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Paul K. Kotarski
Mr. Kotarski, 59, of the Morgan section of Sayreville, died Aug. 12, 2010, at home. Prior to his retirement in 2008, he was employed as an operator with the Middlesex County Utilities Authority, Sayreville, where he worked for 18 years. His wife, Eileen P. Licinski Kotarski, died in 2005. He also was predeceased by his…
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Local man asks victims’ rights advocate for help
(Open letter to John Walsh) You are known as the most popular human and victim rights advocate in the country. You fought for passage of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. Congress listened, and President George W. Bush signed the law, named for your precious son, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden…
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Local rabbi will not remain silent
How dare the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) downgrade the swastika as a Jewish hate symbol. Almost a year ago, on Yom Kippur evening, my synagogue, Congregation Beth El, had numerous swastikas painted on the building. No one has been caught. Numerous additional swastikas have appeared in Edison, with no one captured. It is stupid to say,…
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day was a success
Iwould like to offer a thank you to the Somerset Patriots for helping make our Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on July 18 a resounding success. With their support, we were able to alert the public about the staggering circumstances that those with pancreatic cancer and their families have to endure. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth…
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Readers say they feel the pain of no-service ‘service’
CODA GREG BEAN Sometimes, one of these columns really resonates with readers, and that was the case with my rant a couple of weeks ago about Sears and their dismal service department. I won’t revisit the specifics except to say that when they failed to show up for a scheduled repair visit, for which I…
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Celebrities, congressman, physicians support FAAN Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 11
More than 1,500 walkers expected at Long Branch Boardwalk LONG BRANCH — Keeping children with food allergies safe is a constant concern for their loved ones. And that’s one reason why journalist and author Janice Lieberman says she’s honored to be the honorary chairperson of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food…
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County hiking maps available
Middlesex County’s Parks and Recreation Department recently updated its park maps, including the addition of several new trails. “Residents don’t need to travel far to find a great outdoor experience,” said Freeholder Stephen J. “Pete” Dalina, chairman of the county’s Parks and Recreation Committee. “There are a wide variety of trails available for everyone from…
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IRS highlights jobs for new graduates
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube that is dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS. “Whether you are a veteran or a recent college graduate, the IRS is a great place to work and build a career. The IRS…
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Brunswick Acres Elem. welcomes new principal
Neel Desai wants to improve school-community connection BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Neel Desai has begun as the new principal of Brunswick Acres Elementary School. Desai was a third-, fourth- and fifthgrade teacher at Brooks Crossing Elementary School in the township from 2002 until 2009 before becoming the assistant principal last year.…
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