Author: Greater Media
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Vocational district introduces advanced manufacturing major
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A new major at the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools campus in East Brunswick will prepare students for an upcoming manufacturing revolution in the United States, according to industry professionals. Beginning in the 2015-16 school year, the district will launch the four-year, all-inclusive advanced manufacturing program that will expose…
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Tricky Tray to raise funds for high school
Spotswood High School will host a Tricky Tray gift auction on Jan. 30 at 105 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. The snow date is Feb. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m., with calling to begin at 7:30 p.m. The event, open to adults only, will benefit the school’s Project Graduation 2015. Tickets are $10 and will include…
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Veterans invited to join legion post
American Legion Post No. 522, Monroe, is seeking new members. All veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to join. The group gathers at 1 p.m. the first Monday of the month in the courtroom at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, Perrineville Road. For more information, log on to alpost522. home.comcast.net.
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Computers, TVs must be properly recycled
The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management is reminding residents that the recycling of computers and televisions is required by state law. Proper recycling of consumer electronics eliminates the improper dumping of such items in parks and open spaces. For a list of drop-off locations, visit www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/ewaste/index.html or call 866-DEP-KNOW. For more information, contact…
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Old Bridge food bank receives local support
Kate Shepard, executive director of Reformed Church Home (RCH), Old Bridge, recently presented a check for $500, along with several hundred pounds of food, to representatives from the Food Bank of Old Bridge during a pre-Thanksgiving celebration. Rose Welsh, a food bank supervisor, and Lollita Andrews, a volunteer, accepted the donations, which were collected from…
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Chamber sets awards, installation luncheon
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) will hold its annual Awards and Installation Luncheon on Jan. 15 at The English Manor, 1 English Lane, Wanamassa. The 2015 honorees include Monmouth Medical Center, Ocean Township Councilman William Garofalo, The Coaster and CVS Pharmacy. The cost is $35 per person and includes a buffet luncheon…
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Strategies for staying put in retirement
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features For those planning to age in place in their current home, it’s essential to make sure the home is properly and safely outfitted for their later years The older we get, the more resistant to change we usually become. That’s a big reason why many seniors choose to “age…
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Picking a ‘greener’ SUV
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN You don’t have to drive a gas-guzzler if you’re looking for a more utilitarian alternative to a family sedan. W hile sport-utility vehicles are not necessarily thought of as being among the most environmentally benign models on a showroom floor, the growing number of smaller and more…
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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,…
