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Dropoff locations announced for Thanksgiving food drive
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s 16th annual Holiday Turkey Drive will collect food for families in need from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 20 at the following locations: Magyar Bank, 582 Milltown Rd., North Brunswick; ShopRite, 877 St. Georges Ave., Woodbridge; and St. Francis Cathedral Social Concerns, Main Street and 45 Library Pl.,…
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Winter clothing drive inspired by late veteran now underway
Stacia McDonough has kicked off her fifth annual “They Kept Us Safe, Let’s Keep Them Warm” new winter clothing drive to benefit the formerly homeless, and disabled veterans currently housed on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs campus in Lyons, Somerset County. Items being collected include new winter coats, hats, scarves, socks, slippers, ear muffs,…
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Edison resident earns Eagle Scout rank for outdoor library project
In August, Edison resident David Schildkraut from Edison Troop 66 was presented with the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. Fewer than four percent of Scouts who enter the program become Eagle Scouts. Schildkraut has been a member of Troop 66 since 2008. In that time,…
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Business Brief
Allison Macaluso has been appointed the “Director of Fun,” or director of member events, at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. Macaluso spent eight years in advertising, marketing and special events for Babies “R” Us and Toys “R” Us. She worked on grassroots marketing and coordinated children’s events for store grand openings. Recently, Forsgate held a Back-to-School Ice…
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Water company will temporarily change treatment process
In December, as part of an annual maintenance program for its water distribution system, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from a chloramine (combination) residual to free chlorine residual at the company’s Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and its Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune, according…
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New salary guidelines for superintendents proposed
New Jersey’s acting commissioner of education has filed with the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law (OAL) proposed amendments to state education regulations that provide more flexibility for school districts under the superintendent salary cap while continuing to ensure fiscal stability, according to a press release from the state Department of Education. The proposed salary…
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Preparing for retirement topic of conference at Brookdale
LINCROFT — Retirees and those approaching retirement are invited to “Your Second Act,” a conference on retirement reimagined set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd. The inaugural event will include engaging discussion, networking and a catered brunch. Four guest speakers will discuss various aspects of retirement in…
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Dancing event raises $76K for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
FARMINGDALE — Ten of Monmouth and Ocean counties’ most influential business people recently took to the dance floor in a battle to determine who could show off the best moves in front of an audience of more than 350 people and a panel of local celebrity judges. “Dancing With Our Monmouth and Ocean County Stars”…
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Workshops on starting, registering businesses slated at libraries
TRENTON — The New Jersey State Library is working with the New Jersey Department of Treasury’s Division of Taxation to connect local business owners and entrepreneurs with vital information through their local libraries. Libraries throughout the state, including those in Middletown, Old Bridge and Lakewood, are hosting half-day Small Business Workshops from 4-7:30 p.m. Dec.…
