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MCFOODS moving to East Brunswick
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Volunteers at the MCFOODS distribution center, which is moving to East Brunswick from New Brunswick. The center is staffed by volunteers as well as employees of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority. COURTESY OF MCFOODS EAST BRUNSWICK — Having served the community for 21 years, the Middlesex County Food Organization and…
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District three firefighters receive $84K grant for new turnout gear
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE – Fire District Number Three received a federal grant that will provide new threads for every firefighter working for the district. Chief Peter Gasiorowski said the $84,120 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant will provide 32 sets of turnout gear, which is a big help to the district…
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Middlesex County College appoints college new police chief
Neil C. Brosnan Neil C. Brosnan, a law enforcement professional with 25 years of experience with the New Jersey State Police, has been appointed as chief of the Middlesex County College Police Department. Most recently, Brosnan was director of security for the Howell Township Public School system, where he oversaw security in the district of…
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The Lunatic Fringe unleashes on New Jersey this weekend
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose will hold a meet-and-greet with fans at iPlay America in Freehold on Sept. 5. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWE The Lunatic Fringe is about to descend upon New Jersey. WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose is holding a meet-and-greet with fans at iPlay America in Freehold from 11 a.m.…
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Jamesburg schools will bring back sports programs
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer After a six-year hiatus, the Jamesburg school district is planning to bring back some after-school athletic programs. After being cut due to a shortfall in the budget, the district will introduce up to four after-school sports programs. According to Superintendent Brian Betze, plans call for restoring boys and girls soccer…
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Home schooling gives parents more control over child’s education
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Sherry Prioli watches as her sons Joe, 12, and Nick, 10, play a numbers game at the Howell Public Library. The eight Prioli children have been home schooled. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR As summer draws to a close, many families turn their attention to the upcoming school year. Shopping for…
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Bulletin Board
– Challah baking on tap for holidays The Jewish Women of East Brunswick (JWEB) will hold its annual High Holiday Challah Baking event 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Eagle’s Landing Day Camp, 74 Davidson Mill Road, North Brunswick. All women and girls are invited. Cost is $8 per person. Registration is required. For more information…
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Snooze alert
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I heard on “Today” that Nissan has a new technology coming out that alerts the driver who’s falling asleep at the wheel. They explained a little about how it works, but did not say when this car will be out. We don’t have a Nissan dealership in our area so…
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The cheapest and costliest 2015 cars to insure
Looking to buy a sports coupe or luxury car? Be prepared to dig deep to cover the cost of insurance premiums By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE PLUS Those looking to save money on car insurance should consider buying a family-minded minivan or SUV/crossover, with several Jeep vehicles enjoying among the least…
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