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Open space pays in many ways
A newly released study backs what open space advocates have long known: preserving land bolsters both the economy and the environment. Southwick Associates, a consulting firm specializing in wildlife economics and statistics, recently conducted the study for the nonprofit National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. They examined the economics associated with outdoor recreation, natural resources conservation…
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PTA will sponsor Dec. 9 Holiday Bazaar
The Central Elementary School PTA Holiday Bazaar is set for 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at the school, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call JoAnneMalta at 732-967-9185 or email [email protected].
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House-decorating contest set in Monroe
The Monroe Township Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual holiday house-decorating contest for township residents. Judges will view the entries Dec. 19-Jan. 3, depending on the weather. Residents are asked to leave on their decorative lights during the course of the judging. Winners will be presented with their awards at the January meeting of the…
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Police step up effort to stop aggressive driving in E.B.
— Brian Donahue EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are implementing a new “zero tolerance” initiative to enforce motor vehicle violations that are hazardous and present an increased likelihood of resulting in motor vehicle accidents. The initiative is in response to a string of serious accidents within the township that have resulted in serious injuries and one…
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Breakfast With Santa on menu at St. Mary’s
St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 18 in the parish center, 30 Jackson St., South River. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults; children under age 12 will be admitted free of charge. Tickets will be on sale after…
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Restaurant event will support OLOL
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will sponsor a Benefit Day fundraiser from 11 a.m. Dec. 8 to 2 a.m. Dec. 9 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the…
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Monroe board dismisses cell tower applications
Chairman: Continued requests by T-Mobile to carry application was unfair to residents BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — The Zoning Board of Adjustment has denied two proposals from T-Mobile that sought to locate 120-foot-tall cell towers in the township. The board, whose members said the cellular company dragged its feet with the applications, voted…
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Youngsters invited to Green Gifts Workshop
The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will hold a Green Gifts Workshop, open to elementary school children, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Participants, who will create gifts from used materials, should bring empty, clean soda cans. Admission is free of charge. Registration is required.…
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