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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: New council for New Year

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: New council for New Year

    Ed Birch photo Mayor Frank Gambatese (far right) gives his annual report at the Township Council reorganization meeting Jan. 1.

  • MONROE: Crash sends two to hospital

    MONROE: Crash sends two to hospital

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    MONROE — A two-car collision at the intersection of Schoolhouse and Nathaniel roads Dec. 27 sent two unidentified 18-year-old women to the hospital, according to police.    Police said the accident took place at 12:18 p.m. Dec. 27 when Kotoe K. Noa, 29, of Monroe was traveling east on Schoolhouse…

  • MONROE: Make-A-Wish hosts Macy’s ‘Believe Campaign’

    MONROE: Make-A-Wish hosts Macy’s ‘Believe Campaign’

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    MONROE — Make-A-Wish New Jersey hosted its first “Yes, Virginia” viewing party in celebration of Macy’s 5th Annual “Believe Campaign” at the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place on Dec. 15.    ”This castle was built for our wish children and this was an opportunity to share a special day with…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ending Autism myths

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ending Autism myths

    Medical trio heads to Ghana By Lea Kahn, Special writer    In Ghana, some people believe that an autistic child must have been possessed by the devil. Or maybe it’s the parents’ fault if their child is withdrawn and does not communicate with others.    Lawrence resident Lorell Levy set out to change those perceptions during a…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ending Autism myths

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ending Autism myths

    Matt Rainey Submitted photo South Brunswick resident Genevieve Kumapley works with an autistic child in Ghana during a recent trip. She joined two other medical professionals on the trip to bring a better awareness of Autism to residents in that nation.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ending Autism myths

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ending Autism myths

    Photographer Submitted photos Left, Dr. Barbie Zimmerman-Bier meets with a group of parents of autistic children. Right, Lorell Levy of Lawrence holds a seminar on Autism in Ghana during a recent trip.

  • MONROE: Crash sends two to hospital

    MONROE: Crash sends two to hospital

    Amy Batista photo A crash on Schoolhouse and Nathaniel Road Dec. 27 sent two township women to the hospital, according to police.

  • MONROE: Make-A-Wish hosts Macy’s ‘Believe Campaign’

    MONROE: Make-A-Wish hosts Macy’s ‘Believe Campaign’

    Amy Batista photo Balloon artist “Marion” makes a hat for one of the “Believe Campaign” attendees at the Make-A-Wish castle in Monroe Dec. 15.

  • MONROE: Planning Board member turns 100

    MONROE: Planning Board member turns 100

    By Amy Batista, Special writer    MONROE — Planning Board member Morris Glass got the Key to the Township from Mayor Richard Pucci as a birthday present during his 100th birthday celebration at the Clearbrook Clubhouse on Dec. 23.    ”When I turned 90, I thought who lives beyond, 90,” said Mr. Glass on Dec. 31. “Now,…