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Milltown council-elects pledge better community relations
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — An incumbent and a newcomer grabbed the two available seats on the Milltown Borough Council in the election on Nov. 8. Republican incumbent Doriann Kerber, who will serve her second term, collected 1,921 votes. Her running mate, Richard J. Revolinsky, gained the most votes with 2,087; he will…
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Paint-and-Party to raise funds for shelter animals
CASA (Coalition of Advocates for Shelter Animals) will host a fundraising Paint-and-Party 2-4 p.m. Nov. 20 at Masterpiece Mixers, 104 N. Broadway, South Amboy. Guests should bring their own food and beverages. Paints and canvases will be provided. If 30 people register, 50 percent of the proceeds will go to CASA. Tickets cost $35 per…
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Seniors to celebrate with Christmas Luncheon
The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will host its next gathering 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. After a short business meeting, the group’s annual Christmas Luncheon will be served for members. Cost is $12 per person. To reserve and send payment, call Mary Bouchard at…
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Santa Run in Asbury Park to benefit local charity
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer The inaugural Asbury Park Santa Run will take place on Dec. 10 and will support the local charity, Lunch Break. The event is a 5k race for both runners and walkers of all abilities and is being organized by Peak Projects, an events company founded by Red Bank area residents Joey Garofalo…
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South Brunswick officers save life of man who collapsed
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two South Brunswick officers are being credited with saving the life of a 58-year-old man who had collapsed at work. “Officer Salvatore Fama and Officer Brian Luck acted quickly using their training and a department defibrillator to save this man’s life. Their actions along with a co-worker knowing CPR made the difference,”…
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Superintendent believes downsizing school board is the ‘best decision’
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer JAMESBURG- Jamesburg voters believe that less is more, having approved the borough proposal to reduce the size of the Board of Education from nine members to seven. On Election Day on Nov. 8, in five districts throughout the state, voters acted on questions related to school board composition and apportionment of regional district…
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Suspect connected to burglaries in South River
SOUTH RIVER – Police have identified suspects allegedly responsible for multiple burglaries in the borough. On Oct. 20, South River Police Department patrol units responded to two residential burglaries and one attempted residential burglary. In each case, forced entry was made or attempted resulting in property damage with items also taken from one residence, according to…
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Monroe students portray presidential candidates during mock election
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — If the recent presidential election were decided in the Monroe Township Middle School mock election, the U.S. House of Representatives would be the deciding factor in who the 45th president of the United States would be. The 1,700 or so middle school students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades…
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