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  • Weichert, Realtors recognizes Donna Warters

    Weichert, Realtors recognizes Donna Warters

    Donna Warters of Weichert, Realtors’ East Brunswick office was honored for her exceptional 2016 accomplishments at Weichert’s annual regional sales award event. During the event, which took place in Atlantic City on March 29, it was announced that Donna proudly led her sales region, which consists of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, for…

  • Back to Business: Mosquito Squad

    Back to Business: Mosquito Squad

    Mosquito Squad of Central Middlesex and Monmouth County, the largest mosquito and tick control franchise in North America, strongly urges homeowners to implement mosquito control measures in their own yards this summer to reduce pest populations and exposure to any vector-borne illnesses. The company offers a barrier protection treatment program that, when applied around the…

  • Police apprehend suspects in theft of truck tailgates

    Police apprehend suspects in theft of truck tailgates

    JACKSON – Detectives from the Jackson Police Department have arrested three men and charged them in connection with the theft of Ford pickup truck tailgates from various locations in the community. In a May 9 press release, police said a 28-year-old man from Manchester was arrested by detectives Scott Conover and Keith Hood on May…

  • The Second British Invasion

    The Second British Invasion

    By Eric Kohanik, ReMIND Magazine Although the British Invasion was a 1960s phenomenon in music, there was a second wave that hit America during the 1970s and 1980s. And, contrary to the classic rock ‘n’ roll flavor of the first wave, this second tier of musical influences ranged from punk rock to new wave. Among…

  • Hazardous waste will be collected May 20

    Hazardous waste will be collected May 20

    The Middlesex County Division of Highways will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 20 on Apple Orchard Lane, North Brunswick. This service is provided for Middlesex County residents only. Acceptable items include adhesives, aerosol cans, anti-freeze, brake fluid, car batteries, cleaners, drain cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, gasoline,…

  • Animal shelter volunteers to hold open forum discussion

    Animal shelter volunteers to hold open forum discussion

    The Old Bridge Animal Volunteers will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. on June 1 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge. The open discussion forum was planned in light of recent concerns surrounding the town’s animal shelter. Everyone is invited to attend. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

  • Middlesex County foster children benefit from annual fundraiser

    Middlesex County foster children benefit from annual fundraiser

    NEW BRUNSWICK – About 200 community members, local and state leaders and child advocates helped raise funds to help Middlesex County foster children. Held at Steakhouse 85 in New Brunswick on May 7, Toast 2017 raised much-needed funds to recruit, train and support more Court Appointed Special Volunteers (CASA), who look out for the best…

  • French club to meet May 24

    French club to meet May 24

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m. on May 24 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French, and moderate preparation and active participation are required at these meetings. Participation is free. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Have a slice with Monmouth County law

    Have a slice with Monmouth County law

    Residents will have a chance to fill up on pizza and ask their local law enforcement members questions when Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Grammiccioni hosts “Pizza with a Prosecutor and a Cop” on May 30. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cafe Villa Pizza in West Long Branch at…