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South River officials grapple over credit for new bond rating
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Standard & Poor’s upgraded the borough’s bond rating last week from A+ to AA with an outlook categorized as “stable.” Standard & Poor’s forward-looking credit risk assessments range from AAA to D. The upgrade can favorably impact borrowing costs for the borough. The change takes into account “a…
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Imperial Music Center sets concert schedule
The Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will hold concerts at 2 p.m. Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 15. Lunch is available for purchase from noon to 2 p.m. A $5 donation is appreciated. For more information, visit www.imperialmusiccenter.com or call 732-238-0310.
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Shoe collection to help food, clothing mission
Monroe Community Church will sponsor its Share Your Soles 5-for-5 Shoe Drive to benefit the CUMAC/ECHO (Center of United Methodist Aid to the Community/ Ecumenically Concerned Helping Others) Food and Clothing Mission, Paterson. Shoes may be dropped off at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave., 3-5 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to noon Sundays…
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Participants sought for PTA Golf Classic
Central School PTA, East Brunswick, will sponsor its first Golf Classic Oct. 12 at Rossmoor Golf Club, Monroe. Lunch is set for noon. Tee-off time is 1:30 p.m. The event will feature a scramble format, prizes for hole-in-one (sixth hole only), closest to the pin and longest drive. Fee is $150 fee per person and…
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Casino Night to aid Dincuff scholarships
The Christopher Dincuff Memorial Scholarship Fund will hold a Casino Night 7-11 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Masonic Temple- Philo Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Dincuff was a victim of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, New York City. Since then, scholarships and awards have been granted in Chris’…
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Three brothers achieve Eagle Scout rank
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Chris and Sharon Hill celebrated the achievements of their sons Aaron (l-r), Travis and Michael, now all Eagle Scouts, during a pig roast at Albert Road Park in Milltown in July. SPOTSWOOD — In a span of five years, all three brothers in one Spotswood family have achieved the Boy…
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Students return to school after mold removal
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — School is back in session at the Parkview School after three weeks of mold remediation. Mold was discovered at the elementary school on Sept. 6, which was the third day of the school year. The school’s 385 students then attended half-day sessions at Our Lady of Lourdes School,…
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Monroe’s Dey Farm: A treasure trove of history
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer This text will be replaced Above: Players battle it out during an 1860s-style vintage baseball game as part of Monroe Township’s 175th anniversary celebration at the Dey Farm on Sept. 28. Below: Players wait in the “dugout” for their turn to bat during the game. There may be no place…
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Monroe board denies Market Place
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer The Monroe Township Planning Board has rejected a large-scale housing and retail development proposed along Route 33. The board’s Sept. 26 vote against the plan for Market Place at Monroe — which called for 749 housing units and 117,341 square feet of retail space — was unanimous, with board members…
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