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  • MILLSTONE: Township eyes county library branch

    By Audrey Levine, The Packet Group    MILLSTONE — Bringing a branch of the Monmouth County Library here has been discussed in the past, and now the township wants to express its formal interest.    The Township Committee on Dec. 2 approved a resolution telling of its desire to partner with the Monmouth County Board of Chosen…

  • LAWRENCE: Police beat from the Dec. 10 edition

        Someone took 13 bottles of perfume, valued at a total of $557, from the display rack at the Victoria’s Secret store at the Quaker Bridge Mall between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5, police said.     Danica J. Kelly, 18, of East Brunswick Township, was charged with shoplifting an assortment of jewelry and clothing…

  • Breakfast with Santa & Friends!

    By NJN On Sunday, December 13, Santa Claus is coming to town at the Red Oak Grille, located on the grounds of New Jersey National Golf Club in Basking Ridge.  Parents and kids of all ages can enjoy this fun-filled event from 9 a.m. – noon.  $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children.  For more…

  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Towns reeling from loss of December state aid

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    Towns counting on one final state aid payment in 2009 were surprised last week when the state announced it would not be sending the December checks immediately or possibly at all.    Gov. Jon S. Corzine announced Dec. 1 that the state would withhold about $20 million from the Consolidated Municipal…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Tourism is topic for Dec. 21 session

    Commission formation will be discussed By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — It’s been a long time coming, but the city’s wish to establish a tourism commission is about to bear fruit.    Mayor David Del Vecchio spoke publicly about the city’s desire for such a commission during his state-of-the-city address given Jan. 1, 2008. Now,…

  • LAWRENCE: Celiac disease needs gluten-free diet

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     One out of every 133 people in the United States is affected by celiac disease.     The cause of celiac disease is a mystery, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation Web site, www.celiac.org. It is not a food allergy, which is something that may be outgrown. Celiac disease is…

  • LAWRENCE: Speaker illuminates history of Jews in India

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Think of India, and the image that comes to mind is hundreds of millions of Hindus. But Jews?     Well, there are a few of them, Romiel Daniel told the audience at Adath Israel Congregation on Sunday morning.     In fact, there has been a Jewish presence in India…

  • SOLEBURY: New Year’s brunch set at Holly Hedge

    Reservations must be made by Dec. 18    The Solebury Township Historical Society invites all Solebury residents to the annual New Year’s Day brunch on Jan. 1, 2010, from noon-3 p.m. This event will take place at Holly Hedge Estates, 6987 Upper York Road, Solebury.    Reservations may be made by sending a check for $45 per…