-

Goal is to simplify East Brunswick police hierarchy
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The administration is planning to change the title of the highest sworn rank of the police department to eliminate redundancies in leadership. “In the past, our department has been structured so that the deputy chief was the highest sworn rank,” said Deputy Police Chief and Director of…
-

Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction
The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…
-

Newspaper week highlights power of the press
By JIM ZACHARY The power of the press should never be underestimated and must never be abused. This week marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week and the theme — The Power of the Press — points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open…
-

-

JCP&L prepared for hurricane
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer UNION BEACH—Taking lessons learned from superstorm Sandy, JCP&L officials said they were prepared prior to the anticipated Hurricane Joaquin. While Joaquin ventured away from New Jersey, about 15,000 JCP&L customers were impacted by the nor’easter that hit the state last Friday night into Saturday, according to company spokesman Ron Morano.…
-

MCFOODS needs food drives to restock shelves
Twice each week, more than 40 representatives from pantries, soup kitchens, churches and social service agencies across the county file into the Middlesex County food bank for scheduled distributions. On average, they collectively leave the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) with a total of 30,000 pounds of food for the thousands…
-

Newest citizens achieve ‘very, very great dream’
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Elizabeth Pantoleon (left to right), Diosaira Olivo and Maria Naranjo are about to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States during a naturalization ceremony held by the U.S. Immigration Service at Middlesex County College Oct. 1. PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Surrounded by friends and family, 46 Middlesex…
-

Autumn activities abound to enjoy in the Garden State
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Gary DiGregorio, owner of the Twin Pond Farm & Country Market in Howell, demonstrates pumpkin bowling. Using a small pumpkin as the ball, and hay bales as gutters – he bowls a strike. Everyone gets a prize in this game with four strikes getting the big prize. MATT DENTON Fall…
-

Freehold Dodge Subaru to hold Customer Appreciation Day Oct. 10
Freehold Dodge Subaru will have a Customer Appreciation Day on Oct. 10. The public is invited to enjoy a free barbecue and circus entertainment including a stilt walker, juggler, balloon artist, flag spinning and more. Children are welcome and can get their face painted while parents enjoy savings on all vehicles. The event will be…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
