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In good taste
Above: Linda Friedman of Monroe is served Tony’s rigatoni by Chef Victor of Olio Restaurant, Woodbridge, during “An Evening of Good Taste for the Educated Palate” at Middlesex County College, Edison. The college was transformed into a cornucopia of fine dining as 25 local restaurants offered samples of their best dishes April 21. The program,…
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Garden’s second year begins with unlikely partnership
EAST BRUNSWICK — Dave Moskowitz was searching the Internet for news coverage of the township’s community garden, which he co-founded last year, when he had an unexpected finding. He learned that there is another East Brunswick, more than 10,000 miles away in Melbourne, Australia, that is planning a community garden of its own. “I was…
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Retailer helps YMCA with cleanup, funding
Employees of J.C. Penney in East Brunswick volunteered their time April 23 to help prepare the grounds of the Raritan Valley YMCA, Tices Lane, for summer campers. They cleaned up the site, painted picnic tables, raked leaves, trimmed trees, maintained the playground and planted flowers. EAST BRUNSWICK — Employees of the J.C. Penney store at…
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Suicide prevention bill a tribute to local veteran
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer After two combat tours in Iraq, Coleman Bean of East Brunswick sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but he did not receive the support that is in place for many returning veterans. Sgt. Coleman Bean Bean was a member of the U.S. Army’s Individual Ready Reserve, with which he…
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South River adopts tab for 2010 with tax increase
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council voted 4-2 Monday in favor of a $15.6 million municipal budget for 2010 that calls for an increase of $42 on the average home. Councilmen Rui Almeida and Peter Guindi voted against the spending plan. "The continued increases in spending are mind-boggling and it…
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Local science fiction club celebrates 25-year ‘trek’
The USS Avenger will commemorate silver anniversary May 15 in Edison BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The USS Avenger, a longtime science fiction fan association based in central New Jersey, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. The “Star Trek”-based group will hold a silver commemoration May 15 at the Pines Manor in Edison. This…
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Lone suspect robs Route 18 bank
EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are investigating the May 4 robbery of the Wachovia Bank on Route 18. At 1:15 p.m., a lone suspect entered the bank and approached a teller. He demanded money and left the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to East Brunswick police. The suspect was described as…
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E.B.’s Diem, Luster to run with newcomer Grimando
Democratic slate says continued financial progress will be a key issue this year BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — It may be too early for lawn signs and canvassing, but the township’s Democratic Organization has launched its campaign with the announcement of this year’s candidates for Township Council. Incumbents Catherine Diem and Edward…
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E.B. family steps up effort against ‘tummy problems’
Lemonade Stand fundraiser to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 at Warnsdorfer BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer East Brunswick’s Marla and Ronald Struminger pose for a picture with their children Jarod and Phoebe during last year’s inaugural Lemonade Stand fundraiser. EAST BRUNSWICK — The kid had a valid question. As his East…
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