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  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    Provident Bank has named Rita Weimer of North Brunswick the new banking center manager of its Somerville branch. In the position, Weimer will be responsible for business development, branch operations proficiency and expanding customer relationships. She brings 32 years of banking experience from Magyar Bank, Regal Bank, Valley National and Investors Bank.  

  • Old Bridge woman receives award for fight against brain tumors

    Old Bridge woman receives award for fight against brain tumors

    OLD BRIDGE — A 23-year-old woman has been recognized for making great strides against brain tumors. Old Bridge resident Tara Mitchell will be presented with the 2016 Emerging Leadership Award during the National Brain Tumor Society’s National Gray Gala on Nov. 11 in Boston. Mitchell is a five-year brain tumor survivor and fundraiser through her own event, Blow Out Brain…

  • Construction to close Middletown Road in Holmdel week of Oct. 24

    Construction to close Middletown Road in Holmdel week of Oct. 24

    On or about Monday, Oct. 24, weather permitting, construction will begin on the Middletown Road Improvement project, between Stillwell Road and Bayonet Farm. The work includes drainage improvements and overlay of the pavement surface course. Construction is expected to take approximately five to seven days. The road will be closed except to local traffic, school…

  • November calendar of events for Raritan Bay Medical Center

    November calendar of events for Raritan Bay Medical Center

    Raritan Bay Medical Center is a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family Nov. 4: Healthy Heart event providing free education about chronic heart conditions, medication management and blood pressure screenings and heart testing from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Sayreville Borough Hall, 167 Main St., Sayreville. High blood pressure and irregular heart…

  • Designer Bag Bingo set for  Nov. 18

    Designer Bag Bingo set for Nov. 18

    The Old Bridge Elks will hold Designer Bag Bingo at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the lodge, 67 Old Amboy Rd., Old Bridge. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost of $30 includes one bingo sheet for all games. Additional bingo sheets can be purchased. Outside food is permitted. Only 125 tickets will be…

  • Motor vehicle stop yields drugs, weapon in East Brunswick

    Motor vehicle stop yields drugs, weapon in East Brunswick

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Police allegedly found drugs and a handgun during a motor vehicle stop on Route 18. Ptl. Ryan Welch charged two adult males and one juvenile male for possession of marijuana under 50g, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a handgun around 11:56 a.m. on Oct. 19 near the intersection with Cindy…

  • Salute to Veterans ceremony set for Nov. 9

    Salute to Veterans ceremony set for Nov. 9

    North Brunswick Township High School will hold a Salute to Veterans pre-Veterans Day ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on  Nov. 9 in the auditorium at the school, 98 Raider Rd. The patriotic ceremony will include a panel discussion with local veterans as well as lunch with students afterward. For more information, contact 732-289-3702.

  • Marlboro police officers bring awareness to breast cancer

    Marlboro police officers bring awareness to breast cancer

    MARLBORO – During October, Marlboro police officers wore a pink and blue striped badge cover to support and bring awareness to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The purchase of the badge covers was sponsored by My Greener Dry Cleaner, a local business owned by Lisa and Victor Joseph, according to a press release from the township. Mayor…

  • ASBPA 2016 National Coastal Conference in Long Branch

    ASBPA 2016 National Coastal Conference in Long Branch

    The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) announces the ASBPA 2016 National Coastal Conference will be held Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 26-28, at Ocean Place Resort, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. ASBPA is the nation’s first organization to promote science-based policies for the preservation of coastal areas. The 2016 conference, whose theme is “Lighting the Way…