Tag: Jamesburg
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County officials spend time with Jamesburg seniors
JAMESBURG — Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios met with senior citizens in Jamesburg as part of a series of visits to municipal senior centers throughout the county. Rios was joined on Sept. 14 by Laila Caune, director of the county’s Office of Aging and Disabled Services, and Doug Breen, veterans services coordinator. They shared…
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County shows interest in the welfare of its senior population
OLD BRIDGE – Middlesex County officials visited Old Bridge to share information on county programs available for active seniors, veterans, and those needing varying levels of care. Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios met with about 40 seniors on Aug. 22 as part of a series of visits to municipal senior centers throughout the…
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Jamesburg High classmates to meet for ’70s reunion
Jamesburg High School classmates from the Classes of 1970 through 1979 will meet for a reunion from 6-11 p.m. Sept. 24 at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. The cost is $75 per person. Reservations must be made by Aug. 22. Make checks payable to Jamesburg High School Reunion 2016 and mail to JHS…
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Monroe foresees new schools to serve rising enrollment
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — Construction of an addition onto the high school as well as the building of a new elementary school and middle school may be on the horizon as school officials address student enrollment growth in the next five to 10 years. Monroe Schools Superintendent Michael Kozak presented the recommended…
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Jamesburg seeks to ‘sprout’ a love of reading during the summer
JAMESBURG – Select students in the Jamesburg school district are enhancing their grade level reading skills over the summer. “Research tells us that early intervention can make a lifetime of difference by helping students to succeed in school,” said Gloria Aftanski, president of United Way of Central Jersey. “By focusing investments in ways that make…
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Jamesburg Library to hold Family Yoga Night July 21
The Friends of the Jamesburg Library will hold Family Yoga Night at 7 p.m. on July 21 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. All are welcome. Wear loose clothing. For more information, call 732-521-0440.
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Jamesburg Memorial Day Parade is oldest in New Jersey history
JAMESBURG — More than 40 marching units will take part in the 133rd Jamesburg Memorial Day Parade on May 30. The Jamesburg parade is the oldest Memorial Day parade in New Jersey, according to Commander Allan E. Brown of American Legion Star Post 127. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. sharp at Veterans Memorial Park in Jamesburg at…
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C-SPAN Bus makes pit stop in Jamesburg
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Away from the twists and turns of the 2016 presidential campaign trail, the C-SPAN Bus stopped at Grace M. Breckwedel (GMB) Middle School in Jamesburg to give students a lesson in civics. “This is great. We’ve been doing a lot of the campaign coverage for the primaries so…
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Jamesburg teen fatally injured while riding motorcycle
MONROE – A teenager riding a motorcycle was fatally injured after colliding with a motor vehicle on May 4. Around 2:30 p.m., Michael P. Parker Jr., 19, of Jamesburg, was driving a 2005 Honda CBR south on Half Acre Drive, approaching the intersection with David Brainerd Drive, according to information provided by the Monroe Police…