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9/11 responder bill headed for Senate vote
House approves James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — After months spent garnering support and votes, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) and 9/11 first responder John Feal finally have a victory for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act (H.R. 847). The bill was passed…
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Six candidates vying for seat of mayor, council in S.B.
BY SAM SLAUGHTER BY SAM Staff Writer Three candidates are competing for the position of mayor in South Brunswick, while three other candidates are vying for a seat on the Township Council. Incumbent Democrat Frank Gambatese. Independent Debra Johnson and Republican Michael Kushwara are running for mayor. Incumbent Democrat Chris Killmurray, independent Jean Dvorak and…
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$22M is a lot to pay for land with wetlands
Is the following a good idea by the North Brunswick Township Council? Remember that old mathematical limerick, “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Well, with some revision, that same question can be asked of the North Brunswick Township Council. The council has voted to spend $22 million…
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GOP files ethics complaints over Democrats’ political ad
At issue: On-duty county employee featured in film BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The Middlesex County Republican Organization’s campaign manager has filed ethics complaints against four Democratic freeholders and the county sheriff for filming a political ad using county resources. “Each and every one of the individuals charged in this complaint are veteran politicians…
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GOP newcomers challenge Dem incumbents in N.B. race
GOP’s Genovese and Pender are running against Democrats Andrews and Nicola BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer North Brunswick Township Council Democratic incumbents Ralph Andrews and Cathy Nicola are vying for re-election in North Brunswick against Republican newcomer candidates Carmine Genovese and Richard Pender. Election Day is Nov. 2. Ralph Andrews Ralph Andrews, 59, has…
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Celebrating Garba
Members of the Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey are celebrating the Indian festival of Garba throughout the month of October. The Navratri, or nine-day festival, marks nine nights during which Hindus worship the goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, the goddesses of health, prosperity and knowledge, respectively.
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Muslim Consumer Conference to highlight contributions to U.S. economy
Second annual marketing event set for Oct. 30 in New Bruns. BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Muslim professionals, entrepreneurs, and media and marketing executives will meet to share their experiences during the second annual Muslim Consumer Conference on Oct. 30. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, the focus…
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Contest could win new playground for school
Residents asked to vote online through Oct. 21 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Afive-star rating is all Livingston Park Elementary School in North Brunswick needs to get new playground equipment. Livingston Park Elementary School needs residents to vote in a Bing! Internet contest in the hope of receiving funds to upgrade a vandalized playground. JENNIFER…
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Warming up
Supporters warm up before beginning the 12th annual Care-to-Walk to support the fight against breast and ovarian cancer in North Brunswick on Sunday. More photos page 24. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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