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EDISON — The “Remembering the Fallen” memorial has been unveiled in dedication to fallen police officers of Middlesex County. The memorial stands as a tribute to 27 officers who have died in the line of duty while protecting the lives and property of county residents: John Bodnar Sr. of the Carteret Police Department; William J.…

TOP PICK The Monmouth Museum’s Annual Holiday Exhibition is “Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Oh My!,” with an opening reception on Nov. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Monmouth Museum model train display will return. The Friends of the Monmouth Museum will present their Annual Holiday Tree, decorated with transportation memorabilia. Art scholars often talk…

By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Above: U.S. Coast Guard veteran Nicholas Grego, middle left, and U.S. Army veteran Rob Giorgi, middle right, along with other volunteers, fill cardboard boxes with supplies as part of Operation Shoebox, held at Middlesex County College in Edison on Nov. 10. Below: Maryann Hirsch of Operation Shoebox helps fill boxes.…

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBOY BANK All 23 local branches of Amboy Bank kicked off the Spooktakular Food Drive on Halloween, continuing to collect food and household items for food banks in their branch areas throughout November. Each Amboy office manager has selected a food bank to collect for in their community; key partners include Elijah’s…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Plans for a new water tower in the township have been put on hold. Township Council members voted down a $6.1 million bond ordinance that would have help fund the construction of a water tower on the west side at the Nov. 9 meeting. The water tower…

Kaitlin Brennan and James Carroll III Kaitlin Brennan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Brennan of East Brunswick, became engaged to marry James Carroll III, son of James Carroll Jr. and the late Karen Carroll of Lawrenceville. Ms. Brennan, a graduate of Bishop George Ahr High School, Edison, graduated with a bachelor of arts in…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The community at large donated almost 200 pairs of soccer cleats that will be sent to children in Central America. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZRA BAIG SOUTH BRUNSWICK — There are a lot of happy feet across the western hemisphere, thanks the efforts of the community at large. The Cleats For…

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials will discuss much needed technology upgrades throughout Borough Hall and municipal departments at the December council meeting. Councilwoman Doriann Kerber said the telephone system at Borough Hall is antiquated. According to officials, it is 15 to 20 years old. “It definitely needs updating and replacement,” she…

Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey. The exhibit is taking place on the first floor of Rechnitz Hall’s DiMattio Gallery through Dec. 22. The exhibition was curated by the Grammy Museum at L.A. LIVE and features 45 iconic images of…