Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Settlement sets housing limits, zones in Monroe
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — With the Township Council’s approval of the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the Monroe Township Master Plan, the town is one step closer to preventing the threat of a builder’s remedy lawsuit. On Aug. 15, Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Douglas K. Wolfson, at a compliance hearing,…
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Manalapan graduate Andrews fulfills goal of making Olympic team
By Tim Morris Robby Andrews is headed to Rio de Janiero and the Summer Olympics. The legendary Manalapan High School graduate, who set national records while running for the Braves, made the United States Olympic Track and Field Team in the men’s 1,500 meters July 10 when he finished second at the Olympic Trials held…
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Spotswood’s Vento develops into a top player on baseball team
By Jimmy Allinder Before the season began last April, Spotswood High School junior J.T. Vento was considered just another average player. But then head coach Glenn Fredricks offered a different assessment about the outfielder when he previewed his team. “Watch [J.T.],” Fredricks said. “He’s developed into a well-rounded player, and we expect him to be…
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Franco’s soccer success helps him break through cultural barrier
By Jimmy Allinder It is a soccer goalie’s worst nightmare. The opposing team is awarded a free kick outside the penalty box and usually the player with the strongest leg places the ball on a spot while a wall of defenders 10 yards away blocks the goal. There is no way a straight boot will…
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Princess Fearless to perform July 20 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse
Family Arts of Metuchen will present Princess Fearless, a children’s musician, on July 20 at 6:15 p.m. on the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn (491 Middlesex Ave.; rain location inside). Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5 per person. Children can dress as their favorite princess, prince, or superhero! Princess Fearless performs as part…
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Hispanic Business Expo to be held July 20
A Hispanic Business Expo will be held July 20, 4-8 p.m. at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. Connect your company to a growing market. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business through networking, community outreach, referrals and brand awareness. Seminars at the expo will provide statistics and marketing programs. The expo…
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New Jersey Muslim Coalition condemns terrorist attacks around the world
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A coalition of almost 100 Muslim organizations in New Jersey are condemning the recent hostage situation at a restaurant in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 1, that killed 20 people, including two police officers and one American; a suicide truck bombing that killed more than 200 people in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 3; and a…
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Woodbridge breaks ground on new Dalina Manor senior rental community
Woodbridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac joined Ingerman and BCM Affordable Housing to celebrate the groundbreaking of Dalina Manor, a senior affordable rental community located in the Hopelawn section of the township. Dalina Manor will be a three-story property that will contain 57 apartments — 48 one- and nine two-bedroom units. The site will feature…

