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‘Do Not Call’ seems to mean go ahead and call at will GREG BEAN I f you need to know exactly how terrified telemarketers are of the toothless federal Do Not Call Registry, all you have to do is look at the registry’s website, on which you’ll find this warning: “Scammers have been making phone…
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Three new members appointed to South River Zoning Board
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — The issue of three unfilled roles on the Zoning Board of Adjustment was addressed at the Feb. 11 Borough Council meeting. The council agreed on Rui Almeida and Nick Giannakopoulos, but disagreed on Peter Riga and Tony Ciulla. Ultimately, Ciulla was chosen. Councilman Jim Jones, who wanted Riga,…
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So. River council discusses ways to save money in town
Credit card payment surcharge, eliminating phone lines are suggested BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Members of the Borough Council reported that they are looking at a number of cost-saving measures during the Feb. 11 meeting. One of those possibilities is implementing a 3 percent surcharge for credit card payments for electric, water and…
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Sunday concerts set at Music Center
The Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, has resumed its Sunday Concert series. Upcoming concerts are set for 2 p.m. March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 15. A light lunch is available for purchase noon- 2 p.m. on the…
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Elks to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
The East Brunswick Elks will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Party 6-11 p.m. March 16 at the Elks lodge, 21-B Oakmont Drive. The event will feature a complete Irish dinner with dessert (a chicken alternative will be offered). Entertainment will be provided by You and Me Karaoke and DJ Services. Tickets cost $25 per…
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N.J. blueberries to be program topic
The members of the Sayreville Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization for women educators, will present a program titled “Blueberries — New Jersey’s Wonder Fruit” 4 p.m. March 5 at Emma L. Arleth School, Parlin section of Sayreville. Guest speaker Judith Krall-Russo will present the history of the berry and the contributions…
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Man dies after being shot by So. River police officer
Authorities allege that the suspect was wielding a knife SOUTH RIVER — An alleged knifewielding man who authorities said was shot by a borough police officer Saturday died in the hospital the following day. Kevin F. McGlyn, 51, a resident of the Village Green apartment complex in South River, was shot in the parking lot…
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So. River Senior Center to temporarily move to American Legion building
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — During its Feb. 11 meeting, the Borough Council debated which location would best serve seniors in the near term, given the ongoing closure of 55 Reid St. The Reid Street location houses the Senior Center, but was significantly damaged during superstorm Sandy. Of the two possible sites suggested…
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