Author: Michael Nunes
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Riverview Medical Center celebrates organ donors
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — When Courtney Lynne Dayback passed away from cardiac arrest seven years ago while attending Brookdale Community College at the age of 19, it was a blow to her family. “The loss of our daughter has left an empty space in our home and in our hearts,” said…
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Officials declare war on heroin in Monmouth County
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Monmouth County law enforcement officials and lawmakers came together April 6 to talk about what they call a “scourge” harming their communities — deaths caused by heroin overdoses. According to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, heroin addiction and deaths due to overdoses have cut through the entire county.…
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Just Pups owner faces more charges at Paramus store
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Dozens of puppies were found early Monday morning in a van behind Just Pups in Paramus, leading the borough to close the store, according to Mayor Richard LaBarbiera. This comes on the heels of owner Vincent LoSacco losing his license to his store of the same name in East Brunswick just last week.…
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Red Bank Republicans back two for council race
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough’s Republican Party has chosen who they are going to support for the November general election, and it does not include incumbent Council President Cindy Burnham. According to borough Republican Chairman Sean DiSomma, the Party has decided to back Brian Hanlon, a financial adviser who has…
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‘Feel the Bern’ resonates with Red Bank marchers
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNXLJYv_1E0]By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — Hundreds took to the streets of Red Bank to show support for the Bern. Around 400 marched through the streets of Red Bank on April 2, starting at the train station and finishing at Riverside Gardens Park where several speakers attempted to pump the crowd up…
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East Brunswick Council faults tennis court repairs
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The future of tennis court repairs in the township are unknown after the Township Council bounced an ordinance that would have allocated funds its repairs. Members of the council voted 3-2 in favor of throwing out a $1.6 million bond ordinance at the March 28 meeting, which…
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Two candidates interview for vacant seat on East Brunswick school board
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – The search to find a replacement for an open seat on the East Brunswick Board of Education, once held by current Mayor Kevin McEvoy, is between a president of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a self-described policy-wonk. The East Brunswick Board of Education interviewed Adam Neary…
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East Brunswick Democrats decide on council nominees
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick Democratic Committee has made its choices for the Nov. 8 general election. East Brunswick Board of Education member Brad Cohen has been chosen by the committee to run for mayor while incumbent Councilman Michael Spadafino is planning to run with Sterley Stanley, who is the…
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Spotswood unveils $10.4M municipal budget
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council moved forward last week with its 2016 budget. The total operating budget in 2016 would be $10.39 million, which is partially funded by a municipal tax levy of $6,669,848. “After going line by line through the budget, we ended up with a $64.88 increase for…
