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Baked potato bar dinner set for Feb. 3
A Baked Potato Bar Dinner will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Old First United Methodist Church, 197 Locust Ave., West Long Branch. An $8 donation will support mission projects. The potato bar includes a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables and more. Dessert and hot and cold drinks will be served.
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South Brunswick mayor challenges compressor station
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Mayor Frank Gambatese expressed “disappointment” in a lack of technical details and specifics about the natural gas compressor station that will affect thousands of residents in the South Brunswick area. “We are very concerned that specific information and relevant documentation is not provided in terms of timing, nature…
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Local shopping program would benefit residents, businesses
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Sworn in and ready for business, the newly assembled Township Council is starting the year off by trying to get the Shop East Brunswick program off the ground. Recently appointed Mayor Brad Cohen began his term by inviting a company called FinCredit Inc. to discuss its rewards program designed to help…
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Matawan teachers to serve food at McTeacher’s Night fundraiser
By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent The date May 20 may seem far away, but for residents in Matawan the date cannot come soon enough. Matawan’s annual Relay for Life event — an all-night walk at Matawan Regional High School (MRHS) — will take place that day to benefit the American Cancer Society. Teams from schools in…
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Metuchen school board members greet new year
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The Board of Education reorganized with the swearing in of an incumbent and two new members. Incumbent Jonathan Lifton took his seat for his third term, and Eric Suss and Alicia Sneddon Killean took their seats at the dais for their first three-year term at a meeting on…
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Oceanport proposing new municipal complex at former fort
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Some changes at the former Fort Monmouth, which officially closed in September of 2011, are becoming apparent as roadways are preparing to open and properties are being sold. “Things are starting to move quickly. The road is scheduled to open in mid January. The church was purchased by Triumphant Life…
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New Jersey Repertory Company developing West End Arts Center
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) has purchased the old West End School on West End Avenue from the Long Branch School District for $2.25 million in order to convert the 1920s structure into a major cultural arts center. The award-winning, nonprofit professional theater company, which develops new works for the…
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