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Dogs at Edison animal shelter have ‘tails’ to tell
Sammy’s Hope animal rescue, Muscle Maker Grill of N.B. to host pet adoption Oct. 29 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Buddy NORTH BRUNSWICK — What do pit bulls and Rocky Balboa have in common? Not exactly what you may think. Sammy’s Hope, a 501(c)3 animal rescue group that finds forever homes for larger dog breeds…
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Woman’s club seeks vendors for event
The North Brunswick Woman’s Club needs vendors for its craft/vendor/tricky tray show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at Our Lady of Peace Family Center, 1740 Route 130, North Brunswick. For more information, call 732-828-0785.
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S.B. schools receive grant for increased security
Over $20,000 will be used for cameras and electronic equipment BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Board of Education recently received over $20,000 in a safety grant to be used for security-related improvements within the district. The New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group awarded the grant to South Brunswick for…
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NBPD hires two new police officers
Jeffrey Buonocore and Ryan Uzunis have experience in military, law enforcement Jeffrey Buonocore NORTH BRUNSWICK — Jeffrey Buonocore grew up idolizing his father, who was a police officer in Cranford, and a member of the United States Army Air Corps. So, it was especially fitting that Buonocore’s father held the Bible during his son’s swearingin…
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N.B. honors hero from Sept. 11
Lt. Keegan also recognized for work with International Rett Syndrome Association BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Lt. William Keegan Jr., a 20-year veteran of the Port Authority Police Department, was the nighttime operations commander of the World Trade Center rescue and recovery teams for nine months after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. He visited North…
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Two GOP candidates seek bipartisanship on N.B. council
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Known as “The Bobs,” Democrats Robert Corbin and Robert Davis are seeking reelection to the North Brunswick Township Council for their fourth consecutive terms, while Republicans Audrey Andrews and Carmine Genovese are looking to add bipartisanship and new ways of thinking to the all-Democrat board. Audrey AndrewsRepublican27 years oldResident for…
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No. Brunswick to focus on mayoral race this Nov.
Newcomer John Zier to run against incumbent, Francis ‘Mac’ Womack BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Francis “Mac” Womack Two-term mayor Francis “Mac” Womack will have competition this election season from newcomer John Zier. Womack, 55, an attorney, has lived in North Brunswick since 1988. He first joined the Township Council in 2001 and has served…
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S.B. schools to close for Hindu holiday of Diwali
Local residents of Indian descent are appreciative of the recognition BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer The South Brunswick School District will close schools on the Hindu holiday of Diwali for the first time next week. Diwali, which falls on Oct. 26 this year, is one of the most important festivals of the year for Hindus. It…
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Dollar store application denied at Livingston Avenue site
North Brunswick will not have Family Dollar store inside Jack’s Furniture BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Family Dollar will not be coming to the Jack’s Famous Furniture building on Livingston Avenue. Jack Mamroud, the owner of the furniture business for the past 13 years, brought an application before the board on Aug. 3, asking for…
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