Author: Greater Media
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Disbarred attorney sentenced for misuse of client’s funds
A disbarred West Long Branch attorney was sentenced to seven years in state prison Dec. 18 following his conviction for misapplication of a client’s funds, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Eugene M. LaVergne, 50, was convicted in October of second-degree misapplication of entrusted funds and fourth-degree contempt of court following a weeklong…
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AARP to offer tax return services
The AARP Tax-Aide Program will offer free tax preparation for seniors and low-income individuals with simple taxes 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 3 to April 9, at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Trained volunteers will prepare e-filed federal and state tax returns free of charge. Bring a…
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Liens placed on Marlboro parcels
MARLBORO — Liens have been placed on properties in Marlboro that were deemed to have hazardous overgrown vegetation that required action by the municipality. Hazardous overgrown vegetation is defined as extremely overgrown grass, weeds and brush. Liens were placed on properties on Marigold Lane ($482), Hudson Bay Terrace ($448), Colony Drive ($255), Vista Drive ($189),…
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Freeholders will reorganize at Jan. 6 meeting
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will organize for 2015 at 4 p.m. Jan. 6 at Biotechnology High School at 5000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. On the agenda will be the swearing-in of Lillian G. Burry and Gary J. Rich Sr. as members of the board. Burry and Rich were re-elected to three-year terms in…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
For the eighth year in a row, Dr. Russell Brokstein and the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, a nonprofit organization, are launching a statewide community service initiative, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” to help the less fortunate during the holidays and winter season. ANJC members will once again be running a food drive in conjunction with…
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Rebels wrestlers make early statement beating Phillipsburg
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Howell High School’s Anthony Gagliano maintains his control on Phillipsburg High School’s Donald Agans during their 132-pound match held at Howell on Dec. 23. Gagliano won by a major decision, helping the Rebels defeat the Stateliners, 27-24, in one of the season’s biggest dual-meet matches. MATT DENTON HOWELL Talk to…
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Group to support those with mental disorders
SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold a support group 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Those dealing with mental health disorders and their loved ones can meet in a stigma-free atmosphere. For more information, call 732-940- 0991 or visit www.naminj.org.
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Students prepare winter coats for distribution
Winter coats for the homeless will be collected through Jan. 5 in East Brunswick and New Brunswick, and Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) students are ready to clean them for distribution. Dry-cleaning students in the School of Career Development will prepare the coats, which will be delivered to homeless men and women on…
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Adieu, Cube
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Three friends with Nissan Cubes love them. I’m seriously considering buying one. The guy at my dealership said they’re not going to handle them anymore because of low sales. They had several low-mileage Cubes. My question: would it be wise to buy this car? My concern, of course, is servicing,…
