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Middlesex Greenway hazardous to walkers, runners
A s a regular runner on Middlesex County’s new Middlesex Greenway, a 3-plus-mile macadam path over an old railroad bed through Woodbridge, Edison andMetuchen, I sadly report the blatant mismanagement of this potentially great recreational asset. Most noteworthy is the chronic flooding at the east end of the pedestrian bridge over Route 1, presenting a…
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Doesn’t want to hand over personal responsibility
Regarding the discussions about New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s soda proposal, the question is not whether a particular activity is good for you, but rather who gets to decide whether you engage in it. Having government bureaucrats take responsibility for your health care has an unintended consequence: They now have moral justification to control…
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DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS
Rollin’ on a river LIZZ DINNIGAN Being a former cruise industry editor, I developed a true affinity for the water. I love all types of boating adventures, and in the last three years I have experienced a 10- mile rafting trip on the Delaware with my kids, a sunset sushi schooner cruise in New York…
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CODA
Christie will save New Jersey from turning into Colorado GREG BEAN Almost lost in the summer election hoopla was a stunning vote in the New Jersey Assembly late last month to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. In a 44-30 vote, the Assembly passed a bill that would make possession of 15 grams…
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Widows, widowers group to meet Aug. 7
A widows and widowers social group meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at Congregation Beit Shalom, in the Concordia Shopping Center, Perrineville Road, Monroe. The next meeting is set for Aug. 7. The panel offers discussions, dinner parties, shows, presentations and companionship. All are welcome to attend. For more information,…
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Three men allegedly fired explosives at neighbor’s home
Police say Monroe couple and three children escaped home after attic caught fire MONROE — Three township men were arrested July 14 on charges they intentionally fired explosive devices at a neighbor’s home and set it on fire that morning. Michael Cavallo, 18, and his brother, Johnathan Cavallo, 22, both of Bay Hill Boulevard, and…
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Temple will host July 22 Garage Sale
An Indoor Garage Sale is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 22 at Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road. Available merchandise will include gently worn children’s, women and men’s clothing; housewares; serving pieces; tablecloths and napkins; children’s items; books; bicycles; strollers; cribs; and more.
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Registration open for vacation Bible school
Nativity Lutheran Church, Dunhams Corner Road at Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will host its annual vacation Bible school (VBS) 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 13-17. The program is designed for children ages 4-10. This year’s theme is “Water Stories From the Bible.” Registration fee is $25. For more information, call 732-257-7745. To download a registration form, log…
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