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Frost PTA to sponsor Fall Clothing Drive
The Frost School PTA will hold a Fall Clothing Drive 8:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 17 at the school, 65 Frost Ave., East Brunswick. Wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts and handbags will be collected. Linens, such as bedding, curtains and towels, also will be accepted. All donations should be placed in tightly tied black plastic bags.…
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Ex-E.B. mom seeks help of her former community
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A former township resident whose son has autism is seeking help from the community in getting similar services for him and others now that the family lives in Puerto Rico. Mylene Vasquez and her family lived in East Brunswick for the past four years before moving to…
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Rocker finds ‘Edification’ in making classical music
Keyboardist leaves rock behind to establish self as composer BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Eddie Konczal, playing keyboard at home in Monroe, recently released “Edification,” featuring 10 instrumental compositions for solo keyboard and small ensembles. MONROE — After spending most of his musical career in rock bands, Eddie Konczal felt it was time for a…
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Fundraisers
Oct. 9 • Sunshine Magic Circus, hosted by Phills Brothers, to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey, 7:30 p.m., at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid adult. Tickets for adults cost $5 each; available at the door. Call the Hemophilia Association at 732-…
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Police: Armed robber arrested at pharmacy
EAST BRUNSWICK — Police arrested a township man Monday after he allegedly robbed a Route 18 pharmacy, taking prescription pills and cash. Jeffrey Domanski, 29, was arrested after officers were called to Windsor Pharmacy for an armed robbery in progress at 7:46 p.m., according to East Brunswick police. Domanski had allegedly entered the pharmacy through…
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Residents invited to meet officials over pancakes
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — In order to promote unity in the community, officials are planning the town’s first-ever community breakfast. “It’s important for us to be in touch with the constituency we serve, and it’s hard for people to reach us day to day,” CouncilwomanMarge Drozd said of the idea behind the…
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Shuttle driver charged in theft
ASayreville man who drove a shuttle bus for Middlesex County has been charged with third-degree theft for allegedly stealing cash from the suggested fare box on the bus. Mark B. Wolfthal, 50, of the borough’s Parlin section, was charged Sept. 24 on allegations he took at least $80 from the box, according to a press…
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Fab Faux bring Beatles tunes to New Brunswick
East Brunswick native Jack Petruzzelli plays keyboards & guitar BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Areunion of the original members of The Beatles would really be something, but fate would not let it be. However, with a little help from the members of the Fab Faux, audiences can hear the music of the Fab Four performed…
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Boro wants Conrail to fix false alarms at crossings
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The warning lights at the railroad tracks are flashing, but no train is coming. According to Borough Council President Curtis Stollen, that has become an alltoo common situation on roadways in town. Conrail tracks run across several welltraveled roads in Spotswood. When the blinking lights and sounding bells…
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