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N.J. health care decisions best made by New Jerseyans
States are doing better than the federal government at enrolling people in high-risk insurance pools, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. As of April 30, the 27 states that operate their own high-risk pools had enrolled 15,781 individuals with pre-existing conditions that were previously unable to secure affordable health care coverage. Meanwhile,…
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What happened to Santa Claus?
When I was young my parents took our family every year around this time to enjoy Rockefeller Center, light a candle and say a prayer at St. Patrick’s and walk to Macy’s while looking into the store windows that had been decorated. During our stay, especially in the Rockefeller Center plaza area, we always noticed…
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Parker Home care is needed in Monroe
I ’ve had the privilege to serve as director of nursing at the Francis E. Parker Home for more than 21 years. Parker has been working over the past couple of years to build a long-term care facility in Monroe to serve the growing senior population. The proposed “Parker at Monroe,” planned for Schoolhouse Road,…
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Team to sponsor Used Clothing Drive
The championship East Brunswick Baseball League (EBBL) 12U Travel Team will hold a Used Clothing Drive 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 21 at the EBBL Complex, Dunhams Corner Road. Items sought include wearable and usable clothing for men, women and children; shoes, belts, handbags, etc.; linens (bedding, curtains, towels, etc.); stuffed animals; and hard toys. All items…
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Monroe approves nearly $5K for water treatment system
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MONROE — The Township Council unanimously approved a bond ordinance that will fund improvements to two wells on the golf course of the Rossmoor Adult Community on Forsgate Drive. The $4.9 million bond, adopted at the council’s Dec. 28 meeting, will be financed through the township’s participation in the state…
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Photographers pick best of 2011
Members of the Old Bridge Township Raceway Park at the 36th annual Night of Thrills. JEFF GRANIT staff A rescue in Helmetta after Hurricane Irene flooded the street on Aug. 28. JEFF GRANIT staff Monroe Township celebrates a win against Old Bridge. ERIC SUCAR staff Jennifer Bookbinder crawls her way through the mud-drenched course during…
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Parent of alleged bully cites lack of transparency
Takes issue with inability to obtain evidence after child is disciplined BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Steve knows his daughter isn’t perfect. She had been involved in an incident of bullying earlier in the year in her East Brunswick school, sending a few inappropriate text messages back and forth with a few…
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Sociable Singles plans Jan. 29 meeting at Monroe Jewish Center
Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The event will feature discussion, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. The group is designed for individuals ages 50 and above. New members are welcome. For information, call 609-655-5137.
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