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High school to host POW/MIA evening
The North Brunswick Township High School Social Studies Department will hold a 2015 National POW/MIA Recognition Evening at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road. For more information, call 732-289- 3701.
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Pen pals share 60-year bond across the pond
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Roz Shaw, left, and Helen Gordon sit in Gordon’s garden in England during a recent visit the North Brunswick native took to visit her pen pal of 60 years. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROZ SHAW NORTH BRUNSWICK — A local resident has a story of friendship 60 years in the making.…
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Motorists cautioned to drive safely as school begins
The South Brunswick Police Department will once again increase safety and police visibility around town in anticipation of the start of the new school year. Chief Raymond Hayducka announced that Operation Safe Schools 2015 will create enhanced traffic safety and police presence at all schools. “The start of each school year creates a lot 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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Rutgers mulls over adaptive sports program
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer When Eric Katz was looking to begin his career as a wheelchair athlete, his first choice was at his home school of Rutgers University. However, Katz, now 32, was forced to enroll at the University of Arizona because Rutgers did not offer an adaptive sports program at the time, a…
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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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INTERESTING
As interest rates on home mortgages have hovered at or near record-low levels in recent years, prospective buyers and sellers have both derived potential benefits. For buyers, a low 30-year fixed mortgage rate means that they will be able to afford the most house for the money. For sellers, this greater buyer affordability translates to…
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Smart tech takes over the home
Survey looks at homeowners’ changing technology preferences The home is only getting smarter. More than a quarter of Americans own at least one smart-home product and nearly half of millennials (adults ages 18 to 34) are adopting smart-home technology, according to a survey of approximately 4,000 Americans by Coldwell Banker and technology site CNET. Smart-home…
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The highs and lows of downsizing
Time to condense the nest? Keep these considerations in mind before moving to a smaller home. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Whether you’re an empty nester, recent retiree, or consolidator who refrains from hoarding too many possessions, moving from your current home to a more compact and lower-maintenance residence can make a lot of…
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