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Farmlands bike tour showcases rural routes
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Those traversing the highways and byways of New Jersey are often doing so behind the wheel of a vehicle, making their way through traffic-clogged conditions. The annual Farmlands Bicycle Tour, set for May 3 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, allows hundreds of riders to see the state from…
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Chili Cook-Off open to all in Milltown
United Methodist Church, 47 North Main St., Milltown, will host its third annual Chili Cook-Off in memory of Ken Thoens from 3 to 5 p.m. April 26. A sign-up sheet is available at Friendship Hall for those who would like to enter their chili into the contest. Samples will be judged by church members and…
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Monroe fire auxiliary to hold clothing drive
The Ladies Auxiliary of Applegarth Volunteer Engine Co. No. 1 will hold a clothing drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26 at the firehouse, 130 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Clothing, shoes, coats, sheets and blankets will be accepted.
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Schools can win playground by recycling
TerraCycle, in partnership with Colgate and ShopRite, has announced the Recycled Playground Challenge, a new initiative that aims to encourage healthy smiles and environments among schoolchildren and consumers. Through June 30, schools located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut and Maryland are eligible to compete for a new playground made completely of recycled…
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South River evaluates parking during snow
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Despite the welcome arrival of spring, residents are still taking issue with the snowstorms that plagued the winter. The issue of residents’ vehicles potentially impeding emergency vehicles in a snowstorm was discussed at the council’s business meeting on April 14. Councilman Jim Jones had initially raised the issue…
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Denim Day to support victims of sexual violence
Middlesex County will recognize Denim Day on April 25 by encouraging all residents to wear denim to raise awareness of sexual violence. A table will be set up in the county Administration Building lobby, 75 Bayard St., New Brunswick, to provide information about available services, awareness events and prevention efforts. “We are trying to raise…
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Thomas Jefferson High School seeking alumni
The class of 1964 of Thomas Jefferson High School, Brooklyn, N.Y., is searching for alumni to form a 50th reunion in the New York area. Details will be announced at a later date. To get involved, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].
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Walkathon, fair to aid autism services
POAC Autism Services will hold its annual Monroe Walk for a Difference walkathon and resource fair April 27 at Monroe Township High School, Schoolhouse Road. Registration and the resource fair will begin at 2 p.m. The walk will kick off at 3 p.m. The event will feature free rides, entertainment and activities for the whole…
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Schools agree to share special services director
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Spotswood and Milltown boards of education held their annual bi-district meeting at Spotswood High School April 8 to announce the results of several joint committee meetings that had taken place since January. “There’s been a lot of work done,” Superintendent of Schools Scott Rocco said. “And we’re…
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