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HIGHTSTOWN: Skateboard park plan in jeopardy
Next Level Group bows out By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN The future of a planned skateboard park in the borough seems to be in limbo. The Next Level Youth mentoring organization has rescinded its offer to take over the project because, the executive director said, the planned transfer of borough- administered…
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Let’s do what’s best
Gene Ramsey, Hopewell Township Recent news reports have stated 16 million people have lost their jobs. Job loss has occurred in my family along with reduced income. It is obvious, we need more jobs and more jobs and more jobs! This must be a major concern of everyone. It was reported recently Pfizer Pharmaceuticals terminated…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Grant aids recycling effort
By Davy James, Staff Writer South Brunswick Township recently received some help going green. The state Department of Environmental Protection awarded the township a $150,415 grant to help enhance its recycling program. ”Our residents are top notch, A-Plus when it comes to recycling,” said township Recycling Director Nancy Paquette. “Any time you ride around, you…
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Hanukkah festivities scheduled for Dec. 12
Chabad of East Brunswick will sponsor its annual Hanukkah Wonderland 7:15 p.m. Dec. 12 in the J.C. Penney court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The event will feature the lighting of the Giant Jelly Bean Menorah. There will be family entertainment, a raffle, hot latkes and doughnuts. Guests, who will have the…
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Dance to the oldies on New Year’s Eve
A New Year’s Eve Oldies Dance is planned for 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ, dancing to the oldies, hot-and-cold hors d’oeuvres, a hot buffet dinner with a carving station, coffee, tea, desserts and an open…
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‘Rethink Afghanistan’ to be screened Dec. 16
The Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township will offer a screening of “Rethink Afghanistan,” a film by Robert Greenwald, at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 in the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. The Rev. Robert Moore, executive director of the Coalition for Peace Action, will lead a discussion after the film. All are invited…
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Holiday Cookie Walk scheduled for Dec. 12
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Holiday Cookie Walk beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 12. A wide variety of home-baked cookies will be offered, while supplies last. Pre-packaged cookies in holiday containers suitable for gift-giving also will be available. For directions, call 732-254-7361.
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Library will offer stories, crafts, music
In-person registration will begin Jan. 4 for winter story times at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Telephone and in-person registration will continue Jan. 5. “Toddler Time,” open to children ages 18-35 months accompanied by an adult, is set for 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 1-1:30 p.m. on Thursdays. “Time to Read,” open…
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Donations sought for PTA Adopt-A-Family
The South River Primary/Elementary School PTA is sponsoring its annual Adopt- A-Family program, designed to make the holiday season more joyous for disadvantaged children in South River. New clothing, new toys, food and monetary donations to purchase new items are sought. Checks should be made payable to Adopt-A-Family. Drop-off bins are located at the following…
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