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Milltown officials agree tech upgrades needed
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials will discuss much needed technology upgrades throughout Borough Hall and municipal departments at the December council meeting. Councilwoman Doriann Kerber said the telephone system at Borough Hall is antiquated. According to officials, it is 15 to 20 years old. “It definitely needs updating and replacement,” she…
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Wine-glass painting coming to legion post
The American Legion Post No. 253 Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor its Boozin’ Brushstrokes: A Winter Wine-Glass Painting Event 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the post home, 60 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Tickets cost $30 each; price includes all painting supplies, an artist to guide the group and one wine glass; additional glasses will be available for…
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Tea will feature holiday stories, music
The St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Christmas Tea Dec. 6 in St. Bartholomew’s Knights of Columbus Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. The event will feature short, inspirational Christmas stories and music. Quiche and salad will be served. Admission is $15 per person in advance, $20 at…
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Seniors offer trip to Hunterdon Hills
Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a Feb. 13, 2016, bus trip to see “Rock ’n’ Roll USA” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton. The bus will depart at 4:45 p.m. from the OLV lower parking lot, Main Street, Sayreville. Return is scheduled for approximately 10 p.m. Cost is $95 and includes the…
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East Brunswick puts off funding for water tower
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Plans for a new water tower in the township have been put on hold. Township Council members voted down a $6.1 million bond ordinance that would have help fund the construction of a water tower on the west side at the Nov. 9 meeting. The water tower…
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Operation Shoebox sends supplies to soldiers
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Above: U.S. Coast Guard veteran Nicholas Grego, middle left, and U.S. Army veteran Rob Giorgi, middle right, along with other volunteers, fill cardboard boxes with supplies as part of Operation Shoebox, held at Middlesex County College in Edison on Nov. 10. Below: Maryann Hirsch of Operation Shoebox helps fill boxes.…
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Spotswood district voters approve $9.3M school bond
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Voters have chosen to fund various improvements throughout the Spotswood School District’s four schools. “I would like to thank the community for supporting the referendum. These upgrades will bring much-needed improvements to the district,” said Superintendent of Schools Scott Rocco, who in the months leading up to the vote campaigned…
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Thanksgiving games
Football rivalries keep tradition alive By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MATT DENTON The staples of Thanksgiving have always included family, turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and high school football for many across New Jersey. What was once a traditional game for virtually every high school across the state is becoming a rarer occurrence as many of…
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Car buyers deeper in debt
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features New-vehicle sales are up, but so are transaction prices, loan terms and monthly payments While new-car sales continue to skyrocket — the National Automobile Dealers Association in McLean, Va., predicts that close to 17 million units will be delivered to customers this year, which is the highest number recorded since…
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