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Carl O.E. Bosenberg
Carl O.E. Bosenberg, 96, died Dec. 6 at the Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, Piscataway. Born Sept. 29, 1919, in Jugenheim, Germany, he came to the United States with his parents, Henry F. and Martha Bosenberg, settling in North Brunswick in 1924. He began working as a young boy with his father in the family…
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Bill Turner to perform at Elks’ NYE party
The East Brunswick Elks will present Bill Turner & Blue Smoke at its New Year’s Eve Party, beginning at 8 p.m., on Dec. 31 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. There will be a cocktail hour with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres followed by a hot buffet with salad, chicken Francaise, glazed ham,…
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Children’s book author to visit library
The Old Bridge Library will continue its Local Author series with a presentation by children’s book author Carmen Rubin at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The Manalapan-based Rubin, who is known for her works including “The Gifted Guitar” and “Ashti Meets Birdman Al,” will read from…
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Pinkin draws on family ties for Good Scout Award
Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (D-Mercer), left to right, Assemblywoman Nancy J. Pinkin (D-Middlesex) and Jerry Case of Princeton Orthopedics received the Good Scout Award by the Monmouth Council of the Boy Scouts of America on Dec. 9. PHOTO COURTESY OF ASSEMBLYWOMAN NANCY PINKIN SOUTH RIVER — Assemblywoman Nancy J. Pinkin (D-Middlesex) has received the Good Scout…
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Restaurant event to aid track teams
The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) track and field teams will host a fundraiser 2- 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Chipotle, 609 Route 18, East Brunswick. Diners should bring an event flier, display it on their smartphone or tell the cashier they are there to support the cause. More than 50 percent of the proceeds…
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Middlesex County achieves record recycling rate, named No. 1 in NJ
Middlesex County continues to set the pace as the state’s top recycler, as noted by a recent award from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The county recycled 71 percent of its total generated waste in 2013, according to the DEP’s most recent data. Morris County ranked second in that lineup with a…
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Warm thoughts
PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM KRANZ The Chelsea at East Brunswick collected 220 coats along with gloves, scarves and hats for delivery to Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick. Pictured are Kathy Pietrocola, left, executive director of the Chelsea, and Jessica Vogel, director of the Chelsea’s Country Cottage dementia neighborhood.
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Donors needed for area blood drives
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help in maintaining an adequate supply of all blood types, especially O negative, the “universal” blood that can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. Current inventory is running below the desired target level for all types. The upcoming blood-drive…
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Monroe to name historic school after former councilman Miller
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — The 19th-century historic Prospect Plains Road Schoolhouse will be named after former long-time Councilman Henry L. “Hank” Miller. The Township Council voted in favor of a resolution of the dedication at a council meeting on Dec. 9. Miller served as a councilman for 24 years before retiring in…
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