Author: Central Jersey
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THINGS TO DO: Dec. 6
Sat., Dec. 7 The annual Christmas Sale featuring recycled Christmas, a bake sale, and crafts will be held from 9 a.m.-12 pm. At the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. All profits go to helping the library. Call 732-521-3181 for more information. The Jamesburg Elks, Lodge 2180, holds a Christmas Party for special needs children…
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FLORENCE: Rain unable to dampen spirits at tree lighting
Gabriella Stanton, 3, of Florence, visits with Santa Claus during the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 6 in Florence. Photo by Amy Batista
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NEW HOPE: Monroe Crossing parade is Saturday
Recalls another attack of Gen.Washington on the Hessian troops NEW HOPE — The Coryell’s Ferry Militia, led by Capt. Robert V. Gerenser, will hold the 28th annual Lt. James Monroe crossing the Delaware parade in New Hope on Saturday. The event will begin at noon sharp. There is no rain date. The free event…
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COLUMBUS: Mansfield students make blankets for less fortunate
On the gymnasium floor of Mansfield Elementary School Leslie Wyers helped her two sons make blankets for children in need in the school’s annual participation with the Linus Project on Dec. 5 by James McEvoy, Managing Editor COLUMBUS — On the gymnasium floor of Mansfield Elementary School Leslie Wyers helped her two sons make blankets…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Committee discusses impervious coverage
Buyers of houses on smaller lots are discovering that township ordinances don’t allow them to install a pool or decks, as such construction exceeds the amount of permissible impervious coverage. by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Buyers of houses on smaller lots are discovering that township ordinances don’t allow them to install a…
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ALLENTOWN: Scouts looking for new members
Cub Scout Pack 180 is having their monthly cub scout pack meeting this Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Newell Elementary School auditorium. ALLENTOWN — Cub Scout Pack 180 is having their monthly cub scout pack meeting this Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Newell Elementary School auditorium. New and interested…
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CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: December 12
The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Safety inspections Legislation Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, D-Camden, Burlington, sponsored to improve the state’s ability to respond to large-scale natural disasters has been released by an Assembly panel. The bill (A3694), modeled after successful approaches used in 26…
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COUNTY: Mercer to to offer information session on Obamacare
Mercer County is hosting an Affordable Care Act Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at County Connection in Hamilton, where attendees will learn about the new law. HAMILTON — Mercer County is hosting an Affordable Care Act Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at County Connection in…
