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    Holocaust survivor Dr. Michael Kesler (r) shared his story at the East Brunswick Public Library on April 11. The author of “Shards of War: Fleeing To & From Uzbekistan” was part of a Holocaust remembrance program that showcased new additions to the library’s Holocaust Memorial Collection. The event included remarks by Dr. Paul Winkler, executive…

  • Greater Media announces promotion

    Greater Media has announced that market manager Rob Williams has been promoted to vice president of the company’s Boston-based radio properties, including Magic 106.7/WMJX-FM, Hot 96.9/WBQT-FM, Country 102.5/ WKLB-FM, Radio 92.9/WBOS-FM, and 105.7 WROR-FM. “Rob has done an outstanding job since he joined Greater Media Boston in taking the cluster to the next level,” said…

  • Milltown may partner with Robert Wood on medical calls

    MILLTOWN — Borough officials are considering allowing Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) to take over Milltown’s 911 emergency medical calls. The potential agreement with RWJUH would enable the borough to easily hire dispatchers who do not have medical certification, according to Borough Councilman Joseph Pietanza, who brought the issue before the council at its…

  • East Bruns. Woman’s Club celebrates 60th anniversary

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick Woman’s Club celebrated its first six decades with an afternoon tea on April 20 at the Nielson Dining Hall of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Approximately 60 current and past members attended the special program, where a mayoral proclamation read by East Brunswick Township Councilwoman Camille Ferraro commemorated the group’s…

  • JCP&L ratepayers upset with proposed increase

    Utility attempting to recoup significant costs associated with rebuilding infrastructure BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A standing-room-only crowd of New Jersey residents and officials packed the large meeting room at the Freehold Township municipal complex on April 24. Most had turned out to ask the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject a…

  • Children’s book will chronicle the history of Jamesburg

    Girl Scout Gold Award project will tell James Buckelew’s account of founding his town BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Allison Kramer-Mills JAMESBURG — Jamesburg teenager Allison Kramer-Mills is making an impact on her hometown’s past, present and future. Kramer-Mills, a senior at Monroe Township High School, is writing a children’s history book titled “Legacy: A…

  • Pharmacy, auto parts store to open at Rt. 18, West Ferris

    New businesses will replace former shops, residences BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Plenty of new businesses have opened up along the Route 18 corridor in recent months. The next stores slated to open on the scene are a CVS Pharmacy and an Advanced Auto Parts. The two retailers will be built on…

  • Laughter Day to be observed May 5

    The community is invited to celebrate World Laughter Day with wellness instructor Noreen Braman at 2 p.m. May 5 at Veterans Park, at the triangle of East Railroad Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and Stockton Street, Jamesburg. The event will feature tips on how to laugh for no particular reason, reduce stress and have fun with family…

  • Vendors sought for May 4 yard sale

    The Monroe Township High School Parent Teacher Organization will sponsor the Old and New Treasures yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 in the parking lot of the high school on Schoolhouse Road. Rain date is May 11. The fee for each space is $10 in advance, and $15 on the day…

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