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MONROE: Community information
Monroe Township Named after the fifth U.S. President, James Monroe, this community broke away from South Amboy and was incorporated in 1838 as an independent municipality by the New Jersey State Legislature. Originally, Monroe was a part of Piscataway, and then a part of South Amboy. The 1838 incorporation of Monroe Township originally included Spotswood,…
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BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: Week of May 9
Thurs., May 8 Fri., May 9 Sat., May 10 The Bordentown Elks Auxiliary is having its annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale at the Elks Lodge, 11 Amboy Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sat., May 11 The 17th annual Franklin Carr Memorial Iris Festival & Garden Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 7…
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CREAM RIDGE: Community information
UPPER FREEHOLD Narrative: This 47.5-square-mile township has more than 6,000 aces of preserved farmland and over 3,000 acres of preserved open space within its borders, including state and county parkland. Dairy farm operations of previous centuries have evolved to the crop farming and horse breeding operations of today. The historic districts of Walnford and Imlaystown,…
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JOIN US FOR SPIRIT CAFE!
By Good Shepherd Lutheran Church COME JOIN US FOR SPIRIT CAFE SATURDAY EVENING, May 11 at 5:00 PM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 300 Union Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876 www.gslutheranchurch.com Spirit Cafe is GSLC’s exciting new worship service! Deepen your spirituality and discover what it means to be a Christian in modern times through fellowship, song and small group discussion in…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Students learn consequences of driving drunk
Senior Greg Michal attempts to drive a golf cart through an obstacle course while he and his passenger Niraj Nayak both wear beer goggles. Staff photo by James McEvoy
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LAWRENCE: Deadline nears for school board candidates
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With less than four weeks until the June 4 nominating deadline, only one of four Lawrence Township Board of Education members whose three-year terms are expiring has indicated an interest in seeking re-election. Michael Horan, who is filling out a one-year unexpired term, said he plans to run for re-election.…
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CRANBURY: Community information
Cranbury Township This historic community was built on Lenape trails that served as a main corridor between New York and Philadelphia. This made the community a popular resting point on the three-day journey between the cities. Due to the historic nature of the community and the buildings, Cranbury was listed on both the state and…
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LAWRENCE: New fire truck likely in future
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A new fire truck to replace the Slackwood Fire Co.’s aging Snorkel 21 is inching closer to reality, after Township Council’s introduction of a bond ordinance Tuesday night. The $1.6 million bond ordinance earmarks $135,000 toward the purchase of a replacement for the 24-year-old Snorkel 21, which has been taken…
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PLUMSTED: Municipal taxes to increase
Plumsted Mayor Dave Leutwyler discusses the implications of the 2013 municipal bud´get shortly prior to its adoption at the May 1 Township Committee meeting. Staff photo by James McEvoy
