Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Manalapan ordinance would clear way for affordable housing
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A public hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 10 on an ordinance that will, if adopted, pave the way for the development of market rate age-restricted housing and affordable housing on a Route 33 parcel. The ordinance establishing a senior housing overlay zone on the Skeba property in…
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Friends of the Metuchen Public Library to hold Family Arts Festival July 30
Come one, come all! The Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold a family arts festival and fundraiser for the Library Gallery on July 30 from 1-4 p.m. at the Metuchen Public Library. A number of outside activities are planned, including face painting, balloon animals, games and crafts. There will be a bake sale as…
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Amtrak supervisor from Edison charged with overbilling work hours
NEWARK — Two Amtrak supervisors were charged with allegedly overbilling Amtrak a combined total of more than 800 overtime hours and more than 60 regular hours they claimed to be working when they were actually not present at Amtrak work sites, causing $92,000 in losses to Amtrak. Richard Vogel, 63, of Edison, and Donald Harper…
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Middletown Intermediate team struggles to hit against Vineland
By Wayne Witkowski Middletown Intermediate’s magical run to the state championship game came to an end July 17 against Vineland at Veterans Field in Kearny. Vineland won, 14-1, to advance to the region tournament this week. Colin Dowlen had two hits, and Robert Gonzalez took the mound loss. Vineland came out of the losers bracket…
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Millstone Township house party riles residents and officials
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A municipal official said Millstone Township’s representatives will take legal action after a large house party prompted complaints from residents. Residents took to social media to voice their objections to a large party that allegedly occurred at a home on Clarksburg Road on July 17. In posts made on a…
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Top tips to stay healthy during summer’s heatwaves
By Michael Eagan, M.D., FACEP Hot summer days offer tons of fun and everyone enjoys the break from winter. But fun in the sun can be overdone. Vacationing and playing outside in hot summer weather often leads to serious sunburns, insect bites, dehydration, heat exhaustion or worse. It’s important to stay aware of rising temperatures…
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Celebrity psychic Jane Doherty to hold discussion July 27 at library
Did you know you have the power to create the life you want? You can use your mind to heal, to create the future, to connect with the other side and more. Celebrity psychic Jane Doherty will discuss these fascinating powers of the mind at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, on July…
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Testing keeps tabs on Millstone Township waterway
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Testing has been performed on an important source of water in Millstone Township to help ensure that natural resource remains healthy. As part of the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association’s StreamWatch program, certified volunteers tested the water quality of the Millstone River from July 15-17. The testing was conducted by…
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Howell officials thank police for selfless service to community
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials are asking residents to stand in support of law enforcement officers who have given their lives in service to their community. The Township Council’s action on July 11 followed the murder of five police officers by a lone shooter in Dallas on July 7. On July…
