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E.B. theater seeks show submissions
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s community theater, is accepting show submissions from directors for the 2010-11 season. Submissions should include a copy of the show script; a brief summary (no more than one page) of the show; a theatrical résumé, including letters of recommendation, if available; dates available, as well as scheduling conflicts related to directing…
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Adult aerobics, fitness classes begin Jan. 19
South River Parks and Recreation will offer women’s aerobics and men’s fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks beginning Jan. 19 in the South River Middle School auxiliary gym, Johnson Place. Women’s sessions are set for 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Men will attend 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fee is $30. For more information, call 732-254-4412.
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Etz Chaim to present Jan. 18 Magic Show
Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will present its annual Magic Show beginning at 3 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the Monroe Township Community Center, Monmouth Road. The event will feature clowns, magic, illusion, juggling and more. Tickets are free of charge for children ages 12 and under, when accompanied by an adult. Admission…
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Kid rock
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Left to right: Manasi Haranhalli claps along as 21-month-old daughter Pratima listens closely to the music of Kim Yarson during the monthly “Baby & Me” session Jan. 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Jessica Hong (l-r), Isabella Lahly, Avani Dhati and Shrena Shah check out Kim Yarson’s guitar.
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Tough budget year ahead for Spotswood
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Borough officials anticipate having to make some unwanted changes in municipal budget that they say is already bare bones. Like most towns, Spotswood faces a potential reduction in state aid this year, and adding to the woes is the fact that several businesses successfully appealed their tax assessments…
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Marine back from war has special gift for SRPD
Police touched by actions of corporal from So. River BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer KATHY CHANG Flanked by South River police officers, U.S. Marine Cpl. Antonio Damas, 22, of South River, holds the flag he flew for the police force while stationed at Camp Barber in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan on July 8. SOUTH…
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Officials press for traffic lights at two Monroe sites
Signals planned at entrances to retirement communities BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — Two township councilmen are making traffic lights in their respective wards a priority this year. At the Jan. 4 council meeting, newly elected Republican Councilman Michael Leibowitz, who represents Ward 3, said he wants to see the installation of a traffic…
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Council reorganizes, keeps Harto as prez
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent MILLTOWN — The Jan. 4 reorganization meeting was a chance for the borough to swear in those appointed to municipal roles, including two seats on the Borough Council. Republicans Gary Holsten and Robert Owens began their first three-year terms. After they took the oath of office, Mayor Gloria Bradford gave her…
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Jamesburg officials hope for better budget days
BY VINCENT TODARO JAMESBURG — After a year in which the borough made cuts to programs and personnel, it remains unclear what is in store for 2010. Councilman John Longo said he has no significant changes in mind, but at the same time he realizes that the state is awarding its small towns less and…
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