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Chelsea Sheehy of North Brunswick received an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., as a member of the class of 2014 and will be sworn in on June 28. Approximately 6,000 applications are received by the Admissions Department and roughly 290 candidates are accepted. She is the daughter of JoAnn and…
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Middlesex County recognizes 20th anniversary of ADA
Middlesex County officials will mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a proclamation declaring their “recommitment” to the act. The proclamation, to be presented July 15, is part of the “2010 by 2010” campaign spearheaded by the National ADA Symposium. The drive seeks to generate 2,010 proclamations…
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N.B. FARS members pay tribute to Frank Georgianna
Lifetime member spent over 50 years with squad BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick First Aid & Rescue Squad (FARS) lost one of its dearest members on June 11. Francisco “Frank” Georgianna, 87, was the oldest member of the squad and one of the longest-serving members. He joined the squad…
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Burglary suspect arrested in So. Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A fugitive wanted in Maryland for burglary was arrested Sunday by local authorities after he was caught allegedly snooping in a South Brunswick hotel room, police said. The investigation commenced after the suspect allegedly burglarized a woman’s room in the Marriott Residence Inn on Route 1 at 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Police later…
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Lecture on computers July 8 at Senior Center
The South Brunswick Senior Center will host “Computers Demystified — Day-to- Day Use Simplified” July 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Office on Aging, South Brunswick Senior Center, located in the municipal complex, Route 522. This lecture is for nontechnical people to explain the latest technological innovations as well as the simple basics. The lecture…
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Organic products for lawn, home available
MILLTOWN — The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP), a local environmental group, is once again holding its organic chemical-free lawn and home cleaning products and natural pest control products. The products are available for purchase from 10 a.m. to noon each Saturday at 85 Washington Avenue, Milltown. A mission of the LBWP is to reduce…
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L’Oreal workers make up ways to help community
Employees volunteer their time on 15 different projects BY KERRI McCUNE Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK — On June 23, 150 employees of L’Oréal in South Brunswick stepped out of the office to spend some time at Woodlot Park to give back to the community. Employees worked on 15 different projects, including cleaning up the property, creating…
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Survey says N.J. residents want slots at racetracks
New Jerseyans are in favor of adding slot machines to the Meadowlands and other existing racetracks in the state, according to a recent poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind. Voters support the proposal to expand slots to the Meadowlands 52 percent to 37 percent. Among those who consider themselves independent voters, the rate of support…
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Photographs sought for contest
The Freehold Soil Conservation District is seeking photographs of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, waterscapes and conservation practices are suitable subjects. Photo location, landmark, town or address should be included with entry. The contest is open to anyone age 18 or over as of Sept. 30,…
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