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Millstone officials revise contract for work at new park
MILLSTONE – Officials in Millstone Township have authorized a decrease in the amount of a contract covering the first phase of work at Millstone Park, a 186-acre recreation facility that will be developed on Red Valley Road. On Oct. 4, Township Committee members passed a resolution authorizing a change order in the contract that was…
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Manalapan committee will seek grants for local projects
MANALAPAN – Municipal officials are working on three projects and in order to advance the work they are applying to the state Department of Transportation (DOT) for grant funding. During a Township Committee meeting on Sept. 27, officials passed three resolutions to submit grant applications to the DOT. The first application seeks funding for the…
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East Windsor receives grant to plan, design trail extension
By Lea Kahn East Windsor, Mercer County, has been awarded a $135,000 grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to pay for the planning and design of an extension of the Union Transportation Trail, according to Mayor Janice Mironov. The extension of the Union Transportation Trail, which accommodates bicyclists and pedestrians, would begin at…
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Hazlet appoints new school superintendent
HAZLET The Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Scott Ridley as the new superintendent of schools, replacing Dr. Bernard Bragen Jr. Bragen is leaving to chair Monmouth University’s newly-created Educational Leadership Doctoral Program, according to a prepared statement from the township public school district. “I am grateful for the opportunity to represent such a progressive school…
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Freehold Township officials to lease capital equipment
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee is working through the Monmouth County Improvement Authority (MCIA) to lease equipment for use in Freehold Township. On Sept. 12, committee members adopted an ordinance authorizing the leasing of $1.417 million in capital equipment. The equipment to be leased is: Single-axle dump trucks with an estimated cost of $600,000,…
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National Council of Jewish Women Wine and Cheese event Oct. 22
The National Council of Jewish Women, Metro Jersey Section will hold a “Wine and Cheese” Membership Tea at 3 p.m. on Oct. 22 at a member’s home in Edison. An introduction to the work the organization does nationally and locally will be presented. Members welcome women in business, homemakers, senior advocates and any interested potential…
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KidGooRoo supports education foundation of Little Silver and Deal school
KidGooRoo, a review site focused on student activities, has launched fundraisers with two local educational organizations in October: the Education Foundation of Little Silver, a 501c3 organization whose purpose is to enrich and support technology and other educational programs for students in the Little Silver School district as well as residents of the Little Silver…
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FOG Band to perform mix of Polka, heavy metal, stage songs
The FOG Band will perform a free concert sponsored by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Council at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. A local group, FOG members come from a variety of musical and performing backgrounds, from Polka bands to heavy metal, and even stage musicals. They will perform standards as…
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Spotswood plans to improve water main after resident complaints
SPOTSWOOD – The council approved a bond ordinance to finance various water main improvements at different locations within the borough. Improvements are planned for Lettau Drive, Elmer Avenue and Clark Street, according to the council agenda. “The mains on these roads are currently four-inch diameter cast iron water pipe, and in some areas transite pipe,…
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