Category: Suburban News
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People Who Make a Difference
Historian and researcher James Shackleford walks the Titus farm, where slave-turned-landowner Thomas Titus is said to have been buried hundreds of years ago. The farm was recently approved for a historical marker from Middlesex County.
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Hometown hero gets a community farewell
Firefighter, 43, recalled for devotion to serving his town BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer Sayreville Firefighter Joseph Zonak stands beside his wife, Nora, and his two children, Nicholas, 14, and Matthew, 9 at the ceremony where he was named borough fire chief in 2001. SAYREVILLE –– The community last week mourned…
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Alzheimer’s group to hold caregiver meetings
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold caregiver support group meetings beginning Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. at The Cranbury Center; 292 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township. A meeting will be Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at Oak Woods Senior Housing; 700 Woods Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Meetings will also be…
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Dentist accused of practicing without license since 1989
SAYREVILLE –– A borough man was arrested last week on allegations he was practicing dentistry without a license. James L. Weisfeld, 71, was charged Dec. 21, according to David Wald, communications director for the New Jersey Consumer Affairs Division. “He was practicing and he never renewed his license in 1989,” Wald said. “That automatically was…
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Library schedules programs for adults
The Old Bridge Public Library will offer a variety of programs for adults at the Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.: “Global Warming,” presented by activist Tina Weishaus; Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m.: a guest speaker from the New Jersey Board of Public…
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Honoring the legacy of a slave-turned-landowner
Historian BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer Historian James Shackleford has been fighting to protect, preserve and call attention to the historical significance of the Titus farm in South Brunswick. A man centuries dead will receive a memorial for his life’s accomplishments, thanks to the efforts of a South Brunswick historian. On…
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Taking the gift of human kindness on the road
SCOTT PILLING staff Beth Ann Clayton of Holiday Express performs at the Cliffwood VFW in Old Bridge. In the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, Holiday Express delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for human kindness. This year, the traveling “party” made 51 visits. In preparation for…
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Park projects under way throughout Old Bridge
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Old B OLD BRIDGE — Improving parks has become a priority for township officials, with several projects completed and more in the works. New fields and playgrounds as well as better lighting and facilities are all part of the plan to enhance the parks and their…
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Parlin family’s home a winter wonderland
Passers-by regularly stop out front due to the Christmas display BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff The Aperawic family, Karen (l-r), twins Brianna and Justin, Robert and Cristian, stand in front of their home on Cori Street in Parlin Tuesday night. When the Aperawic family was too busy last…
