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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Mark Heter and his Band perform their “Circus Time” show from the gazebo in Thompson Park, Jamesburg, in an Aug. 24 afternoon show sponsored by Middlesex County Parks and Recreation.
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Group explores focus of flood commission
Officials from seven towns to sit on new panel with freeholders BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer Local, county and state officials on Tuesday brainstormed a commission that will work to prevent disasters like the flood that damaged hundreds of area homes in July. The South Central Middlesex County Flood Control Commission, which is expected to…
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Group looks at bright side, despite mill plan
Society: Year has brought renewed interest in history BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer Society: Year has brought renewed interest in history BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer Progress will not prevent preservation. At least, not if the members of the Helmetta Historical Society can help it. At the society’s annual meeting Monday, leadership team member Kathryn…
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Stahl goes back to law; takes prosecutor’s role
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer David Stahl EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council’s president can add two more roles to his daily workload: borough prosecutor and an assistant county counsel. David Stahl, a Democrat in his third year on the East Brunswick governing body, began serving about a month ago as…
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Boro readies roads, stresses speed limits
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD — With the new school year set to begin, the borough is taking steps to help ensure the safety of children. At the behest of Police Chief Karl Martin, speed limits have been painted on a number of roads, with the goal of slowing drivers.…
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Towns could see state aid despite FEMA aid denial
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Area flood victims are not expected to receive money from the federal government, but local towns may see increased aid from the state to cushion the cost of the July 17 flood. State Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein said last week that affected municipalities may be eligible for…
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A Helme shares views on borough’s direction
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer HELMETTA — Borough historians received a vote of confidence this week from a man with a familiar name. Jay Ely Helme, the great-grandson of George W. Helme, the borough’s namesake, attended the Helmetta Historical Society’s annual meeting Monday and had some encouraging words after his visit.…
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ATV operator seriously injured
EAST BRUNSWICK — A Brooklyn, N.Y., man was seriously injured Saturday when the all-terrain vehicle he was operating crashed on a trail near Church Lane and Beekman Corner Road. Police said Elmer Colon, 38, lost control of the blue Yamaha ATV and caused it to flip over, shortly after 6 p.m. The driver was not…
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Artsy
Above, Sherly Cooper, a resident of Monroe’s Concordia community, takes a look at some of the artwork on display yesterday at the clubhouse. Below, Cooper and Millie Perlow take in the 212 pieces of art on display at the annual show. Some 89 Concordia residents contributed works. PHOTOSBYJEFF GRANIT staff
