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Churches to sponsor VBS for youngsters
Milltown United Methodist Church (UMC) and Conklin United Methodist Church, South River, will host a combined vacation Bible school, “Operation Overboard: Dare to Go DeepWith God,” 6-8:30 p.m. June 20, 22, 23, 25 and 26 at UMC Milltown, 47 N. Main St. Youngsters ages 4 years-sixth grade are invited to attend. Anursery will be available…
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Monroe explores program to maintain open space areas
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — Township officials are considering opening up new avenues for volunteers to maintain the cleanliness of the township’s open space areas. The discussion was spurred by recommendations from resident Lucille Di- Pasquale at the May 7 Township Council meeting. The proposal is to create a stewardship program through which…
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June 1 • Scramble, sponsored by the Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Tickets cost $7; advance purchase recommended. Adults only. Door prizes. Call Barbara at 732-251-2725. June 1-30 • E-Food Drive, on…
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Flapjack Breakfast to benefit Scouts
South River Boy Scout Troop No. 4 will host an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast 8-10 a.m. June 10 at Applebee’s restaurant, 324 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Tickets cost $8 per person. To reserve, call 732-238-9575.
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Jamesburg creek project to reduce risk of flood
Officials: Stream near Church Street has long posed flooding concern BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — When Tropical Storm Irene struck the area in August, several homes and businesses were devastated by flooding from the Church Street Creek. Borough Council President Daria Ludas and Councilman Thomas Busco Jr. announced efforts to avoid similar catastrophes…
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Hebrew-speakers club will gather in Edison
The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate-advanced Hebrew speakers will take place 11 a.m. June 3 at the home of Rosey Bell and Eli Leiter, 134 Highland Ave., Edison. Members chat in Hebrew and read a short Hebrew story or article. Interested individuals are invited to join the group. To RSVP or…
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Vendors sought for Farmers Market
The Spotswood PTA Health Wellness Committee will host a Farmers Market 4-7 p.m. June 9 on Summerhill Road, across from Spotswood High School. Vendors are needed for the market. Interested individuals should send contact information to [email protected].
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Public invited to Moth Night in E.B.
The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission has scheduled its first Moth Night of 2012 for 8:30 p.m. June 2 at Dallenbach Lake near Crystal Springs Aquatic Center, Dunhams Corner Road. Participants should meet in the Crystal Springs parking lot behind the youth center. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled.…
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Milltown denies parking spot an after months of debate
BY JASON COHEN Correspondent MILLTOWN — After nearly two months of debate over putting a handicap parking space in front of the Milltown Public Library, the Borough Council voted 3-2 against the proposal. Councilmen George Murray, Richard Ryan and Randy Farkas cast dissenting votes at the May 14 meeting, while Joseph Pietanza and Robert Owens…
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