Category: archives
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Holding hands along the canal
by Davy James, Staff Writer Volunteers are being sought to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the D&R Canal, and all that’s being asked of them is simply to hold hands. The East Coast Greenway Committee and the Kingston Historical Society are seeking to line up thousands of people to hold hands for 10 minutes along…
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Somerset County To Hold Surplus Sale
By Somerset County Board of Freeholders Looking for a bargain? More than 400 surplus items will be available at the next Somerset County sealed-bid sale. A variety of vehicles – including cars, vans, pickups, buses and others – are among the items on the auction block. Also for sale are mowers, spreaders, tractors, snow plows,…
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MONROE: Residents charged up about electric rates
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer MONROE — Around 100 seniors crowded into the Rossmoor community ballroom Wednesday, all looking for explanations of a recent spike in their electricity bills from their local legislator, state Sen. Bill Baroni. The majority of the senior community’s residents reside in electrically heated and cooled homes. Ken Meyers, chairman of…
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CONCERT CALENDAR: Bordentown City
Upcoming shows at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, are listed below. Prices are listed in order of advance tickets/night of show. Friday, April 24, Frank Stallone, first East Coast show in 30 years, $12/15. Saturday, April 25, Status Green, $8/$10. Friday, May 1, Uncle Floyd, $13/15. Saturday, May 2,…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: THINGS TO DO
April 24 Casino Night: The 8th Annual gala and casino Night. The evening will honor Harry Delgado for h is service to the South Brunswick Family YMCA and the community. Pierre’s Restaurant, 582 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Cocktail reception, casino games, food stations. Prices range from $100 for cocktail and honoree reception, games and hors…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Helping families cope
by Davy James, Staff Writer Dealing with stresses related to job losses and the slumping economy can take its toll on any family. To help families learn how to cope with difficult situations and lean on each other for support, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will be running a seven-week program in…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Baseball team closing in on .500 mark
By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor The Robbinsville High School baseball team jumped out to a big early lead and held on for a 5-4 win over New Egypt on Saturday. “It was a real nail-biter,” Robbinsville Coach Tom Brettell said. “They scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh. Our second baseman…
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HILLSBOROUGHL Budget passes; incumbents re-elected
Board of Education members Marc Rosenberg and Steve Paget were re-elected to the board, Tuesday. Staff photo by Audrey Levine
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Columnist hits mark on gay rights
Judy Walters, of Kendall Park I applaud Hank Kalet for his column in this last week’s South Brunswick Post about rights for gays. Gays and lesbians are full citizens of this country, but they are often treated like second class citizens by many of their fellow Americans. Gays and lesbians should have the right to…
