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Jamesburg fire claims second victim days later
Police chief: July 3 blaze is worst he’s seen in 24 years BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer JAMESBURG — A fast-moving fire that took the life of a young mother who died trying to save her baby son has also claimed her sister. Michelle D. Gonzalez, 25, of Triangle, Va., died on July 7…
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Once-heralded 6-acre zoning officially void
Council rezones properties after years of litigation BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer After nearly a decade of disputes involving East Brunswick’s controversial 6-acre zoning ordinance, officials have finally laid the matter to rest. The Township Council voted recently to adopt an ordinance that restores 2-acre zoning to the affected properties whose owners fought East Brunswick…
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Dey Farm Historic Site
Margo Dorrell of Monroe, portraying a captain’s wife, heads back to camp June 26 at the Dey Farm Historic Site on Federal Road in Monroe. Re-enactors from many organizations depicted Civil War-era camp life and battles during the “Living History Weekend.” SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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A special honor for a favorite Monroe son
Township will dedicate softball complex in memory of Tommy Allen BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Monroe has not forgotten Tommy Allen. And officials and residents will remember the late longtime recreation superintendent at 1 p.m. on July 17 when they dedicate the township’s softball complex off Gravel Hill-Spotswood Road in his memory. “There wasn’t…
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Animal shelter proposed for former snuff mill building
Helmetta currently uses two out-of-town shelters for its animal control services BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The redevelopment of Helmetta’s historic snuff mill property will most likely see the inclusion of a $1.2 million municipal animal shelter. The Helmetta Borough Council was expected this week to approve a bond ordinance that would allow for the…
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Crystal Springs Aquatic Center
Javiion Simmon, 9, of Sayreville, was among the many escaping the recent heat wave with a trip to Crystal Springs Aquatic Center in East Brunswick on July 8. JEFF GRANIT staff
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E.B. salon joins battle against trisomy 18
Cranbury Road salon owner will hold benefit on July 21 BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Local hair stylists will be revealing professional beauty secrets next week as part of a charity event sponsored by Creations Hair Design Studio. The salon’s Blow Dry Boot Camp, which will run from 6 to 9 p.m.…
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Hebrew speakers to gather July 25
The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate-advanced Hebrew speakers will take place 10 a.m. July 25 at a private home in the Highland Park area. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Men and women are invited. Membership…
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