Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Wireless Zone of Spotswood will hold backpack giveaway drive on July 21
SPOTSWOOD–Giving out various school supplies ranging from pencils, folders to paper, Wireless Zone of Spotswood will hold its eighth annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.” Founded in 1988 as “The Car Phone Store,” the Wireless Zone system has become the nation’s largest wireless retail franchise and was ranked the No. 1 franchise in its category by…
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Former music manager discusses life in the entertainment business
EAST BRUNSWICK–Having rubbed shoulders and personally managed many notable musical talents, Robert Redfield, 97, reminisces on his experiences as an entertainment manager. By creating the Redfield Agency, Redfield said he was a one-man manager and booker who was responsible for booking numerous musical main attractions in countless clubs throughout New Jersey, New York and nationally.…
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East Brunswick redevelopment begins with demolition of former factory
EAST BRUNSWICK – Showcasing the start of East Brunswick’s ongoing initiative to redevelop the Route 18 corridor, township officials witnessed the demolition of the old Wonder Bread factory. East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen announced that, “When we spoke a couple of months ago, actually about two years ago, about doing redevelopment here in East Brunswick,…
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Matawan opens new recycling center for residents
MATAWAN – To offer a nearby facility for residents to convert their reusable materials, Matawan Borough opened its first recycling center on June 26. “We decided to build the recycling center to show our commitment to this important issue. This will increase awareness and participation, and make it convenient for our residents to recycle,” Mayor…
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East Brunswick appoints new chief of police
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved the appointment of Lt. Frank LoSacco as the East Brunswick Police Department’s (EBPD) newest chief of police. Effective Aug. 1, LoSacco will replace retiring Chief James Conroy, according to the resolution approved during the June 24 council meeting. LoSacco is a 31-year member of the EBPD. He started with the…
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Spotswood High School Class of 2019
The Spotswood High School Class of 2019 graduation ceremony was held in the high school’s gymnasium on June 25.
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PSEG officials give updates on gas pipe replacement project in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–Officials listened to PSE&G Senior Public Affairs Manager Frank Lucchesi give updates about PSE&G’s gas system replacement project in East Brunswick. Lucchesi said that currently, PSE&G is replacing aging cast iron gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping. “If you recall we made a presentation for this gas system modernization program…
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Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce holds awards dinner
The Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held its annual “Installation and MAC Awards Dinner” at 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 13 at MJ’s Buttonwood Manor, 845 Rt. 34. There were MAC award recipients as well as a Special Recognition Award Certificate to the organization . The Chamber MAC Award for Excellence in Community Service was…
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South River mail carriers receive safety awards
SOUTH RIVER–Standing attentive in their light blue United States Postal Service uniforms, 11 South River letter carriers were awarded for achieving a combined 222 years of safe driving. The National Safety Council’s prestigious Million Mile Award is presented to professional drivers for operating a motor vehicle on the job for more than one million miles…
