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Orientation set for Senior Center Chorus
The Spotswood Office on Aging will hold an orientation meeting for a new Spotswood Senior Center Chorus. Led by retired Spotswood Public Schools music teacher Barbara Cottrell, the meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8. All Spotswood seniors are welcome and encouraged to attend. Attendees are asked to present ideas on what…
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Monroe plans service for 9/11 anniversary
The Township of Monroe will host a Community Candlelight Memorial Service on Sept. 12 at the Monroe Township Memorial Tree Park on Prospect Plains and Half Acre Road in Monroe beginning at 6:30 p.m. Vocalists and clergy of all faiths will present a candlelight service of prayer, speech and song. This year, an American Flag…
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E.B. AARP slates trips to Octoberfest, show
East Brunswick AARP Chapter 4855 invites members of the public to participate in its upcoming trips. If interested, call 732- 238-5678 or 732-254-6954 for further information. The first trip will be to the Platz Brauhaus Golden Octoberfest in Pomona, N.Y., on Oct. 7. The event will include music, entertainment, Gemutlichkelt and food. The cost is…
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CBS correspondent to speak at synagogue
Jim Axelrod, national correspondent for CBS News, will be the first speaker for Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple’s 2011-12 Keepers of Jewish Excellence Series at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 11. Axelrod will talk about his new book, “In the Long Run: A Father, A Son, and Unintentional Lessons in Happiness.” Admission is $15 for members; $18 for…
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Golden Triangle plan takes steps toward completion
Resident pleads with mayor to reveal name of major retailer expected to lease property BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township is moving closer to finalizing a deal to redevelop the Golden Triangle property. During an Aug. 22 meeting, the Township Council passed a resolution allowing Toll Brothers to apply for state…
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Ex-sheriff, two employees indicted on bribery charges
Spicuzzo accused of demanding money from eight seeking positions or promotions BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Joseph Spicuzzo Former Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph Spicuzzo and two former sheriff’s department employees were indicted Aug. 19 on charges of bribery and official misconduct. The three suspects allegedly conspired in a jobs-for-cash scheme in which Spicuzzo collected approximately $112,000…
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School district prepares for bullying crackdown
New state requirements aimed at protecting students from harassment BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer The East Brunswick Board of Education intensified its fight to curb bullying in the schools over the summer, adopting stricter policies that include requirements for investigations and mandatory training for employees and board members. The revised policies, adopted in June, brings…
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Board keeps controversial parcel zoned for housing
Pucci: Residential more compatible with surroundings BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The longstanding dispute over a vacant parcel at Route 522 and School House Road has ended with the Monroe Township Planning Board’s decision to keep the land zoned for residential housing. The 6-acre parcel is owned by Renaissance Properties, which asked that it be…
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Justin Perkin, 6, of South River, admires some of the classic cars on display during Cruise Night on Aug. 18. The South River Economic Development Committee sponsored the event, which featured antique and unique automobiles and entertainment. ERIC SUCAR staff
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