Author: Greater Media
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Residents must exercise their right to speak
By now, many citizens are aware that a segment of the 1 percent that controls the bulk of the wealth within our society is also in control of both major political parties, leaving the voter only with the appearance of control in the voting booth. Hence, elections at every level of government become nothing more…
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Spotswood will consider outside contractor for EMS
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Spotswood Borough Council is considering outsourcing Emergency Management Services (EMS) due to budgetary constraints. At the June 3 meeting, the council authorized the issuance of a request for proposals from outside medical transport services to possibly replace Spotswood EMS, which cost the borough approximately $500,000 in 2014.…
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Church fair to include ethnic refreshments
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, 100 James St., South River, will hold its annual Corpus Christi Festival on June 21. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., followed by a festival of Portuguese, Irish, American and Mexican food in the back parking lot of the church, off David Street. There will also be music, dancing,…
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Vendor spots available at Salt Water Day
Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Salt Water Day planned for 2-10 p.m. Aug. 8 on the Laurence Harbor beachfront. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts, fireworks and entertainment. For more information or to reserve a space, email Lisa Valsera at [email protected] or call 732-721-5600, ext. 4999. For a vendor application, log on to…
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Memorial Day
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN From top: North Brunswick Councilman Ralph Andrews honors 97-year-old Michael Gaeta as one of three Veterans of the Year for his service in World War II and the Korean War during the North Brunswick Memorial Day ceremony on May 25. Andrews, right, honors Robert Alan Paley as one of three Veterans…
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South Brunswick deli sells $1 million lottery ticket
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A $1 million lottery ticket was sold at Pierre’s Deli. An Illinois Lottery ticketholder won the Mega Millions jackpot of $260 million from the June 2 drawing, but the ticket that matched the five white balls for the second prize was purchased in Monmouth Junction. The winning numbers were 02, 09, 11,…
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Caseys reached SCT finals in season that exceeded expectations
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year of sorts, Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s baseball team finished 20-9 and reached the finals of the Shore Conference Tournament. The Caseys also scored a 6-3 win over 14th-seeded Union Catholic Regional High School (13-12) in the opening round of the…
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E.B. theater to stage ‘Urinetown’ musical
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s community theater, will present “Urinetown: The Musical” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, June 12-28 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The musical comedy by Mark Hollmann with lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis is a satirical romp through power, greed and rebellion during…
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‘Amazing Blueberry’ dinner set for June 17
The Brunswick Women’s Connection will hold the Amazing Blueberry Dinner Party 7-8:30 p.m. June 17 at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Judith Krall-Russo, local tea and food historian, will discuss the history and health benefits of the blueberry. Inspirational speaker and teacher Mary Materniak will share her personal story,…
