IS CHOCOLATE THE NEW HEALTH FOOD?? COME LEARN AND EXPLORE NOT ONLY THE HEALTH BENEFITS BUT ALSO THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF CHOCOLATE. RECIPES AND TASTING INCLUDED. THURSDAY SEPT 23RD 7PM. AT THE MONROE TWP LIBRARY 713 MARSHA AVE WILLIAMSTOWN NJ TO REGISTER CALL 856-629-1212 EXT 206

Samaritan Hospice Are you or someone you know caring for a loved one living with an advanced illness? Do you want to do everything-anything- to help them live each moment pain-free and with dignity? Join us for an informative evening on Wednesday, September 15th at 7pm. At the Free Public Library of Monroe Twp. 713 Marsha Ave Williamstown NJ For more information call 856-629-1212

The Annual Halloween Parade Featuring Mummers on Main Street  Saturday, October 16th 7PM. (Rain Date Oct 23rd) Prizes will be awarded.. String Bands will perform and Trick or Treat bags given out after parade! Parade starts at CVS parking lot Walkers line up at St. Mary’s

To Join us for our POW/MIA CERMONY September 17th 2010 6pm.OPEN INVITATION TO ALL!!! Come join us at the POW/MIA Park Located beside the Pfeiffer Center in Williamstown

Is Hosting an EVENING WITH ELVIS!! October 23rd 2010 7:30pm-11:30pm. American Legion 20 Sicklerville Rd Williamstown, NJ Featuring Keith “King” Gipson www.ElvisSingsAgain.com Enjoy a night of music, dancing and ELVIS! $25 per person. Beef and Beer For Tickets call 856-740-4713 All proceeds go to benefit our Troops.

Chinese Auction Friday, September 24, 2010, 6-10 PM VFW Post 1616, 1940 N Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ $5.00 covers Admission, Light Refreshments, w/iced tea, coffee and one door prize ticket (the drawing starts at 7:30PM) Beer and sandwiches available for purchase.  Call Kim @ 856-782-0739  

Is Having a Craft Fair and Flea Market On Saturday, Oct 9th 9am-to 3pm. At the Pfeiffer Center on Main Street Williamstown Set-up time is 7am Craft Fair is Inside Flea Market is Outside (Bring own Tables & Chairs) Fee is $10 Contacts: Irene Kacy 856-629-3510 or Jeanette Remsen 856-629-5491 We are asking all crafters and flea market vendors to please donate an item for door prizes.

1 YEAR “BELLA” BRUNER was diagnosed with “Angelman Syndrome” it is a Neuro-genetic disorder.Disorder usually renders you unable to speak or walk need lifelong care. A fundraiser on 10/8/10 is being held. We are asking for your support donations in the form of Gift Certificates, Products or Services for baskets to be auctioned at the fundraiser. Monetary donations can be made to Isabella Bruner Fund c/o TD Bank. Please contact Linda Pace at 856-227-7696

St. Mary’s School in Williamstown will host its annual Crusader Day Saturday, Sept 25, 8a.m. to 4p.m., flea market, craft fair, bake sale & hoagie sale also pumpkins and mums for sale. A table will be set-up for face painting and pumpkin painting. Free health screenings. Interested in a table for the flea market/craft fair, call the office at 856-629-6190. Tables  cost $25. St. Mary School is located at 32 A Carroll Avenue in Williamstown. Crusader Day will take place in the school parking

Due to High Demand & High Temperatures Monroe Township’s Water Pressure is Greatly Reduced.Immediate conservation measures are required… Please Curtail ALL non-essential water usage.   All questions should be directed to the Monroe Municipal Utilities Authority at 856-629-1444.

“JOSEPH” AT THE SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES ON OCTOBER 2ND $89 PER PERSON (NON-REFUNDABLE) CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY 10:30 AM DEPART MONROE MUNICIPAL BLDG. 1PM. SHOW 4:15PM DINNER AT GOOD & PLENTY RESTAURANT FOR MORE INFORMATIONON ON ANY SENIOR TRIPS PLEASE CALL JEANETTE REMSEN AT 856-629-5491 LEAVE A MESSAGE AND JEANETTE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL. AN ADDITIONAL $10 FEE IF YOU A NON-RESIDENT OF MONROE

The Williamstown Rotary Club will hold its 32nd Annual Softball Marathon Aug 28th through Aug 29th at the Church Street fields, The non-stop games begin Sat. at 10 & continue into Sun. morning. There is no rain date. Will be skydivers, games, a DJ food & fun. The Club is seeking donations in the form of gift cert, money, food, water, and soda. Cost of entering a team is $250.00 and guarantees a two hour time slot.To enter a team ormore information, call Allison Munch at (856) 629-9003

EFFECTIVE ON APRIL 1ST 2010 THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER WILL ASSUME THE DUTIES OF THE MONROE TOWNSHIP’S ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AS WELL AS ALL THE ASSESSING DUTIES FOR THE 23 GLOUCESTER COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES. GLOUCESTER COUNTY ASSESSING DEPARTMENT’S CONTACT INFORMATION IS: CLAYTON COMPLEX 1200 NORTH DELSEA DRIVE CLAYTON , NJ 08312 PHN# 856-307-6445 FAX# 856-307-6447

Gloucester County Brd of Freeholders has commissioned the Wall of Heroes. We need your assistance identifying those Heroes who never made it home. If you have a name, a photograph or know of anyone that has lost a loved one in ANY war there ever was. (The photos obviously will not be returned) The Wall of Heroes features a artistic rendering of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Contact the Gloucester County Office of Veterans Affairs at 401-7660.

BEWARE!!! If your contractor does not have a New Jersey Home Improvement Registration number issued by the State of New Jersey and they ask you to sign for the Construction Permit . You are taking responsibility for the work. Numerous local homeowners have been ripped-off. To check out a contractor with the Better Business Bureau in NJ call (609) 588-0808 or go to www.bbb.org DON”T LET IT BE YOU !! Call the Construction Office 856-728-9800 x223

MEETS THE 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT DEVONS OF THE BLACK HORSE PIKE FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL FRAN MULHERIN AT 856-728-2639

THE PUBLIC WORKS YARD WILL BE CLOSED FOR RESIDENTIAL DROP-OFFS ON SATURDAY’S & MONDAY’S UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS/HOMEOWNERS As per Chapter 239 of the Monroe Township Code, all residents/homeowners/contractors are required to have a dumpster on-site to dispose of all construction/remodeling debris.  The Monroe Township Department Of Public Works will NOTcollect or dispose of any construction/remodeling debris

TO ALL VENDERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ANY MONROE TOWNSHIP EVENTS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PERMIT FOR ALL EVENTS IN ORDER TO SELL YOUR GOODS. THIS IS A TOWNSHIP REQUIREMENT THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR A YEARLY PERMIT CALL 856-728-9800 EXT 294. FOR A ONE TIME EVENT PERMIT CALL 856-728-1372

IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP... WE ARE ASKING YOU TO REPORT ANY ILLEGAL OR SUPICIOUS ACTIVITY. THIS IS STRICKLY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS!! CALL OUR TIP LINE AT 856-875-2940 OR E-MAIL US AT CRIMETIPS@MONROETOWNSHIPNJ.ORG REMEMBER CALL 911 OR 856-728-0800 FOR EMERGENCIES.

THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE CHIEF DAN PONTANO WOULD LIKE TO REMIND ALL RESIDENTS STOP CAR VANDALISM ALWAYS LOCK YOUR CAR... DUE TO RESENT INCREASE OF BREAK-INS & GPS THEFT.

THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE THE RESIDENTS TO KNOW: THERE IS A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SPEEDING THAT WILL BE STRICKLY ENFORCED... CONSIDER THIS YOUR WARNING!!!!!

NOT SURE? CALL THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICE AND ASK: MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 7AM. TO 4PM. CONSTRUCTION OFFICAL 856-728-9800 X 224, BUILDING INSPECTOR X 223 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR X 221, PLUMBING INSPECTOR X 502, FIRE INSPECTOR X 299.

THE VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE IS LOCATED IN THE PFEIFFER COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 10AM - 1PM. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 856-875-2207 SPEAK TO LOU PALUMBO OR MIKE STRACKBEIN.

THE PUBLIC WORKS HAS A CLOTHING AND SHOE BIN AT 1040 GLASSBORO RD. WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT: THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 856-629-4444.

WILL BE OFFERING BI-WEEKLY CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION DURING THE MONTHS OF APRIL, MAY, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER. PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR YOU DESIGNATED COLLECTION WEEK AT 856-629-4444

PLEASE BE AWARE!!!! THE MONROE TOWNSHIP POLICE K-9 UNIT WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT THE K-9 IS NOT OR WILL EVER SOLICITE DONATIONS OVER THE PHONE OR IN PERSON. ANY RESIDENT WHO IS APPROACHED REQUESTING DONATIONS FOR THE MONROE TWP. K-9 UNIT SHOULD DISREGUARD THE REQUEST AND CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 856-728-0801.

IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS FOR INFORMATION CALL 856-728-0760.. YOU SERVED YOUR COUNTRY WITH HONOR AND PRIDE NOW REWARD YOURSELF....

IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP... WE ARE ASKING YOU TO REPORT ANY ILLEGAL OR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY. THIS IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS. CALL OUT TIP LINE AT 856-875-2940 OR E-MAIL US AT CRIMETIPS@MONROETOWNSHIPNJ.ORG REMEMBER CALL 911 OR 856-728-0800 FOR EMERGENCIES....

INITIATES CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM THE POLICE DEPT. RECENTLY PURCHASED A STATE OF THE ART CHILD IDENTIFICATION CARDS. THE CARD IS COMPLETE WITH THE CHILDS PHOTO, THUMBPRINT, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, DATE OF BIRTH, AND OTHER VITAL INFORMATION. IN THE EVENT THAT A CHILD GETS LOST OT BECOMES MISSING YOU HAVE A DOCUMENT CONTAINING ALL THE CHILDS INFORMATION IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR CHILD FINGERPRINTED OR HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT 856-728-0800