Tag: Milltown
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Milltown Mel predicts an early spring
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Milltown Mel predicted an early spring this morning despite light snow flurries falling during Milltown’s annual celebration of Groundhog Day. Dressed in black coats and black top hats, the Milltown Wranglers — including Councilman Jerry Guthlein, who is Mel’s handler; Mayor Eric Steeber; and Councilman Ron Dixon —…
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Assemblyman to meet with constituents on Feb. 21
Staff from Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s office will be available to meet with his constituents from 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the North Brunswick Library, 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Danielsen’s district includes Franklin, Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick and Piscataway. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call Danielsen’s office at 732-247-3999.
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Milltown woman’s veteran family members honored posthumously
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer LAWRENCEVILLE — Clutching her wedding photo taken on Sept. 8, 1945, Marie Rittman proudly accepted posthumous New Jersey Distinguished Service Medals (NJDSM) for four men she holds dear to her heart. Those men are her husband, Pfc. Henry W. Rittman, who served in infantry combat with the U.S. Army during World…
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Milltown notes accomplishments, looks forward to 2017
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Mayor Eric Steeber reflected on 2016 and discussed what is in store for Milltown during 2017 in his annual address before the Borough Council at a meeting held the first week of January. “As I have stated in the past, I strongly believe that if we choose to work together,…
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Wrestling club to hold pancake fundraiser Feb. 19
The Spotswood High School Wrestling Club will hold a pancake fundraiser at Applebee’s on Ryders Lane, Milltown, from 8-10 a.m. on Feb. 19. Tickets are $12 and can be bought from any wrestling team member, or can be purchased at the door.
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Rabies clinics offered throughout Middlesex County
Middlesex County has released the 2017 calendar dates for rabies clinics throughout the area: March 4, Monroe Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Rd., Monroe: 9 a.m. to noon dogs and cats; March 11, Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 West Railroad Ave., Jamesburg: 1-2 p.m. cats only, 2-3:30 p.m. dogs only, or 3:30-4 p.m. dogs and cats; March 27,…
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Milltown plans consolidation of municipal departments
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — With the relocation of the electric substation completed, another major project — moving the borough Public Works/Utilities departments and Fire Department into one central location — is on the horizon. The new complex will be located at 50 Washington Ave., the former Susan Hutton site. “Working in cooperation with…
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Milltown school raises funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
MILLTOWN – Students from Joyce Kilmer School held a three-week fundraising effort to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. Lisa Beniaminson, a sixth grade language arts teacher and lead Student Council advisor, organized the effort from Jan. 6-27 in support of Pennies for Patients and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The fundraising goal of $800 had…
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Groundhog Day repeats on Feb. 2
The Borough of Milltown will hold its annual Groundhog Day celebration beginning at 7 a.m. on Feb. 2 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. The Milltown Groundhog Wrangler featuring Milltown Mel will be the host to the festivities. Mel will make his prediction at daybreak, around 7:20 a.m. The public is invited…