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Two former political figures vie for Dem. chairman position
Barnes, McCabe will face each other in June 14 primary BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two county residents with extensive political careers will compete for the title of Middlesex County Democratic chairman in June. Peter J. Barnes, Jr., 82, of Edison, is a former assemblyman for the 18th Legislative district. He has…
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Rotary Club to honor high school seniors
The Edison Rotary Club 2011 Senior of theYear Scholarship Awards Dinner will be held 6-9 p.m. May 12 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. Each year, Edison Rotary Club pays tribute to high school seniors who were selected for selflessly giving back to their community in significant ways. Attendees will include faculty, students…
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Council wants Bryan returned to active duty
Police chiefs’ group: Suspension on ‘frivolous charges’ is senseless BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Suspended Police Chief Thomas Bryan has the support of the Township Council. Members of the council voted unanimously in favor of a resolutionApril 13 requesting that the administration bring Bryan back to active duty pending the outcome of the…
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They could probably list it as a ‘handyman special’
CODA GREG BEAN File this one under: Better Late Than Never. For years, I’ve thought that if I lost my home and needed a place to live for a very long time, I’d just break into the McGinnis School building on the intersection of Dunhams Corner Road and Hardenburg Lane in East Brunswick, and squat.…
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Youth hotline gives nonjudgmental support
Most of us would not immediately know what to do if we suspected a child was being abused or neglected. The state of uncertainty and concern can be overwhelming. Many are reluctant to get involved in other families’ lives and the options seem extreme — don’t act on your suspicions or report your concerns. But…
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Suggestions on dealing with pesky varmints
A ttention, Greg Bean. In view of the many animals attracted to your garage (“Coda,” Sentinel, April 20), I respectfully suggest the following: schedule a garage sale, open a petting zoo, or get yourself a shotgun. Are you aware of the fact that in some sections of the United States, your invaders are considered delicacies?…
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Marine thanks mayor for flagpoles
Thank you, Mayor [Antonia] Ricigliano. Being a former Marine, on behalf of veterans, servicemen, servicewomen, and their families, I want to thank you for putting up the flagpoles, representing all the branches of the service, on the corner of Stoney Road and Route 27. It looks great. It’s a perfect spot for them. As you…
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Is chief serving his town when he’s out of town?
I read in last week’s paper that police Chief Thomas Bryan’s administrative hearing took place. What amazed me was all the police chiefs from other towns who came in support of the Edison police chief. Is this how they serve their towns? Were they on the clock? If this happened to a police person and…
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