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Don’t forget to connect customer service week with strategy
By CJ Stafford, President, Stafford Communications Group Inc. This week, thousands of organizations around the world are recognizing Customer Service Week. It’s encouraging to see companies across all types of industries make an effort to celebrate their commitment to customer satisfaction. However, many leaders are doing their organizations a disservice by not using Customer Service…
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Current councilman, former mayoral candidate seek seat on Monroe council
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — Two candidates are vying for the one-year unexpired term for the Ward 2 seat on the Township Council. Blaise Dipierro, who was appointed in January to fill the position vacated by Gerald Tamburro when he became mayor, will face Republican challenger Martin Herrmann. Dipierro, who is seeking his…
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Original play to highlight Halloween at library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will host a variety of upcoming Halloween events. The Hudson Shakespeare Company will present a live performance of the original play, “Tales of Edgar Allan Poe,” 2 p.m. Oct. 29. The work tells the story of high school students who accidentally get locked…
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Salt-marsh hike planned at park
A Salt-Marsh Ecology Hike is set for 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. Participants should meet at the Nature Center for a guided hike to learn about the park’s salt-marsh ecosystem. The event is open to individuals ages 9 and up. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 732-566-3208.
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Drag-race champ to lead B.R.A.K.E.S. driving course
B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe), a nonprofit organization that provides free defensive-driver training to teens and their parents, will offer its course Oct. 29-30 at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown. The program will be led by drag-racing champion Doug Herbert. Classes are four hours long, beginning with a classroom session followed by…
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Cemetery tour to feature S.R. borough history
The South River Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission will sponsor its Washington Monumental Cemetery Walking Tour beginning at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 at the cemetery, 45 Hillside Ave., South River. Participants should meet at the central monument in the old section of the cemetery. Walkers will learn about the history of South River through stories…
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Holy Name Society schedules casino trip
St. Thomas the Apostle Holy Name Society, Old Bridge, will sponsor a Nov. 7 fundraising trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa. The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. from the church parking lot, Route 18 south. Cost is $40 per person and includes $20 cash back and a $5 food voucher. To reserve, call…
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Environmental panel sets dinner meeting
The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor its next membership meeting and dinner 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. The community is invited to attend. Guest presenter Johnny Quispe will offer a program titled “Watershed Scenarios for a Developing New Jersey.” The report will include Quispe’s research, “Nutrient…
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Tickets on sale for Holy Name Octoberfest
St. Thomas the Apostle Holy Name Society will sponsor its Night Out at Bernie’s Octoberfest Show Oct. 22 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle School, 333 Route 18 South, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The Riddlesbrood Touring Company will present a horror-themed murder-mystery, “Franken Murder.” The Fabulous GB’s Band will…
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