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North Brunswick residents need permits for pools, sheds
NORTH BRUNSWICK — The addition of fences, sheds, pools and other accessory structures requires a municipal zoning permit and possibly a building permit in North Brunswick. “We are always supportive of residents seeking to enhance the quality of their home and their yards. But as a matter of public safety, community building and, quite frankly,…
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DMM to offer digital media conversion
Digital Memory Media (DMM) will convert content from VHS tapes, 8mm or 16mm movies, photos, slides or photo albums into DVDs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 at the South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Digital Memory Media, a division of Innovative Document Imaging, will be on hand to discuss the…
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Fired up
The Kendall Park and Kingston fire companies won Best in Class awards at the 75th anniversary parade for the East Brunswick Independent Fire Company on May 4. Kendall Park’s Engine 221, a 1972 American LaFrance, won Best Appearing Antique Fire Apparatus. Kingston’s Rescue 242, a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Rescue, won Best Appearing Rescue…
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Middlesex County can take a breath of fresh air
American Lung Association report assigns ‘A’ rating for lack of soot in the air BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer The American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2013 air quality report revealed both good and bad news for Middlesex County. While it ranked among the top 20 counties in the nation for a lack of…
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Residents can feel good about countywide health study
Middlesex stacks up well against state data in terms of community health needs BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer How healthy are we in Middlesex County, and how does our health stack up against that of our neighbors? Hospital, county and city officials convened April 16 at the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy in New…
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BUSINESS
A volunteer crew of Columbia Bank employees recently painted a senior citizen’s home in the Iselin section of Woodbridge as part of the “Tooling Around the Township” program. The crew power-washed and painted the exterior of the home, cleaned the yard and planted flowers. Columbia Bank, which donated all labor and materials, supports many local…
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Byron Foundation to continue clothing drive
The Byron Foundation in North Brunswick will continue its clothing drive through June 1. Peter Kenny is seeking donations in honor of his late great-grandfather, Paul Bednar, for the Paul Bednar Memory Drive. For information on drop-offs, call Kenny at 732-570-8208.
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Greater Media Newspapers recognized for excellence
BY DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) recognized Greater Media Newspapers for editorial and advertising excellence with 23 awards in its Better Newspaper Contest. The awards — for editorial, photography and advertising — were celebrated in two ceremonies held in April at the Hamilton Manor. More than 600 awards were presented…
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Blessed day
Top: Congregants parade down Finnegans Lane as Congregation B’Nai Tikvah, North Brunswick, celebrates the arrival of its new Sefer Torah on May 5. Above: Rabbi Robert Wolkoff leads a blessing of the Torah. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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