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Team to ‘stuff bus’ for hurricane victims
The East Brunswick High School boys lacrosse team will hold a Stuff the Bus for Sandy Relief collection 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 19 near the Clothing Center, 645 Route 18 (behind Kmart). The team is seeking nonperishable food items, cleaning supplies and new clothing items for victims of superstorm Sandy. All items collected will go directly…
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Comedy Night to aid Relay for Life of S.R.
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of South River Team Strong Together will team up with J. O’Neill’s Place, 17 Thomas St., Sayreville, to host a fundraising Comedy Night 8 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door, with a two drink minimum, and may be purchased at J. O’Neill’s…
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Learning-disabilities seminar slated in E.B.
The Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey will present a workshop titled “What’s the Next Step? Transition to Life After High School” 7-9 p.m. Jan. 24 in the auditorium at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. The event is sponsored by East Brunswick Public Schools. Presenter will be Vincent J. Varrassi, M.A., LDT-C (Learning Disabilities…
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J’burg school board president looks forward amid challenges
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Following the Board of Education’s annual reorganization meeting Jan. 2, re-elected board President Sal Brucato reflected on challenges facing the district in 2013. He also congratulated the two newest members of the board, Paul Rutsky and Elliott Stroul, as well as Robert Czarneski, who was re-elected as board…
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Republican takes issue with South River Dems’ appointments
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council’s lone Republican, Jim Hutchison, expressed concerns over the various vendor changes the new Democratic majority was making during the annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 1. The Democrats took two seats from the GOP in the November election and have a 5- 1 majority. First, Hutchison…
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Democrats join South River Borough Council
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Two new councilmen joined the Borough Council on Jan. 1 and a new council president was named, and all spoke of a change in direction for the borough. Democrats Shawn Haussermann and Jim Jones, elected in November, took the places of Republicans John Trzeciak and Donna Farren. In…
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Charge!
Spotswood fans point to the scoreboard as the Spotswood Chargers visited the Bishop Ahr Trojans on Jan. 11. The Chargers won 61-42. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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E.B. council to consider financing communication upgrades
Devices are necessitated for fire district due to FCC mandate EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council will explore increasing a previous bond ordinance by $200,000 to upgrade communication devices for Fire District No. 2. After the Jan. 7 council meeting, Mayor David Stahl told Greater Media Newspapers that the measure was to ensure the district’s…
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Organization asks community to answer the call, literally
Super Sunday phone-a-thon benefits those in dire circumstances BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Eddie Thompson was one of nearly 200 volunteers who participated in the Jewish Federation of Middlesex County’s annual Super Sunday phone-a-thon on Jan. 13 to raise at least $500,000 for a variety of charitable organizations and efforts locally and worldwide. SOUTH RIVER…
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