Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Old Bridge gives Olympic send-off to Laurie Hernandez
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Laurie Hernandez flashed her signature smile as she met with fans who offered their best wishes as she gears up to represent the United States at the Olympic Games next month in Brazil. Her hometown is rallying behind the 16-year-old phenom, who finished second in the all-around…
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Monroe board takes long view on students’ success
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — Schools Superintendent Michael Kozak and the members of the Board of Education engaged in a candid discussion about standardized testing and assessments before the board voted on a resolution about graduation requirements. Board member Jill Demaio said regulations written by the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) currently state that…
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Elmwood Cemetery is unlikely place to spot the beauty of nature
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Nestled amidst a landscape of grave markers lies a newly expanded butterfly garden and bird sanctuary. “Our cemetery was designed by a local architect in the 1860s. It was designed to create a ‘natural sanctuary’ — a place where one can commune with nature and find solace…
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East Brunswick Council considers regulating vapor shops
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — When it comes to placing restrictions on the growing vapor shop industry, the township isn’t blowing smoke. At a meeting on July 11, East Brunswick’s Township Council discussed the possibility of regulating vapor shops, which have been proliferating along Route 18, by enacting an ordinance to establish…
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Metuchen Public Library to hold Summer Art Festival July 30
The Metuchen Public Library will host a Summer Art Festival on July 30 from 1-4 p.m. The festival, sponsored by the Friends of the Metuchen Library, is a fundraiser for the Library Art Gallery, which is located on the upper level of the library. There will be face painting, balloon animals and various games and…
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Metuchen arcade slated to open in late summer
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — An arcade is coming to downtown. Chris Flynn, owner of Hailey’s Harp & Pub, which is located at 400 Main Street, said he has heard the continued battle cry of residents for an arcade downtown and is doing something about it by opening Hailey’s Harp-Cade in the late…
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Weichert’s Metuchen office recognized for regional award
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Metuchen office was recognized for outstanding performance in June. The office led its sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties, for new home dollar volume. The office is located at 640 Middlesex Ave. For more information, call 732-906-8200.
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RE/MAX First Realty welcomes Richard Adamski to the office
RE/MAX First Realty, East Brunswick, announces the addition of experienced broker/associate, Richard Adamski to the office. He joins the RE/MAX First Realty family after having previously worked for Ellen Rosenbaum Real Estate. With four years of experience under his belt, Adamski has gained the knowledge to specialize in residential, rental and short sale transactions and received the…

