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‘Biblioburro’ film to be screened Feb. 12
The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will hold a P.O.V. Winter Documentary Film & Discussion on “Biblioburro – The Donkey Library” at 1 p.m. Feb. 12. A decade ago, Colombian grade-school teacher Luis Soriano was inspired to spend his weekends bringing a modest collection of books — via two hard-working donkeys — to the…
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Toastmasters to hold Feb. 13, 27 meetings
The next Old Bridge Toastmasters meetings are set for 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and 27 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 south, just south of Jake Brown Road. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Walk-in guests are always welcome. Advance registration is not required. Toastmasters, an international…
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E.B. mayor to propose town-wide revaluation
This measure and other proposals mentioned in annual State of the Township address BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — In his annual State of the Township address, Mayor David Stahl said he will seek a town-wide revaluation, the first in three decades. In his remarks, delivered at the Jan. 28 Township Council meeting,…
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South River officials spar over use of deferred school tax
Boro CFO says matter at issue is an ‘accounting mechanism’ BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — There was much debate over a proposed accounting change during the Jan. 28 Borough Council meeting, which led to a Democratic councilman telling the audience that the borough is not in the strong financial position the party was…
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Making a ‘Point’ to help county residents in need
Annual event offers services to those in need; takes count of homeless and at-risk in area BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Anna Veliz, a housing assistant for Middlesex County, gives a survey as part of the Point-in-Time Count 2013 at the Woodbridge Housing Authority on Jan. 30. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff I n 2009,…
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Council may lower Dunhams Corner Road speed limit
Changes are in response to Sept. 15 fatal pedestrian accident in East Brunswick BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The East Brunswick Township Council is weighing several changes to enhance pedestrian safety along portions of Dunhams Corner Road. On Sept. 15, husband and wife Ari D. and Sari F. Horowitz, both 51, of East Brunswick, were…
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Then and now: Lessons from the Selma march
Activists say issues like income inequality, voter ID show civil rights struggle not over BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The Rev. Gillbert Caldwell, to the left of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marches during a 1965 protest for racial justice. PHOTO COURTESY OF REV. GILLBERT CALDWELL AND THE CHURCH WITHIN A CHURCH MOVEMENT A ccording…
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Winter-ready SUVs
These SUVs can thrive in severe weather, and they’re also ideal for outdoorsy families living in warmer climates — all for under $50,000 By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features CHEVROLET TAHOE Much of the U.S. are experiencing the proverbial big chill this winter. There’s little Mother Nature can dish out that an old-school body-onframe sport-utility vehicle…
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Q&A
Car colors with Sharon Peters Q: We are seriously considering a new Subaru Outback Limited. But at the dealership, we saw a Subaru XV Crosstrek that, although it’s not right for us, has a much better color, “desert khaki.” The only green available on the Outback is “cypress green.” I don’t understand why companies choose…
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