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Preventing spread of mosquito-borne illnesses
The Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission has been inspecting and treating mosquito sites throughout the county and is offering advice to residents on curbing mosquitoes in their yards. Spring is a good time of year to find and remove areas where mosquitoes are likely to breed, such as standing water, according to a statement released…
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Grants will fund new pavilion, green team exposure
Sustainable Jersey announced that 31 New Jersey municipalities will receive a Sustainable Jersey small grant funded by the PSEG Foundation. Five $20,000 grants, six $10,000 grants and 20 $2,000 grants were distributed to fund a variety of projects. Locally, Middletown will receive $20,000 to construct a new pavilion at Poricy Park with a LiveRoof modular…
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Suspect in Old Bridge murder taken into custody
A Sayreville man sought in a brutal attack and murder is now in custody. Earl Allayne Jr., 20, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, was reportedly apprehended on May 27 after a foot pursuit by an Old Bridge police officer led them into the Glenwood Apartments where the attack allegedly took place on May 24,…
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Foundation awards two grants
MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence has awarded two grants for flexible seating classrooms. Since 2002, the foundation has awarded more than $530,300 to schools in the Millstone Township K-8 School District, according to a press release. There are currently more than 60 foundation-funded grant programs running in the district. The latest…
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Inventory down, demand up, sales slow
April home sales were cooler than expected, according to new report By Jesse Darland CTW Features Home-selling season started with a bang in 2017, but that quick pace has since cooled, according to a report out this month. The RE/MAX National Housing Report, which draws on listing data from 53 metro areas, showed that April…
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Temporary dwelling
Percentage of homebuyers that believe the idea of a “forever home” is outdated: 56. Source: Taylor Morrison’s 2017 Consumer Study © CTW Features
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Columbiettes to hold annual scramble
The Immaculate Conception Columbiettes will hold a scramble (tricky tray) on June 2 at the Columbian Club Banquet Hall, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood. Doors open at 6 p.m. Calling begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. For advance tickets, call Liz at 732-251-2173. Adults 18 and older. Alcohol is prohibited.
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Two suspects charged after powerwashing house
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police charged two individuals with burglary after they allegedly stole items from inside a residence they were hired to power wash. Patrol units responded to Henry Street and spoke with the victim, who stated that she left for a short time while the individuals were power washing the residence, according to information…
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Man charged in North Brunswick Mother’s Day homicide
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Authorities have charged a Piscataway man with fatally shooting a North Brunswick resident last week. Jerome Davis, 40, of Piscataway, was charged with murder and burglary following an investigation into the May 14 fatal shooting of Patrick Olarerin, 57, of North Brunswick, according to information provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C.…
