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LaMantia thanks J’burg residents for support
Wraps 12 years as mayor; vows to remain involved Anthony LaMantia JAMESBURG — The final Borough Council meeting of 2011 was also the final meeting for Mayor Anthony LaMantia. LaMantia, who has served in the top spot since 2000, did not seek re-election this year. He will wrap up his service on Jan. 4, when…
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A mother talks to her daughter in Afghanistan Dec. 22, when the East Brunswick Chabad and U.S. troops overseas held a joint Skype Menorah Lighting to celebrate Hanukkah. Families from as close as Long Branch and as far as Los Angeles participated in the event at the Brunswick Square Mall. Rabbi Aryeh Goodman and family…
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Applegarth remediation continues amid concerns
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — The Board of Education is proceeding with plans to remediate the former Applegarth Middle School building and reopen it in time for the 2012-13 school year. The board voted unanimously Dec. 14 to award a $44,800 bid to Two Brothers Contracting Inc. for additional asbestos removal, even as…
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Friends to kick off membership drive
The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will hold a monthlong membership drive beginning Jan 1. The Friends has been a supporter of the library for more than 30 years, providing funds and a wide range of programming beyond the capabilities of the library budgets. The Friends has sponsored programs such as the International Film…
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Blood drive planned at St. James Church
New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at St. James the Less Church, 36 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parents permission), weigh at least 110 pounds and may not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Individuals above age…
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Registration on tap for library story times
In-person registration will begin Jan. 9 for winter story times at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Telephone and in-person registration will be accepted beginning Jan 10. “Toddlers,” open to children ages 18-35 months accompanied by an adult, is set for 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. “Time to Read,” open to 3- and…
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Late baseball great honored as Jamesburg Citizen of Year
Above: Richard Reinhardt holds a photo of Frankie Hayes, part of a collection of pictures and memorabilia on display at Barbara’s Unique Antiques shop in Jamesburg. Below left: Frankie Hayes’ picture is displayed next to a certificate honoring him as the 2011 Citizen of the Year. Below right: A baseball card shows Hayes as a…
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South River Democrats fight appointment in court
Hearing on appointment of Republican councilwoman slated for Jan. 26 BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The appointment of a new South River Borough Council member has resulted in a lawsuit by the Democrats. Democratic councilmen Matt Vaughn, Peter Guindi and Rui Almieda brought an order to show cause motion before Judge Frank Ciuffani on Dec. 23…
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Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe addresses the crowd during the Dec. 21 lighting of the grand menorah at State Park, Perrineville Road. JEFF GRANIT staff
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