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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky, of the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe, talks about some of the difficulties of the past year, including the war in Iraq, to members of the community before the Hanukkah celebration Monday night. See story, page 31.
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Local business owner banks on family time
Chase branch approved to replace prominent Jamesburg restaurant BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Johnathon’s Grille will close its doors after 10 years in business along East Railroad Avenue in Jamesburg. What began as a short-term investment plan for Johnathon Frycz became a beloved staple of Jamesburg’s blossoming downtown.…
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Murray reflects fondly as term comes to an end
Volunteer service will continue with Pride in Milltown committee BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Patty Murray will look back fondly on her three years of service on the Milltown Borough Council. Her term ends this weekend. MILLTOWN — Patty Murray had a few good “firsts” after moving to the borough in…
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Boro mulls restrictions on convicted offenders
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Having one convicted sex offender in town is more than enough, and that’s part of the reason the borough is creating pedophile-free zones. The Borough Council introduced an ordinance last week that would prohibit convicted sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of areas…
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Full recovery is expected for man, 94, struck by car
EAST BRUNSWICK — A 94-year-old township man was seriously injured last week after he was run over by a car in front of a supermarket. Savino Lavoro had just walked out of ShopRite in the Mid-State Mall, Route 18, and was crossing the main throughway to get to his car when he was struck by…
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Eppinger set to begin service on Boro Council
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Raymond Eppinger sees many challenges ahead for the Borough Council he is joining. Eppinger is taking the seat of Democratic Councilman Arthur Londensky after defeating him in the November election. The victory gives the Republican Party a second seat on the six-member council…
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Every little bit helps with children in need
Spotswood woman BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Jean Tooter, of Spotswood, loads a van with gifts to be distributed through the state Division of Youth and Family Services in the parking lot of the Ford Motor Credit office in Monroe recently. SPOTSWOOD — A borough woman has her…
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Cruz the likely victor due to judge’s decision
Legal challenge from council candidate dismissed this week BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Milltown MILLTOWN — The dispute over a seat on the Milltown Borough Council may be resolved in time for next week’s swearing-in ceremony. A Superior Court judge has denied a hearing on Republican candidate Randy Farkas’ civil complaint,…
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Web site shows moms how to care for kids & the Earth
Realmama.org provides environmental info, natural alternatives BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer PHOTOGRAPHS courtesy of Kirstin McPolin Two of the founders of Realmama.org, Kirsten McPolin (l) and Tricia Simon, are pictured with their daughters Emma and Caroleena, above. The two other founders, Camille Lafaro Sowinski, seen with her daughter, Sophia, left, and…
