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TRENTON: Outdoor recreation yields economic benefits
TRENTON — Newly released figures from the Outdoor Industry Association show that outdoor recreation areas generate billions of dollars in economic benefits for New Jersey and result in 158,000 direct New Jersey jobs. The figures are further proof of the importance of preserving parks and open space in New Jersey and underscore the need for…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Fresh Air Fund honors Jody Berkowitz
Jody Berkowitz, of Hillsborough, was recently presented with the “Chairperson of the Year” Award at the 2013 Fresh Air Fund Volunteer Leadership Conference. The Fresh Air Fund highlighted the most outstanding volunteers for their dedicated support of the volunteer host family program. Ms. Berkowitz was recognized for her management work throughout the Hunterdon and Somerset…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Girl Scouts, YMCA to hold swim skills clinic
As its Bronze Award project, Hillsborough Junior Girl Scout Troop 60230 from Hillsborough will work to keep children die from drowning. The troop says the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has identified drowning as the second-leading cause of accidental death for children to the age of 14. The troop will work with the Hillsborough Family…
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CRANBURY: Senior Corner
It is necessary to register in advance for all featured programs and activities. Individuals, who are 55 years of age and older, who reside in Monroe Township and are registered members of the office are eligible to attend center programs and activities. This information is featured in the monthly newsletter, “Senior Focus,” which is distributed…
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CRANBURY: Calendar
Fri., Feb. 15 A History of the Cranbury Landmarks: 7 p.m., Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.; presented by local history buff William Bunting; refreshments served; he also will discuss his collaboration with John Chambers on his book, “Cranbury, A New Jersey Town from the Colonial Era to the Present.” Fish fry: Jamesburg Elks,…
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FLEMINGTON: Warning Hunterdon deed overcharges resurface
Hunterdon County Clerk Mary H. Melfi issued a statement today regarding a new wave of solicitations from Property Transfer Service to property owners encouraging them to purchase a “Certified Copy of your Deed” for a payment of $83. Several calls from residents alerted Clerk Melfi to the solicitation. ”It is rare a homeowner would ever…
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CRANBURY: Students
Dean’s list Local residents were named to the dean’s list at Ithaca (New York) College for the fall semester. Elizabeth Suttmeier, of Cranbury, a junior cinema and photography major, was named to the dean’s list at the college’s Roy H. Park School of Communications. Megan Belansky, of Cranbury, a sophomore performance major, was named to…
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MERCER: CASA seeks volunteers from Valley area for March training sessions
MERCER —CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Mercer County is seeking volunteers from the Hopewell Valley area who have a few hours a month to help make a difference in the life of a foster child. CASA for Children of Mercer County is a nonprofit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best…
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