Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Middlesex looks to go deep in Region XIX tourney
By Warren Rappleyea Middlesex County College’s women’s basketball team has won 23 of its 26 games this winter and is poised to make a run in the upcoming National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX Tournament. One of the keys to the Lady Colts’ success is a roster that includes three players from St.…
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Monroe resident to supervise housing program for substance abuse rehabilitation center
MONROE – A Monroe Township resident has been chosen to lead a nationally recognized non-profit substance abuse rehabilitation center that has locations across the state. Earl C. Lipphardt has been named chief residential officer of Integrity House, which has locations in Newark, Secaucus and Jersey City. He will be responsible for supervising 500 licensed beds across all…
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Milltown officials think animal control service fee from Woodbridge is too high
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials plan to renegotiate the annual fee for animal control and shelter services with Woodbridge Township. The Milltown Council approved a shared services agreement between Woodbridge and Milltown for animal control services for the control, care and housing of lost and abandoned domesticated animals at a meeting Feb. 8. The…
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Monroe Township High School awarded $10,000 sustainable energy grant
MONROE – Sustainable Jersey announced that Monroe Township High School has been awarded a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey grant funded by the Gardinier Environmental Fund. The Green Team will create sustainable energy online units and hands on activities to be shared at each of K-5 and Monroe Township Middle School. This “Energize our Future” will culminate with…
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Decrease in Monroe open space tax rate is due to increase in ratables
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — As a result of a re-evaluation that was performed two years ago, the open space preservation tax rate has decreased in Monroe. The Township Council voted in favor of a resolution authorizing the township to reduce the dedicated open space preservation tax rate from 2.5 cents per $100…
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Oak Tree students show love to military at urging of local congresswoman
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — The faces of the students in Danielle Pugliese’s third grade class at Oak Tree Elementary School lit up as Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-New Jersey) strode into their classroom last week. “It’s Bonnie Watson Coleman,” exclaimed one of the 24 students in the class. The congresswoman visited three…
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SBHS offers free prom dresses, accessories on Feb. 20
Any high school student, grades 9-12, is eligible for a free prom dress and accessories by showing their school ID on Feb. 20 at South Brunswick High School (SBHS), 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. The fifth annual SBHS Viking Closet’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Prom Dress” event will include free henna tattoos, free make-up and…
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Cast of North Brunswick’s ‘The Music Man’ is largest in history
Tickets are on sale for performances of “The Music Man,” North Brunswick’s 46th annual musical sponsored by the township Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Performances will be at 8 p.m., March 3, 4 and 5, in the North Brunswick Township High School auditorium, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. “The Music Man” features the group’s largest…
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Spring II classes at MCC begin Feb. 16
Middlesex County College will offer a special “Spring II” program of accelerated courses beginning Feb. 16. Courses are offered day, evening, and through the internet. Flexible programs with two separate Spring terms, the traditional 15-week semester, as well as a shorter term for select classes are offered. Classes are offered at the Edison campus, 2600…
