Tag: South Amboy
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County announces updated pedestrian safety program for Milltown, South Amboy
MILLTOWN – Officials gathered in Milltown on Dec. 5 to announce a new variation of an existing pedestrian safety campaign being undertaken by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) in cooperation with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (NJDHTS). The Slow Down in Our Town pedestrian safety program began 15 years ago…
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Middlesex County College Foundation donors connect with student scholars
Scholarship recipients met their benefactors at the Middlesex County College (MCC) Foundation annual Scholarship Reception. The program allowed those who donate to foundation scholarships to connect with students, learn about their goals, and understand how scholarship support has assisted them. Approximately 300 people attended the event on Nov. 7, according to information provided by MCC.…
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Polka dance proceeds allotted for dictionaries for third graders in Sayreville, South Amboy
PHOTOS COURTESY OF KAREN ROBSON The South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary held a Polka dance fundraiser at the VFW hall in Sayreville on Nov. 10. Each year the club provides free dictionaries to every third grade student in South Amboy and Sayreville.
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YMCA of MEWSA receives grant for preschool Brainy Boot Camp
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) recently received notification of a $7,500 grant received to support the funding of academic programming for preschool children at the YMCA’s Ken Shirk Early Learning Center located in Edison. The program, called Brainy Boot Camp, will be held during the regular school year and will…
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YMCA’s Tot Trot to raise money for child care scholarship
The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy is holding its 11th annual Tot Trot & Fall Festival on Oct. 13, rain or shine, at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The charity event helps the Y support families from the community by providing scholarship assistance to…
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In the Service: Brandon Materowski
U.S. Air Force Airman Brandon Materowski graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an…
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Polka dance proceeds allotted for dictionaries for third graders in Sayreville, South Amboy
The South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary will hold a Polka dance fundraiser to support community service projects. Each year the club provides free dictionaries to every third grade student in South Amboy and Sayreville. The dance will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the VFW hall, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Tickets are $20 per…
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YMCA of MEWSA to offer ‘Healthy Weight and Your Child’ sessions
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) launched a new program, “Healthy Weight & Your Child,” an evidence-based program for children carrying excess weight. Based on a grant from Y-USA, this program is offered at no charge and includes 25 sessions delivered over four months. The program empowers 7-13-year-olds with the support…
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YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy joins Welcoming America in celebrating new Americans during Welcoming Week
During Welcoming Week, taking place on Sept. 13-22, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in holding events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Welcoming Week activities are open to…