Tag: North Brunswick
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North Brunswick Winter Wonderland postponed to Dec. 16
North Brunswick Township’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will present its annual tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the Municipal Complex, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Enjoy a cup of hot coca, decorate gingerbread, enter the Ugly Sweater Contest, enjoy music, take photos with Santa and celebrate the season. New…
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Opinion: Strawberry rhubarb pie
The holiday season awakens the smells and tastes of my youth. Strawberry rhubarb pie was my favorite. As a boy, I would cut the wild rhubarb and give the stalks to my mother who would wash them and cut them into pieces. She would boil the pieces with sugar and then mix in the cutup…
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Wear your ‘ugly’ holiday sweater to North Brunswick’s annual tree lighting on Dec. 9
North Brunswick Township’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will present its annual tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Municipal Complex, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. The lighting was postponed from Dec. 2 due to inclement weather. Enjoy a cup of hot coca, decorate your own gingerbread, enter the Ugly…
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How gum disease affects your health and entire well-being
Gum disease, something that a large percentage of Americans suffer from, is far more dangerous that people often think. Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacteria that causes gum disease also causes heart disease and inflammatory Alzheimer’s. P. gingivalis has been referred to as a “guerilla” agent, able to invade a person’s cells, and prevent immune responses. Luckily there…
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign begins
Law enforcement officials will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1, 2020, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may…
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North Brunswick Library Corner for December
The North Brunswick Public Library will offer the following programs: This is what’s happening at the library this week: Crafty ‘Tweens for ages 9-12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Call the library to register. Mindfulness Meditation, 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Sensory Play for ages 3-5, 1-1:45 p.m. on Dec. 6. Holiday Open House, noon…
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Former North Brunswick mayor passes away
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Former North Brunswick Mayor Sylvester Paladino has passed away. “It was with greatest sadness that we learned yesterday [Nov. 25] of the passing of North Brunswick’s former mayor and councilman, Sylvester Paladino. Sal was a beloved leader in our community and a friend to all. His bright personality and quick smile will…
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Enjoy pancakes in pajamas at the Green Turtle in North Brunswick on Dec. 7
Join North Brunswick and the Heritage Day Committee as they will present “Pancakes and Pajamas” from 8-10 a.m. on Dec. 7 at the Green Turtle Bar and Grille, 211, Main Street, North Brunswick. Tickets are $10 and includes a pancake breakfast, crafts and a pajama contest. Pre-register online at www.communitypass.net or call 732-247-0922 ext. 475…
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Opinion: Bench jockeys: Win or lose, it’s how you play the game
In my younger years, I played baseball. A lot of baseball in many locations and at various levels. As any follower of the game knows, each team has nine players in the lineup. Other reserve players are relegated to the bench. There are some other players not listed in the lineup; they are the bench…
