Author: Greater Media
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The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living awarded for top level quality
BACK TO BUSINESS The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living earned Tier Four Quality Recognition, the highest level of recognition from the American Health Care Association (AHCA), for quality and excellence in all categories assessed, including staff stability and customer satisfaction. The Orchards at Bartley was one of seven healthcare facilities in the state of New…
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North Brunswick police use Narcan to save man from possible overdose
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Police used the nasal spray Narcan to revive a man who authorities said was suffering from a drug overdose last week. Police said this was the first time an officer with the North Brunswick Police Department administered the heroin antidote, which was purchased through a program headed by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s…
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Local steps can address threats to ocean life
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Changes at the local level could avert the dire consequences of activities such as seafloor mining and seismic testing, which damage marine habitats and threaten the survival of oceanic species, according to a new study. “Marine Defaunation: Animal Loss in the Global Ocean,” published on Jan. 16 in the…
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County youth can apply for conservation corps
Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature. Conservation Corps crew members earn $8.50 per hour working Saturdays from March 28 through June 6, primarily at county open spaces in Old Bridge, Monroe, East Brunswick…
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Author to discuss New Jersey diners
The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will present a program titled “A History of Diners in New Jersey” 2 p.m. Feb. 7. Guest speaker will be author and journalist Michael C. Gabriele. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. For more information, call the library at 732-721-5600, ext. 5033,…
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Presale tickets offered for gift-basket auction
North Brunswick Township High School’s Class of 2017 will host a gift-basket auction at 6:30 p.m. March 20. Presale tickets cost $25 and include early admission at 6 p.m. and a value pack of tickets. To purchase, contact Sandra Donofrio at [email protected] or Debbie Kovacs at [email protected].
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Zumba class to benefit boy with brain tumor
Licensed instructor Jamie Wohl will lead a high-energy adult Zumba class 7-8 p.m. Feb. 5 at John Adams Elementary School, 1450 Redmond St., North Brunswick. The cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit Mikey Richert, a student who was recently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and is currently receiving treatment at the Children’s Hospital of…
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Firefighters to sponsor Valentine’s Day dance
North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will hold its second annual Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the firehouse, 1470 Cozzens Lane. The semiformal event will include dinner, drinks and dancing. Tickets are $75 per couple and must be purchased in advance by calling Craig Snediker at 732-672-1297.
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Local teams invited to attend Raider Night
North Brunswick Township High School boys basketball will present North Brunswick Raider Night vs. Steinert High School/Hamilton East at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the high school, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick. North Brunswick travel and recreation basketball players who wear their team jersey will be admitted free of charge. For more information, email [email protected]…
