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South River moves ahead with latest firehouse plan
Council names architect; county to review proposal BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Plans for a new firehouse are moving forward, but some hurdles remain to be cleared before a shovel goes in the ground. The Borough Council voted April 8 to designate Robert Mitchell of Mitchell Associates Architects of Voorheesville, N.Y. as the…
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Offers thanks to students, teachers, community
A s one who struggles with multiple sclerosis (MS) each day, I would like to express my gratitude to advisor Alieen Benitez and the students of the Spotswood High School Community Service Club for organizing this year’s Volleyball Game to Fight MS. I am also grateful to those community members who sponsored the teams and…
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The Manasquan Reservoir in Howell provides a scenic setting for a day of fishing. Photo was taken on March 30. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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CODA
Helmetta on short list for biggest speed trap in Jersey GREG BEAN I n 2011, Helmetta followed a lot of communities in New Jersey and got rid of its police chief, who was largely protected by state law from political interference by the governing body, and named a civilian director, Andrew Ely, over whom they…
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Jamesburg residents to pay more in municipal taxes
JAMESBURG — The Borough Council amended and adopted the 2013 municipal budget during its April 10 meeting. No members of the council or the public spoke in opposition to the spending plan during the meeting. The budget totals approximately $5.6 million, including debt service. It is supported by a tax levy of just over $3.6…
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Donations sought for Rummage Sale
Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, off Route 79, Morganville section of Marlboro, will accept donations through April 26 for its Spring Nearly New Rummage Sale set for 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. May 3 and 9 a.m.-noon May 4. An All-You-Can-Put-in-a-Shopping-Bag Sale ($3 per bag, $5 for two bags) will be offered during the…
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American Repertory Ballet performance, gala on April 20
The American Repertory Ballet (ARB) will hold its 28th annual gala at 6 p.m. on April 20 at the Crossroads Theater, Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, followed by a reception at 7 p.m. across the street at the Heldrich Hotel. The event will feature performances by American Repertory Ballet, dinner and dancing to the music of…
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South River officials say tax impact is not known
Superstorm Sandy described as having profound effect on 2013 municipal budget BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — A 2013 budget presented during the March 25 Borough Council meeting had one element missing — whether there will be a tax increase. The tax impact is “currently under debate,” said borough Business Administrator Frederick Carr, who…
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Green thumbs abound at Monroe school
Community helps build garden at Oak Tree Elementary BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Above: Jodi Desai (l-r), head of the PTA Grant Committee at Oak Tree Elementary School in Monroe, speech therapist Faith Vidolin and Board of Education member Lou Masters shovel topsoil as parents and teachers start building the community garden at Oak Tree…
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