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Hanging on
JEFF GRANIT staff Katherine Manley (l), of North Brunswick, and Jessica Gigantino, of Colonia, hold onto the rope as they try to navigate The Lily Pad Walk at the Crystal Springs Aquatic Center in East Brunswick on July 8.
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Treuman property will become N.B. Market Place
Area along Route 130 approved for retail space, bank, fast food restaurant BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The former Treuman storage site along Route 130 is one step closer to being redeveloped. During a special Planning Board meeting last month, the preliminary site plan application for North Brunswick Market Place was approved…
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Local residents are no longer strangers in the night
N.B.’s Carnevale Italiano deemed a place to spend time with friends, eat great food NORTH BRUNSWICK — The 27th annual Carnevale Italiano was held July 14-18 along Route 130 and Apple Orchard Lane in North Brunswick, a township staple that signifies summer, great food and allaround friendship. Caleb Levine, 11, and Myles Ulman, 13, both…
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In the Service
Michael D. Curran has entered Basic Cadet Training at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation must be successfully completed by cadets prior to entering their freshman year. Phase one involved personal in-processing, orientation and training in the…
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In the Service
Air National Guard Airman Laura I. Piper has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four…
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Help sought as fire marshal battles cancer
Fundraisers planned in North Brunswick, Trenton BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Frank J. Abbate’s life changed forever one day last March. Abbate, 37, a New Jersey state fire marshal, was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic esophageal cancer, which had spread to his liver, lymph nodes and spine. “He had no symptoms,” said his wife, Michaelene.…
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Surveillance cameras discussed for new S.B. businesses
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Surveillance cameras may soon be required outside new commercial properties in an effort to hinder crime and increase safety for township residents. The cameras would be placed in parking lots and near the buildings’ entranceways in order to “ensure proper video surveillance for patron safety,” according to…
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N.B. residents invited to a huge ‘party’ Aug. 3
Annual National Night Out event is dubbed as a going away party for crime and drugs BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Coming off an event that was recognized by the National Association of Town Watch last year for outstanding participation, Charisse Rodriguez is trying to organize an even more successful National Night…
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Local man seeks to produce drug for sickle cell disease
LaMonte Forthun is assisting Xechem Nigeria BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer ASouth Brunswick man is hoping to team up with Nigerian officials to produce an organic drug that some say effectively treats sickle cell disease (SCD). Mothers and children in Nigeria learn about Nicosan, a drug that can be used to treat sickle cell disease,…
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