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O’Connor to challenge votes in S. Amboy race
Henry says it’s time for city to heal, move forward BY JACQUELINE DURETT BY JACQUELINE Correspondent Arecount held Friday by the Middlesex County Board of Elections reaffirmed Fred Henry’s single-vote victory in South Amboy’s mayoral election. The Democrat and current City Council president edged out independent candidate Mary O’Connor by a vote of 1,128-1,127 in…
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Religious group’s plan changed to meet zoning
House of worship, nine single-family homes proposed BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Old Bridge zoning changes have prompted the religious group Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America to make sweeping alterations to its site plan. DRSANA has undergone a grueling three-year application process in part due to the wording of the township’s Land Development…
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South Old Bridge Fire Chief Bob Verney gets a laugh out of Old Bridge police officers including Jim McCauley (l) by waving a doughnut on a string in front of them as the town’s finest and bravest get set for a hoagie-building contest to raise money for charity. The event was held as part of…
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Assisted living center wins fourth Best Practice Award
Monmouth Crossing, CentraState Healthcare System’s senior assisted living community in Freehold Township, has won the Assisted Living Best Practice Award from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) for the fourth time. The state’s Best Practices program supports the sharing of model programs and services and recognizes assisted living providers who implement…
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Golf mag readers rank Forsgate at top
JEFF GRANIT staff Readers of GolfStyles New Jersey have voted Forsgate Country Club in Monroe the “No. 1 Private Club Value” and the “No. 1 Family Club” in the magazine’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards. LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam played in the fall Forsgate Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Forsgate also claimed Top…
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Toys for Tots drive will begin Nov. 26
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) will collect new, unwrapped toys for its Toys for Tots program every Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-Dec. 19, next to the Santa Claus display at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Cash donations also will be accepted. For more information, call Eddy Androvich at 732-698-2347.
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Craft Show on tap for Dec. 4 at church
The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., across from the post office, will sponsor its fourth annual Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4. The event will feature Christmas decorations, jewelry, candles, soaps, crocheted items and more handcrafted items. For more information, call the church at 732-251-9277.
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Nov. 25, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Primary/Elementary School PTA, to make the holiday season more joyous for disadvantaged children in South River. Sought: new clothing, new toys, food, monetary donations to purchase new items. Make checks payable to Adopt-A-Family. Drop-off bin located at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue. Call…
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