Tag: Menlo Park
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State, county officials honor Vietnam veterans at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home
Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios joined Gov. Phil Murphy and State Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan on March 29 to honor veterans on Vietnam Veterans Day at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park. They visited with and thanked the veterans for dedicating their lives to serving the country during the Vietnam…
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Legion post to hold Christmas party for veterans on Dec. 9
American Legion Post 253 will serve as the host to veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home for a Christmas party from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Legion post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Live music will be provided by Good 2 Go. Pictures by Selfie Snapshots. All are invited to chat, sing…
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Decorated veteran becomes commander of New Jersey American Legion
A veteran of the U.S. Navy who has numerous ties to the local community will now lead the state American Legion. During the American Legion Department of New Jersey 99th annual Department Convention on June 9 in Wildwood, Darryl Reid was chosen to succeed Roger A. Gengaro for the 2017-18 term. “It feels great to…
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South River clubs to hold rib fest
The Level Club of South River and Philo Lodge 243 will hold its semi-annual Rib Fest from 1-5 p.m. on June 3 at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike South River. Enjoy BBQ ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and refreshments. Music will be provided by DJ Run. Meet veterans from the New Jersey Veterans…
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Street namings honor World War II, Vietnam veterans
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Rounding out a year jam-packed with honorary street namings for veterans was the dedication of Dewey Road and Park Terrace as Farella Sr. Way and Ottawa Street and Arlington Avenue as Carolan Way on Oct. 17. Ralph Farella Sr. was born Oct. 25, 1928, in New York City. He moved to North Brunswick…
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Rib fest in South River to benefit veterans
The Level Club of South River Philo Lodge No. 243 F&AM will hold its semi-annual rib fest from 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Twice a year, the brothers invite veterans from the NJ State Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park to attend the rib fest, who…
