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Trees are more social than you think
By Michele S. Byers What do you see when you look at a tree? Perhaps you notice its age and wonder what events occurred in its lifetime. Maybe you think about the nesting birds it harbors or what value it would bring as lumber. You might admire the elegance of its branches and feel inspired by…
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Motorists cautioned about refreeze tonight after snowstorm
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – There were numerous motor vehicle accidents and stuck cars during Winter Storm Niko today, Feb. 9, which dropped six inches of snow on South Brunswick this morning. Although the snow ended after 2 p.m. and road conditions have improved in the past few hours, the South Brunswick Police Department is cautioning…
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Library offering free tax preparation assistance
The Long Branch Free Public Library is currently serving as the hosts to certified tax volunteers who are offering free assistance through April 15 at the library at 328 Broadway, Long Branch. You do not need to be a Long Branch resident to use this service, which is first-come, first-served. Arrive early and sign in at the Adult…
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‘Interfaith 2017’ to be held Saturday at Islamic Society
The Boy Scouts of America and the Islamic Society of Central Jersey will present “Interfaith 2017” for all to enjoy, celebrating the dignity, value and worth of all people at 10 a.m. on Feb. 11 at the Islamic Society, 4145 Route 1 south at Promenade Boulevard, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Light…
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Business Brief
Fusion Rehabilitative Medicine will hold a meet-and-greet with Dr. Jessica S. Miller from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 15, at 3 Hospital Plaza, Suite 203, Old Bridge. Board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation / integrative medicine, Miller will discuss autoimmune diseases, diet, gut health/dysbiosis, environmental toxins, nutritional supplements, epigenetics and mind-body medicine. To RSVP, contact Mara at…
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Schools lockdown lifted after incident at Brunswick Square Mall
EAST BRUNSWICK – East Brunswick schools were put on lockdown due to an incident at the Brunswick Square Mall. Around 2:56 p.m. on Feb. 8, police responded to the shopping mall on Route 18 for an active criminal investigation, according to information provided by the East Brunswick Police Department. The department put the surrounding…
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North Brunswick Humane Association to meet Feb. 13
The February monthly meeting of the North Brunswick Humane Association will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Rd., North Brunswick, in the employee lounge conference room. For more information, visit northbrunswickhumane.org.
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Congress must act to protect Medicare
It is hard to believe our nation celebrated Medicare’s 50th anniversary just over a year ago, yet there is now a move in Congress to drastically change the program that has achieved so much. Do not be fooled: The push for a Medicare voucher system, sometimes called premium support, is an effort to shift costs…
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Police remind residents to not pass stopped school buses
EAST BRUNSWICK — Nationally, over the past 32 years, 414 students have been killed while in the process of being picked up or dropped off by a school bus. This equates to almost 13 deaths each year over the past three decades. Because of these statistics, the East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD) is reminding motorists…
