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Helmetta makes smoke detectors available to borough residents
HELMETTA — The Helmetta Fire Department has received a new allotment of smoke detectors to distribute within the community. Residents who do not have working smoke detectors can call 732-521-1534 to have members of the department deliver and assist in installing and locating smoke detectors in their homes In addition, residents can stop by the…
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Spotswood council raises EMS fees for out-of-towners
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Nonresidents who receive care from Spotswood Emergency Medical Services (EMS) can expect to pay more for the services in the new year. The Spotswood Borough Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance raising the EMS fees at its Dec. 15 meeting. The fee for ambulance transportation service for…
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Old Bridge food bank receives local support
Kate Shepard, executive director of Reformed Church Home (RCH), Old Bridge, recently presented a check for $500, along with several hundred pounds of food, to representatives from the Food Bank of Old Bridge during a pre-Thanksgiving celebration. Rose Welsh, a food bank supervisor, and Lollita Andrews, a volunteer, accepted the donations, which were collected from…
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Computers, TVs must be properly recycled
The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management is reminding residents that the recycling of computers and televisions is required by state law. Proper recycling of consumer electronics eliminates the improper dumping of such items in parks and open spaces. For a list of drop-off locations, visit www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/ewaste/index.html or call 866-DEP-KNOW. For more information, contact…
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Veterans invited to join legion post
American Legion Post No. 522, Monroe, is seeking new members. All veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to join. The group gathers at 1 p.m. the first Monday of the month in the courtroom at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, Perrineville Road. For more information, log on to alpost522. home.comcast.net.
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Tricky Tray to raise funds for high school
Spotswood High School will host a Tricky Tray gift auction on Jan. 30 at 105 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. The snow date is Feb. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m., with calling to begin at 7:30 p.m. The event, open to adults only, will benefit the school’s Project Graduation 2015. Tickets are $10 and will include…
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Vocational district introduces advanced manufacturing major
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A new major at the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools campus in East Brunswick will prepare students for an upcoming manufacturing revolution in the United States, according to industry professionals. Beginning in the 2015-16 school year, the district will launch the four-year, all-inclusive advanced manufacturing program that will expose…
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Tuesday dinners begin Jan. 13 in South River
The Sgt. John Basilone Italian American Club, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will resume its weekly Tuesday night dinners at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. The menu includes potato soup, salad, an entrée of sausage and peppers over penne, and waffles and ice cream. Tickets are $10 each. For more information on the dinner or membership,…
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Woman’s Club seeks vendors for craft show
South River will hold a rabies clinic for dogs noon-2 p.m. and cats 2-3 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Public Works Department, 9 Ivan Way, South River. Dog and cat licenses will be sold for borough residents. For more information, call 732-257- 1999, ext. 118.
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