Author: Steven Viera
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Day of Hope/Night of Soul to benefit JBJ Soul Kitchen
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — On Thursday, June 16, shoppers at any one of more than 50 area businesses and restaurants will have the opportunity to help people in need get access to a healthy meal. The JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, a community restaurant that fights food insecurity by providing…
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Party nominees for council seats emerge after primaries
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK – With over 2,000 votes cast, local Republicans and Democrats have determined who will appear on the ballot for their party in November’s Town Council race. During the New Jersey primaries held on June 7, Red Bank voters took to the polls and selected two candidates each. The…
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Red Bank passes budget with smaller than expected increase
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — The average homeowner will pay $35 more in taxes as part of the borough’s new municipal budget, which was unanimously passed by the Town Council on June 8. The total budget of $22,339,806.60 carries a 1.68 percent tax increase from the previous year and includes a local…
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Historical society hits artifact milestone
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The South River Historical and Preservation Society (SRHPS) made history earlier this spring by adding the 10,000th item to its catalog of artifacts, many of which are on display at the South River Museum. “Because of the numbering system used in our catalog, it’s difficult to tell…
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Senior Prom bridges gap between generations
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — High school students were not the only ones who got the opportunity to enjoy prom celebrations recently. Members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) from Memorial Middle School held a “Senior Prom” where they invited senior citizens from Spotswood and Helmetta to a night of music and dancing.…
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Fight is on against Zika virus although outbreak unlikely
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties occupy a combined area of nearly 1,500 square miles, yet officials are on the hunt for predators that could fit inside the palm of one’s hand. Mosquitoes, which can be carriers of the infectious Zika virus, are the target of local officials who say prevention…
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Private cigar club gets green light from Red Bank Zoning Board
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — On June 5, the borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance that would allow a private, members-only cigar club and restaurant to move into the vacant storefront at 22-24 W. Front St., formerly occupied by Power Center Gym. The new club would also include a…
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East Brunswick Police Department rolls out new community initiatives
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Police Department is implementing a series of new programs for the coming year designed to help officers serve and connect with members of the community. Many of these programs, such as the newly created Safe Internet Exchange Zone, come at no additional cost to East Brunswick…
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South River native to appear in New Jersey International Film Festival
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – Local filmmaker Kather Sei will be debuting his new film, “Flesh,” at the 21st annual New Jersey International Film Festival, sponsored by the Rutgers Film Co-Op/New Jersey Media Arts Center (NJMAC) and the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies. Born in the West African country of Sierra…
