Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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Expert from Traumatic Loss Coalitions instructs parents on how to understand teen suicide
George Scott told the story of a fisherman, enjoying the peace and calm of the day. One morning, the man heard a scream coming from the river. He saw a child and swam out, saving the child’s life. There was a big celebration in the village. Over the coming days, there were more…
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North Brunswick community displays altruism while helping victims of December fire
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Eighty pounds of pasta. Thirty-two hundred meatballs. Four cases of tomato sauce. An unlimited amount of support. North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 lent its firehouse space on Jan. 15 to a community-wide effort to support the victims of the Governor’s Pointe complex fire from Dec. 8, 2018. Michael Cipot, the…
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South Brunswick will continue to fight affordable housing, compressor site during 2019
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – During the South Brunswick Township Council reorganization meeting on Jan. 8, Joe Camarota was unanimously elected as deputy mayor. Mayor Charles Carley and council members Archana “Ann” Grover and Kenneth Bierman were sworn into their respective positions after being voted in by residents during the 2018 general election. Rounding out the all-Democratic…
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Public may have limited time to speak at North Brunswick council meetings
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Township Council may change its rules for the public portions of its meetings. Currently, one 15-minute window is allotted at the end of a workshop meeting for residents to speak. For example, if there are 15 people seeking to provide comment, they would each have one minute to address…
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Friends of Cyrus opens clinic in Spotswood for children with autism
Friends of Cyrus, a New Jersey-based organization for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities, held its official open house for its inaugural Children’s ABA Clinic on Jan. 12. The children’s clinic for ages 18 months to 5 years old offers residents of central New Jersey individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services supervised by…
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South Brunswick school board welcomes new member
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Lisa Rodgers was welcomed to the dais as the South Brunswick Board of Education reorganized on Jan. 3. “I am excited for Lisa to be joining the team and believe she will be a huge asset to the district. Lisa has always been a strong advocate for students and a positive voice…
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North Brunswick residents inspired to ‘dream big’ in the new year
NORTH BRUNSWICK – “Dream big. Help others. Always tell the truth. Keep your promises. Work hard. Do your best. Say please and thank you. Don’t whine. Love one another. Smile. Laugh out loud. Make good choices.” These words are hanging on the wall in Amanda Guadagnino’s daughter’s room, serving as inspiration. “These are phrases we…
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Girl Scout holds holiday party for members of area rest homes
For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Kaitlynn Russell decided to hold a Knights of Columbus Rest Home Holiday Party. On Dec. 16, the member of Girl Scout Troop 81320 held a four-hour party at the St. James Knights hall in Monroe for four rest homes in the area. Under the guidance of Past Grand Knight…
