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Children’s yoga
Clockwise from above: Youngsters try a yoga pose during a children’s yoga class at the South Brunswick Library on Saturday. Instructor April Lawicki, of East Windsor, demonstrates a pose. Krishna Shah, 8, of South Brunswick, assumes a pose. Preethi Kauagala, 3, of South Brunswick, tries a pose.
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Gas attendant fired for allegedly harassing customers
Police say he asked one woman for a kiss, touched another, in exchange for payment BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A gas station attendant who allegedly attempted to receive a kiss as payment for gas was arrested and charged with harassment and has been released on a summons, police said. The alleged…
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Rafano: County is meeting challenges of the times
Director discusses issues facing Middlesex in annual address BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Middlesex County is in good shape, despite the poor economy and cuts in state aid, Freeholder Director Christopher D. Rafano said in his recent “State of the County” address. “All the while, we maintained our AAA rating from Standard & Poor’s,…
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N.J. Appellate Division invalidates COAH rules
Providing opportunities for affordable housing remains contentious issue BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer New Jersey’s existing affordable housing regulations were deemed unworkable last month when the Appellate Division of the state Superior Court held that the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has not done enough to remove regulatory barriers to housing affordable to low-…
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N.B. nail tech’s artwork is published in magazine
Shanna Schneier of The Gallery Salon included in holiday article BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Hanukkah NORTH BRUNSWICK — A nail technician at The Gallery Salon on Route 130 in North Brunswick is featured in the November edition of Nails Magazine. Shanna Schneier is included in the professional trade magazine’s “In the Holiday Spirit” article,…
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S.B. woman takes one step at a time to beat cancer
Darlene Prescott walks 12 miles to honor her 15-year remission, is fundraising for other survivors BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer One step at a time. Everything, no matter how large or how small, needs to be taken one step at a time. Darlene Prescott, a breast cancer survivor from South Brunswick, celebrated her 15 years…
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Middlesex Co. unveils Crime Stoppers program
Residents will receive rewards for information leading to arrests BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Law enforcement officials from throughout Middlesex County can expect a bump in crime tips from local residents, thanks to the founding of Crime Stoppers of Middlesex County. A member program of the national Crime Stoppers agency, the Crime Stoppers of Middlesex…
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Constable School to receive $750 grant
Will use toward supplemental math and reading materials BY SAM SLAUGHTER BY SAM Staff Writer Students at the Constable School in South Brunswick will soon have a host of new materials to learn from. Recently, the school was awarded a $750 ExxonMobil Education Alliance Program grant that it will be putting toward the purchase of…
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Miss NJ American Co-Ed
Donna DePinto (l), owner of D’Bella Salon in Franklin Park, and Nicole Van Avery style the hair of Miss New Jersey American Co-ed Rachel Van Avery, of North Brunswick, for a fashion show held last week at Fire N Ice in Woodbridge. For story, see page 20. ERIC SUCAR staff
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