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Vendor Sale to benefit Fourth of July gala
The Milltown Fourth of July Committee will sponsor a Vendor Sale noon-3 p.m. March 21 at the Milltown Firehouse, Cottage Avenue. Representatives of Tastefully Simple, Premier Jewelry and Arbonne will sell their products. All proceeds will go to the Milltown Fourth of July celebration. For more information, call 732-937- 6145.
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Blood donors to get free gas card
The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor a blood drive 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14 in the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge. All donors will receive a complimentary $15 gas card and a free cholesterol test. Refreshments will be served. Blood donations will aid area hospitals. Donors must be at least…
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Mulvey to present Celtic music at library
Musician and singer Heather Mulvey will offer a concert titled “Celtic Music Journey” at 7 p.m. March 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Mulvey will transport listeners to her ancestral homeland through songs such as “Wild Mountain Thyme,” “Danny Boy” and “The Fields of Athenry.” The event is co-sponsored by…
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Spaghetti Dinner on menu at VFW post
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will host a Spaghetti Dinner 3-7 p.m. March 28 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and dessert. Tickets cost $9 for adults, $5 for children under age 10. For more information and to purchase…
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Seussed up
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Pictured to to bottom: Camille Bacon (r) and other children at Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick enjoy a Dr. Seuss book with East Brunswick Police Officer Drew Walsh on March 4. Walsh served as guest storytime reader for the Read Across America event. Kendal Pickard (left, with headband) and Amanda…
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Transformation of former tavern is nearly complete
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — What was once described as an eyesore has come a long way toward becoming a source of pride for the community. Borough officials said they are pleased that the building that was formerly home to Benny’s Tavern, on Snowhill Street, is making a comeback. Owner Joe Roth, who…
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Monroe regulates sale of precious metals
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — The price of gold may be hitting record levels, but don’t think about selling it or other precious metals or jewels in the township without a license. At its March 2 meeting, the Township Council unanimously adopted an ordinance regulating the selling and purchasing of gold, silver and…
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Tax increase expected, but depends on state aid
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Borough officials are awaiting word from the state regarding state aid before indicating commenting on the potential tax impact of the 2009 municipal budget. But there will be a tax increase, officials said, and it will be even higher if state aid is again decreased from last year’s…
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Devil-ish fun
Former New Jersey Devils hockey player Grant Marshall visited the Jamesburg Street Devil hockey team Feb. 20, speaking with the kids about his hockey career, including the 2003 Stanley Cup championship with the Devils. Jacob Leonard, 6, (right) won the scoring contest against the Devils’ mascot.
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