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Business Brief
Provident Bank has named Rita Weimer of North Brunswick the new banking center manager of its Somerville branch. In the position, Weimer will be responsible for business development, branch operations proficiency and expanding customer relationships. She brings 32 years of banking experience from Magyar Bank, Regal Bank, Valley National and Investors Bank.
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Old Bridge woman receives award for fight against brain tumors
OLD BRIDGE — A 23-year-old woman has been recognized for making great strides against brain tumors. Old Bridge resident Tara Mitchell will be presented with the 2016 Emerging Leadership Award during the National Brain Tumor Society’s National Gray Gala on Nov. 11 in Boston. Mitchell is a five-year brain tumor survivor and fundraiser through her own event, Blow Out Brain…
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Construction to close Middletown Road in Holmdel week of Oct. 24
On or about Monday, Oct. 24, weather permitting, construction will begin on the Middletown Road Improvement project, between Stillwell Road and Bayonet Farm. The work includes drainage improvements and overlay of the pavement surface course. Construction is expected to take approximately five to seven days. The road will be closed except to local traffic, school…
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Resident tells committee traffic is testing drivers
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Concerns have been raised about the impact of traffic on residents of a housing development which has its only access from a busy Monmouth County road. Holland Ridge is on the eastbound side of Route 537 near that thoroughfare’s intersection with another county road, Route 524 (Elton-Adelphia…
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Places To Be
The autumn scholastic season is breezing along but there are still plenty of exciting games and events that are featured on the agenda. Get out and visit our local high schools to watch these upcoming showdowns. The Football Game of the Year in the Shore Conference has finally arrived. The date of Friday, Oct. 21,…
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November calendar of events for Raritan Bay Medical Center
Raritan Bay Medical Center is a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family Nov. 4: Healthy Heart event providing free education about chronic heart conditions, medication management and blood pressure screenings and heart testing from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Sayreville Borough Hall, 167 Main St., Sayreville. High blood pressure and irregular heart…
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Two seats open on Helmetta council
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — Four candidates are vying for the two, three-year seats available on the Borough Council in the upcoming election. The Independent incumbents Joseph Reid and Ronald Dzingleski will face Republican challengers Michael Duffy and James Misner. Councilwoman Noreen F. Carolan will serve the one-year unexpired seat that is also available. She…
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Designer Bag Bingo set for Nov. 18
The Old Bridge Elks will hold Designer Bag Bingo at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the lodge, 67 Old Amboy Rd., Old Bridge. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost of $30 includes one bingo sheet for all games. Additional bingo sheets can be purchased. Outside food is permitted. Only 125 tickets will be…
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Motor vehicle stop yields drugs, weapon in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police allegedly found drugs and a handgun during a motor vehicle stop on Route 18. Ptl. Ryan Welch charged two adult males and one juvenile male for possession of marijuana under 50g, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a handgun around 11:56 a.m. on Oct. 19 near the intersection with Cindy…
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