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S.R. Office on Aging sets events, programs
The South River Office on Aging and Senior Center, 55 Reid St., offers a variety of activities 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. The February event schedule is as follows: • fitness room — 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; • light-chair exercise classes — 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; • haircuts — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays; • computer…
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Donors sought for Jan. 30 blood drive
American Legion Post No. 253, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood, will host a blood drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 30. For more information, call 732-251-1030.
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Senator’s bill proposes putting end to COAH
Towns would be authorized to plan for development of affordable housing BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Abill that would abolish the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has been introduced in the state Senate as S-1. The bill was introduced a Senate session that was held after Gov. Chris Christie was inaugurated on Jan. 19.…
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Residents urged to send back survey for census
BY KATHY CHANG SOUTH RIVER — Stand up and be counted. Borough officials stressed that it is important for every person who lives in the borough, even if they are “undocumented” homeless, to be counted in the 2010 census. “The correct amount of people counted means the proper amount of [state and federal] funding and…
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Bill allowing nonpartisan towns to move election signed into law
SPOTSWOOD — The borough will be able to move its municipal elections to November. A bill allowing towns with nonpartisan forms of government, such as Spotswood, was signed into law Jan. 14 by state Senate President Steve Sweeney, who was serving as acting governor with Jon Corzine away on vacation and Chris Christie yet to…
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Musical tribute set for EBHS orchestra leader
Family, friends to perform Feb. 13 at Hammarskjold BY JANE MEGGITT Jerry Kupchynsky EAST BRUNSWICK — A concert will be held in memory of a beloved East Brunswick High School music teacher whose influence has affected orchestras all over the world. A group of alumni and friends will perform as an orchestra in the Performing…
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Monroe accident claims life of Jersey City man
MONROE — A 69-year-old Jersey City man died Jan. 17 from injuries he sustained a day earlier in a car accident at Hoffman Station and Gravel Hill-Spotswood roads. Han S. Jin was a passenger in one of the two vehicles involved in the crash, which occurred at 1:25 p.m. Jan. 16. Jin was in a…
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E.B. chiropractor chosen for Olympic medical team
Toto will work with U.S. athletes in Vancouver BY VINCENT TODARO Combining his love of sports with his love of chiropractic work, Dr. Blasé Toto has found himself in what may be the perfect job. CHRIS KELLY staff Paul Moscatello of East Brunswick runs along the Long Branch oceanfront Sunday during the Winter Warmup Fun…
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County panel supports Foerter Farm purchase
Mayor: Land would provide an open area for future generations to enjoy BY VINCENT TODARO The Middlesex County Open Space Committee is recommending that the county help East Brunswick fund the acquisition of the Foerter Farm. The committee approved a resolution Jan. 21 in support of the purchase, sending it to the county freeholders board…
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