Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Metuchen Library to hold workshops
Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will offer three Job Seekers Workshops from 10 a.m.-noon. on March 10, 17, and 24. The workshops will be presented by One-Stop Career Center from the Middlesex County Workforce Investment Board. “What Employers Expect” and “What Jobs are In Demand” will be offered on March 10, “Resumes–Latest Trends”…
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NFL stars Jason and Devin McCourty pair to ‘Tackle Sickle Cell’ in New Jersey
As part of a campaign to increase awareness, raise funds and garner community support for the fight against sickle cell disease, twin brothers and NFL defensive backs, Jason and Devin McCourty, have joined forces with Embrace Kids Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and New York Blood Center for a campaign titled “Tackle Sickle Cell.”…
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Edison Arts Society sponsors Dance Unite II Feb. 27
Celebrating the art of dance in global cultures, the Edison Arts Society will sponsor Dance Unite II at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27. Supported by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission, the program will take place at the Student Center of Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Tickets purchased in advance are $15;…
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Walk to end multiple sclerosis set for April 17
The annual MS Walk to end multiple sclerosis will be held April 17 at Babbage Park by Parsons Elementary School, 899 Hollywood St., North Brunswick. Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by the walk at 10 a.m. The walk is approximately three miles and completely accessible. To register, visit walkMS.org or call 732-660-1005.
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Andrea and Harry Mesh Team of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie earn Centurion Team Award
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces that Century 21 Real Estate recently awarded the company’s Andrea and Harry Mesh Team sales team with the Centurion Team Award for the team’s outstanding production in 2015. Century 21 Real Estate LLC bestows the Centurion Team Award to those sales teams generating a minimum of $317,000 in sales production…
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Zoners approve Adelphia Greens security fence
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – The Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved the installation of 4,200 linear feet of fencing at the Adelphia Greens community off Route 9. The Adelphia Greens Condominium Association sought approval for the perimeter fence around the community buffer area on Wentworth Drive. Approval was granted on Feb. 8.…
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Solar panel blamed for fire on roof of Macy’s at Brunswick Square Mall
EAST BRUNSWICK – Emergency service personnel responded to Macy’s at the Brunswick Square Mall on Feb. 11 for a report of a fire on the roof. The East Brunswick Fire Department Districts 1, 2 and 3; the East Brunswick Police Department; and Robert Wood Johnson EMS personnel responded around 10:12 a.m. to an original report of smoke…
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Most brand-loyal car lines
Though U.S. car buyers tend to be more fickle than they might have been back in the fiercely brand loyal 1950s and ’60s, getting repeat business remains a priority for automakers. The top brands can hold onto 60 percent or more of their customers at trade-in time, according to a recent analysis of loyalty rates…
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Places to be
Get out of the chill and visit these sites over the next few days. It’s championship weekend for the best high school wrestling teams. The weekend begins on Feb. 12 with the NJSIAA team state sectional championship finals. In Central Jersey, Group V, top-seeded Howell goes for its second title in the last three years…
