Category: Suburban Calendar
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Community Bulletin Board Red Cross will sponsor
Community Bulletin Board Red Cross will sponsor blood drive Jan. 22 The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Monroe Village, One David Brainerd Drive, Monroe. Giving blood can aid in situations such as organ transplants, burn and cancer care, treatment of patients with sickle…
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Fibromyalgia lecture is slated for Jan. 10 in E.B.
Fibromyalgia lecture is slated for Jan. 10 in E.B. The Wellness Education Foundation, East Brunswick, will sponsor a free community lecture on fibromyalgia at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 at Borders Books and Music, Route 18, East Brunswick. Matthew J. Speesler, M.D., will offer the latest information on drug-free options for fibromyalgia treatment. Topics also…
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Office-warehouse complex gets five-year tax abatement
Staff Writer By jennifer dome SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council approved a limited tax abatement for a property located on the Main Street Extension at a special meeting and public hearing Dec. 27 at the municipal building. According to Borough Business Administrator Wayne Kronowski, the taxes that are currently collected on the property will remain…
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Appointment to community development post debated
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan OLD BRIDGE — Despite ongoing discussions about working together regardless of party differences, Republican Mayor Barbara Cannon could not persuade the Democrat-controlled Township Council to approve her candidate for director of community development at Tuesday’s reorganization meeting. The council voted 7-2 along party lines to table the appointment of…
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BLOOPERS ADELE YOUNG Rich chocolate mouse won’t play hickey
BLOOPERS ADELE YOUNG Rich chocolate mouse won’t play hickey Although it’s always fun to compile the list of "bloopers" that almost made it into one of our 10 Greater Media Newspapers’ publications, it’s especially nice to have some lightheartedness this year. For those unfamiliar with this annual tradition, the editors and staff at Greater Media…
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Local dancers headed for stage at Sugar Bowl
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Michela Furey of Old Bridge, Jessica Staats of Keyport and Stephanie DeFeo of Old Bridge (l-r) are among the dancers selected to perform at the Sugar Bowl next week. OLD BRIDGE — Three students from Janet’s Dance Centre, Route 516, have been selected to perform in the pregame and…
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Old Bridge Library offers cultural events, discussion groups, lectures
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, has scheduled several upcoming events. The People Poets of Old Bridge will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 in the library art gallery. Participants are invited to share their personal creations or the work of other poets. New members and listeners are…
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Contest winners light up borough with decorations
Staff WriterSAYREVILLE By jennifer dome Contest winners light up borough with decorations Staff Writer SAYREVILLE –– Although decorating his house has long been a labor of love for Anthony Katz, he decided that this year he would try to get a return on his investment by entering his townhome in the borough’s house decorating contest…
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NJ Transit plans public hearings on fare hike
NJ Transit plans public hearings on fare hike The NJ Transit Board of Directors has authorized public hearings to be held next week in support of a six-year fare policy initiative to help the corporation address a growing budget shortfall — including a 10 percent increase in fares on trains, buses and the Newark City…
