Monmouth Furnace played an 1860s base ball game on Oct. 19 at Green Acres Park, next to Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School in Jamesburg, as part of the Jamesburg Fall Street Festival. President Abraham Lincoln, as portrayed by Robert Costello, threw out the first pitch. The event was presented by…
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Jamesburg American Legion celebrates 100th anniversary
JAMESBURG – Jamesburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit 127 treated 14 members of American Legion Star Post 127 to a 100-year celebratory luncheon. Held at Per Tutti’s restaurant in Jamesburg on Oct. 12, the event included a patriotic opening ceremony; recognition of veterans; and speeches by Star Post 127 Commander Allan Brown and Unit 127 Auxiliary…
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Three incumbents, former board member race for seats on Jamesburg school board
JAMESBURG–Four candidates will face off for the three open seats on the Jamesburg Board of Education. Incumbents Kerryann Holster, Edward Herban and Michelle Scott are seeking to retain their seats against former board member Anne Luck-Deak, with each of the seats available for a three-year term. Election Day is Nov. 5. Herban, 49, is an…