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Monroe council wants Legislature to allow impact fees on developers

Monroe council wants Legislature to allow impact fees on developers

Deal reached to raise NJ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024

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Following fight, fans now have new rules for Monroe vs. Old Bridge matches

Following fight, fans now have new rules for Monroe vs. Old Bridge matches

Tony-winning tap dancer will perform at State Theatre New Jersey on Feb. 7

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How Bomba Estéreo Is Saving Colombia’s Forests

How Bomba Estéreo Is Saving Colombia’s Forests

Has Britain lost its shine in the world?

Has Britain lost its shine in the world?

Emoluments and the Trump administration

Emoluments and the Trump administration

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Monroe council wants Legislature to allow impact fees on developers

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Monroe council wants Legislature to allow impact fees on developers

MONROE – Citing a “financial burden” on taxpayers, the township council approved a resolution calling on the state Legislature to allow municipal governments to impose impact fees on development projects – particularly those that effect the local school district.

Deal reached to raise NJ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024

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Deal reached to raise NJ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024

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Deal reached to raise NJ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024

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Photo: 37 years of service honored in Monroe

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Photo: 37 years of service honored in Monroe

Mayor Gerald Tamburro, left, with honoree and newly retired Michael Dipierro, and family and friends at the Jan. 14 township council meeting. Dipierro was presented a plaque to recognize his 3…

Photo: Monroe League of Women Voters honored for fight against human trafficking

Photo: Monroe League of Women Voters honored for fight against human trafficking

Tony-winning tap dancer will perform at State Theatre New Jersey on Feb. 7

Tony-winning tap dancer will perform at State Theatre New Jersey on Feb. 7

State Theatre to have 'Frozen' sing-along on Feb. 10

State Theatre to have 'Frozen' sing-along on Feb. 10

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4 arrested for fighting at Monroe High School basketball game vs. Old Bridge

4 arrested for fighting at Monroe High School basketball game vs. Old Bridge

Monroe man arrested for burglary after foot chase with police

Monroe man arrested for burglary after foot chase with police

East Brunswick police seek help to ID female said to have used stolen credit card

East Brunswick police seek help to ID female said to have used stolen credit card

Monroe woman arrested for allegedly stealing VFW donation can

Monroe woman arrested for allegedly stealing VFW donation can

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Trump attacks coverage of controversial Lincoln Memorial confrontation

Trump attacks coverage of controversial Lincoln Memorial confrontation

27-year-old arrested for threatening to kill 'as many girls as I see': Police

27-year-old arrested for threatening to kill 'as many girls as I see': Police

Plainsboro Preserve presents program called 'Animal Tracks' on Friday

Plainsboro Preserve presents program called 'Animal Tracks' on Friday

How Bomba Estéreo Is Saving Colombia’s Forests

How Bomba Estéreo Is Saving Colombia’s Forests

Has Britain lost its shine in the world?

Has Britain lost its shine in the world?

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

WATCH: Family pleads for help after 23-year-old vanishes

WATCH: Family pleads for help after 23-year-old vanishes

Emoluments and the Trump administration

Emoluments and the Trump administration

US banker tied to Putin’s inner circle sought access to Trump transition: Sources

US banker tied to Putin’s inner circle sought access to Trump transition: Sources

See the dramatic evidence in the 'El Chapo' trial

See the dramatic evidence in the 'El Chapo' trial

Joan Jett: The music industry is 'nasty'

Joan Jett: The music industry is 'nasty'

WATCH: Republicans push for vote on Trump's proposal to end shutdown

WATCH: Republicans push for vote on Trump's proposal to end shutdown

[ LIFE & ARTS ]

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

Joan Jett: The music industry is 'nasty'

Joan Jett: The music industry is 'nasty'

Ariana Grande apologizes for 7 Rings controversy

Ariana Grande apologizes for 7 Rings controversy

Rob Lowe beat addiction with fitness regime

Rob Lowe beat addiction with fitness regime

Tom Arnold splits from wife Ashley Groussman

Tom Arnold splits from wife Ashley Groussman

Lin-Manuel Miranda 'in talks for Moana sequel with Latina princess'

Lin-Manuel Miranda 'in talks for Moana sequel with Latina princess'

Kylie Jenner teases big announcement

Kylie Jenner teases big announcement

Bebe Rexha furious designers won't dress her for Grammys

Bebe Rexha furious designers won't dress her for Grammys

Brad Pitt is still 'very single'

Brad Pitt is still 'very single'

Anne Hathaway has quit drinking

Anne Hathaway has quit drinking

Ryan Reynolds delays surgery

Ryan Reynolds delays surgery

Police visit Blac Chyna again

Police visit Blac Chyna again

Adriana Lima splits from boyfriend

Adriana Lima splits from boyfriend

Simon Cowell would bid for talent show success with son and dogs

Simon Cowell would bid for talent show success with son and dogs

Khloe Kardashian empowered by daughter

Khloe Kardashian empowered by daughter

Halsey feeling broody

Halsey feeling broody

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2019 Republican candidates wanted for Monroe Township municipal election

Photo: 37 years of service honored in Monroe

Future Foundations Academy student-made salads popular among staff

Ex-Policy Perspective president to speak at Indivisible Monroe meeting

Roman Catholic priest arrested has ties to Middlesex County

Students can showcase musical talent in statewide shout down drugs competition

Deal reached to raise NJ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024

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Future Foundations Academy student-made salads popular among staff

Future Foundations Academy student-made salads popular among staff

Students can showcase musical talent in statewide shout down drugs competition

Students can showcase musical talent in statewide shout down drugs competition

Pathways to Adult Living open house draws interest from public officials

Pathways to Adult Living open house draws interest from public officials

Three new members welcomed to Monroe Board of Education

Three new members welcomed to Monroe Board of Education

Kolupanowich named Monroe school board president, addresses accusations

Kolupanowich named Monroe school board president, addresses accusations

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Plainsboro Preserve presents program called 'Animal Tracks' on Friday

Plainsboro Preserve presents program called 'Animal Tracks' on Friday

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

2019 Republican candidates wanted for Monroe Township municipal election

Photo: 37 years of service honored in Monroe

Ex-Policy Perspective president to speak at Indivisible Monroe meeting

10 events to do in Middlesex County this long weekend, Jan. 18-21

[ THINGS TO DO ]

Adult coloring

Color Me Calm - Adult Coloring Club

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Guitar

Music with Pat McKinley

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 @ 11:45 am – 12:45 pm

u.s. constitution

The Great Courses: America’s Founding Fathers

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

reading book

Louise Penny Book Discussion group

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

dumbbells

Geri-Fit Strength Training

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

bunnies

Animal tracks

Friday, January 25th, 2019 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

popcorn

Friday Afternoon Movie

Friday, January 25th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dancing with the stars

Dancing with the Stars: Live!

Friday, January 25th, 2019 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Art supplies

Sunday craft days

Sunday, January 27th, 2019 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

dumbbells

Geri-Fit Strength Training

Monday, January 28th, 2019 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

reading book

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Monday, January 28th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

sewing machine

Meet your sewing machine

Monday, January 28th, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

[ LOCAL HEADLINES ]

Plainsboro Preserve presents program called 'Animal Tracks' on Friday

Plainsboro Preserve presents program called 'Animal Tracks' on Friday

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

2019 Republican candidates wanted for Monroe Township municipal election

Ex-Policy Perspective president to speak at Indivisible Monroe meeting

Ex-Policy Perspective president to speak at Indivisible Monroe meeting

Roman Catholic priest arrested has ties to Middlesex County

Students can showcase musical talent in statewide shout down drugs competition

Spotswood library to show 'Crazy Rich Asians' on Friday

Spotswood library to show 'Crazy Rich Asians' on Friday

D’s Kitchen Lab presents Instant Pot favorites class Jan. 18

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Photo: Monroe League of Women Voters honored for fight against human trafficking

Spotswood library to show 'Crazy Rich Asians' on Friday

D’s Kitchen Lab presents Instant Pot favorites class Jan. 18

Old Bridge library to show 'The Florida Project' on Jan. 18

Winnie-the-Pooh Day at Old Bridge library

Following fight, fans now have new rules for Monroe vs. Old Bridge matches

[ VIDEOS ]

How Bomba Estéreo Is Saving Colombia’s Forests

How Bomba Estéreo Is Saving Colombia’s Forests

One of the biggest bands in Colombia, Bomba Estéreo has always made music with a message. Right now, they are calling on their fans to take ac…

Has Britain lost its shine in the world?

Has Britain lost its shine in the world?

Has Britain lost its shine in the world?

Emoluments and the Trump administration

Emoluments and the Trump administration

Emoluments and the Trump administration

See the dramatic evidence in the 'El Chapo' trial

See the dramatic evidence in the 'El Chapo' trial

See the dramatic evidence in the 'El Chapo' trial

[ FEATURED BUSINESSES ]

Texas Road Pharmacy

Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey

355 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-235-9368

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J. Mitchell Sincoff CPA

Monroe Township, New Jersey

41 South Rhoda Street, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-251-9250

BCB Community Bank

Monroe Township, New Jersey

473 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-656-0500

Currently Open

Ryans Pub & Sports Bar

Monroe Township

299 Spotswood Englishtown Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-251-1709

Bovine Burger

Jamesburg, NJ

76B West Railroad Ave. Jamesburg, NJ 08831, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

732-656-1666

New Jersey Realty

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174 Prospect Plains Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-655-9222

New Jersey Insurance Group

Monroe Township, NJ

10 Aquaduct Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-241-0800

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Cecilia's Super Clips Hair Salon

off Applegarth Road - Monroe Township

4 Research Way Unit 2, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-395-1919

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AJS Events

Monroe Township, NJ

317 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-382-2333

Enzo's Pizza & Restaurant

Jamesburg, NJ

215 Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

732-521-6099

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[ NEW JERSEY ]

Bill to protect consumers from deceptive used car dealers clears Assembly panel

Bill to protect consumers from deceptive used car dealers clears Assembly panel

2019 Republican candidates wanted for Monroe Township municipal election

Deal reached to raise NJ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024

NJ Court eliminates PARCC test graduation requirement in ruling

NJ Court eliminates PARCC test graduation requirement in ruling

Library to host talk about human trafficking on Jan. 29

[ LIFE & ARTS ]

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

Joan Jett: The music industry is 'nasty'

Ariana Grande apologizes for 7 Rings controversy

Rob Lowe beat addiction with fitness regime

Rob Lowe beat addiction with fitness regime

Tom Arnold splits from wife Ashley Groussman

Lin-Manuel Miranda 'in talks for Moana sequel with Latina princess'

4 things seniors should know about restless legs syndrome

4 things seniors should know about restless legs syndrome

Kylie Jenner teases big announcement

Bebe Rexha furious designers won't dress her for Grammys

Brad Pitt is still 'very single'

Brad Pitt is still 'very single'

[ BEYOND NEW JERSEY ]

Trump attacks coverage of controversial Lincoln Memorial confrontation

Trump attacks coverage of controversial Lincoln Memorial confrontation

President Trump is seizing on a controversial confrontation between Catholic high school students and Native American protesters on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

27-year-old arrested for threatening to kill 'as many girls as I see': Police

27-year-old arrested for threatening to kill 'as many girls as I see': Police

Man who claimed to be a virgin threatened to kill "as many girls" as possible, police said.

Has Britain lost its shine in the world?

WATCH: Family pleads for help after 23-year-old vanishes

Emoluments and the Trump administration

US banker tied to Putin’s inner circle sought access to Trump transition: Sources

See the dramatic evidence in the 'El Chapo' trial

[ IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ]

Monroe council wants Legislature to allow impact fees on developers

Monroe council wants Legislature to allow impact fees on developers

2019 Republican candidates wanted for Monroe Township municipal election

2019 Republican candidates wanted for Monroe Township municipal election

Photo: 37 years of service honored in Monroe

Photo: 37 years of service honored in Monroe

Future Foundations Academy student-made salads popular among staff

Future Foundations Academy student-made salads popular among staff

Ex-Policy Perspective president to speak at Indivisible Monroe meeting

Ex-Policy Perspective president to speak at Indivisible Monroe meeting

Roman Catholic priest arrested has ties to Middlesex County

Roman Catholic priest arrested has ties to Middlesex County

Students can showcase musical talent in statewide shout down drugs competition

Students can showcase musical talent in statewide shout down drugs competition

Deal reached to raise NJ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024

Deal reached to raise NJ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024

10 events to do in Middlesex County this long weekend, Jan. 18-21

10 events to do in Middlesex County this long weekend, Jan. 18-21

Photo: Monroe League of Women Voters honored for fight against human trafficking

Photo: Monroe League of Women Voters honored for fight against human trafficking

Spotswood library to show 'Crazy Rich Asians' on Friday

Spotswood library to show 'Crazy Rich Asians' on Friday

D’s Kitchen Lab presents Instant Pot favorites class Jan. 18

D’s Kitchen Lab presents Instant Pot favorites class Jan. 18

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

Concert at senior center Feb. 10 to feature works from female composers

Spotswood library to show 'Crazy Rich Asians' on Friday

Spotswood library to show 'Crazy Rich Asians' on Friday

Plainsboro library hosts Trenton Artists Workshop exhibition 'Persistence'

Plainsboro library hosts Trenton Artists Workshop exhibition 'Persistence'

Joan Jett: The music industry is 'nasty'

Joan Jett: The music industry is 'nasty'

[ SPORTS ]

Following fight, fans now have new rules for Monroe vs. Old Bridge matches

Following fight, fans now have new rules for Monroe vs. Old Bridge matches

4 arrested for fighting at Monroe High School basketball game vs. Old Bridge

Measures seek to tighten financial practices of youth sports leagues

[ BUSINESS ]

Bill to protect consumers from deceptive used car dealers clears Assembly panel

Bill to protect consumers from deceptive used car dealers clears Assembly panel

Farming Association to hold two-day conference in New Brunswick

The RealReal to expand business in Middlesex County, add more jobs

Photos: Monroe library buries time capsule for 30th anniversary

Photos: Monroe library buries time capsule for 30th anniversary

Gallery: Pets of the week

Gallery: Pets of the week

[ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ]

Letter: Opposing partisan gerrymandering proposed by NJ Legislature

Preemptively ban recreational marijuana in Monroe Township

[ ONLINE FEATURES ]

Affordable bathroom updates with big impact

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Affordable bathroom updates with big impact

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Real-life examples of how unique partnerships bring change

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