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Speak out against off-shore drilling
One would think that 200,000 gallons of oil spewing into the Gulf of Mexico every day would change an opinion. One may also think that this environmental disaster, which has devastated wildlife including birds, oysters, shrimp and fish as well as shutting down the small businesses associated with that wildlife, would change an opinion. The…
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NJN and music hall were perfect together
As New Jersey Network faces the threat of being turned over to private ownership, hanging in the balance is a plan that has been evolving over the past year for the rebroadcast of a historic television series on bluegrass music from 1977 to which I had the honor of contributing as scriptwriter, narrator, and producer-for-stage,…
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Readers weigh in on column on teachers’ union issues
CODA GREG BEAN When I wrote a column critical of the state’s teachers’ unions a few weeks ago, I girded my loins for what I expected would be the usual backlash to columns like that — notes from readers angry that I was bashing noble teachers and programs “for the kids.” My readers got the…
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H.S. student stable after being hit by car Friday
NORTH BRUNSWICK — A 17-yearold high school student suffered non-lifethreatening injuries when she was struck by a motor vehicle Friday morning. The teenager was hit in the crosswalk at the intersection of Route 130 and Raider Road by a 1998 Nissan Maxima driven in the left lane of Route 130 by Lovely Ghoshray, 39, of…
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Local resident learned the ABCs of safety inspections
Anthony Comparato traveled to major TV and sporting events while working for ABC BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Tony Comparato and his wife, Thelma, pose for a picture at the Academy Awards in 1980. NORTH BRUNSWICK — As the saying goes, you should never mix business with pleasure. For Anthony Comparato, that was quite impossible.…
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That’s what Friends are for
Friends of the S.B. Library seeking new members BY KERRI McCUNE Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Friends of the South Brunswick Library group is looking to expand membership of its nonprofit organization. Through annual dues of $5 for an individual or $10 for a family, the group helps fund various programs and special events; sponsors…
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Nob Valley Swim Club closes after 50 years
Twp. allocates money for possible purchase of property to prevent foreclosure BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Property that includes the Nob Valley Swim Club could be purchased by the township in the next few weeks. An ordinance was presented for second reading at the Township Council meeting June 1 that would make…
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Chandlee-Stout memorial golf outing to be held June 21
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — For the ninth consecutive year, a golf outing will be held in remembrance of Ann Marie Chandlee of North Brunswick and Tara Stout of East Brunswick. Chandlee had been a devoted township resident who was the representative to the Middlesex County Tercentennial Committee in 1983 and helped…
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Fifth annual fundraiser to benefit Epilepsy Foundation
To be held June 12 in N.B. in memory of Michael Meehan BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The fifth annual barbecue fundraiser in memory of Michael Meehan will be held June 12 at North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 on Cozzens Lane. Beginning at 1 p.m., family and friends of Meehan…
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