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  • Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces New Hires and Promotions

    By Rosanne Schwab Alexander Balnicki has been promoted to the position of assistant vice president at Peapack-Gladstone Bank. Previously, Mr. Balnicki served over 10 years in commercial banking holding positions at Emigrant Savings Bank, Kearney Federal Savings Bank, Spencer Savings Bank and Washington Mutual Bank. A resident of Bloomfield, New Jersey, Alexander holds a Bachelor of Arts…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters get pet masks

    HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters get pet masks

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — Fire and rescue crews are now equipped with pet oxygen masks thanks to a donation from the Animal Welfare Committee. The committee purchased the masks and donated them to the Hightstown Fire Department and First Aid Squad should a time arise when they need them. "It is very…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters get pet masks

    HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters get pet masks

    Amy Batista Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 Chief Scott Jenkins, left, Animal Welfare Committee member Phyllis Deal, center, and Hightstown First Aid Capt. Ron Cornejo, right, with Animal Welfare Committee member Janice Mastriano and Council Member Larry Quattrone looking on as the pet oxygen masks were distributed on July 24 at the firehouse. Photo by…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Aug. 1

    Fri., Aug. 1 Hidden Gems, perform Indian music of Bollywood on from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Beechwoods Park, 137 Beekman Road the intersection of Route 1 in Monmouth Junction. Tues., Aug. 5 A lecture on Medicare and Medicaid Understanding Long Term Health Care costs that may or may not be covered by these programs…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Muslims celebrate end of month of fasting

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Muslims celebrate end of month of fasting

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer The Muslim community concluded the holy month of fasting with the celebration of Eid on Monday. Eid is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day when Muslims are not permitted…

  • HAMILTON: Job fair coming in September

       Local businesses looking for new employees should participate in the township’s upcoming job fair.    While all local businesses can participate, Mayor Kelly Yaede and the Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission are seeking to expand the array of businesses at this year’s job fair in September to include companies in the internet technology and…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Muslims celebrate end of month of fasting

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Muslims celebrate end of month of fasting

    Ed Birch Imam Hamad Ahmad Chebli leads prayers at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey on Monday. Photo by Ed Birch

  • MANVILLE: Knights come through again for ARC

    MANVILLE: Knights come through again for ARC

    By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Manville Area Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 6573 presented the Arc of Somerset County in Manville with a donation Tuesday morning. Members Andy Hando, Tony Scarpantonio and John Nieliwocki presented a check for $675 to Lauren Panarella, the Arc’s executive director. Ms. Panarella was happy for the continued…

  • HAMILTON: Police warn residents about burglars

       Hamilton police have issued a warning to residents to be aware of burglars who use distraction and deception to gain access to a house in order to rob the residents.    According to the Hamilton Police Division press release, “distraction burglary is gaining entrance to a residence through false pretense, deception, or leading a resident outside…