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The Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Clockwise from top left: The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County presented a “Build a Rain Barrel” workshop at the EARTH Center at Davidsons Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick, on April 29. Diana Krewinkel sits on a rain barrel to keep it still as Eileen L’Rourke drills a hole for the faucet at the bottom…
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Election donations may be seen online
For the first time, people can now look up donations to local school board elections through the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission Internet website, Executive Director Jeff Brindle announced. “One of my main goals is to make it easier for the public to track contributions to local candidates,” said Brindle. “Adding more than $1…
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Pastor of Presbyterian Church in New Brunswick to retire
After 33 years of service as pastor at the Presbyterian Church in New Brunswick, the Rev. Dr. Szabolcs S.G. Nagy will retire at the end of May. To celebrate Rev. Nagy’s long tenure and impending retirement, a special worship service will be held 4:30 p.m. May 23 at the church, 100 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.…
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S.B. safety and traffic alerts to be sent via text
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Automatic alerts about emergencies and traffic can now be sent directly to residents via text messaging. The township is using Nixle, a public alert and notification service, in order to keep residents informed with up-to-date information. Residents who sign up for the free program receive public safety…
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New law means motorists must stop for pedestrians
New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Pam Fischer reminded motorists that effective April 1 they must now stop – and remain stopped — for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Prior to this legislative change, motorists were required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. “For years, too many…
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SBHS teacher pleads guilty to credit card fraud
English teacher Jill Zell used co-workers’ credit cards to charge $300 in merchandise SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A South Brunswick High School English teacher has admitted to stealing credit cards from two co-workers and racking up a $300 bill. Jill Zell, 57, of Dayton, pleaded guilty April 29 to two counts of fraudulent use of credit…
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Technology upgrade
The North Brunswick Woman’s Club donated a 32-inch flat screen plasma TV to the North Brunswick Public Library April 14. The TV replaces an electronic message sign that was very labor intensive to program. Now, a PowerPoint presentation on the TV will announce messages and upcoming events and programs. In the past, the Woman’s Club…
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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 NORTH BRUNSWICK — 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…
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‘Young’ and old still need help in Haiti
For This One nonprofit is holding medical-supply drive to benefit earthquake victims BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Darren and Christine Young first became intrigued with Haiti last September, months before the devastating earthquake catapulted the impoverished country into the headlines. Darren and Christine Young, of North Brunswick, visited Haiti in March to assist with the…
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