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Scholarship for student vets honors fallen alumnus
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – A scholarship intended to support student veterans who attend Middlesex County College was established in honor of a former student who was killed in Iraq in 2008. The SPC Michael Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship will initially provide $1,000, to be awarded for the first time in spring 2016…
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Police to host National Night Out Aug. 4
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – Children’s activities, health screenings and food vendors will be part of the borough’s seventh annual National Night Out Against Crime on Aug 4. The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at the municipal complex at 77 Summerhill Road. Sponsored by the Spotswood Police Department, the event…
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East Brunswick plays good neighbor
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township has agreed to provide animal control services for the borough of South River. The agreement was approved by the Township Council on July 13. According to East Brunswick Business Administrator James White, South River will pay $450 a month for animal control services. White said…
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Water rates rise, not bills, in East Brunswick
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK —East Brunswick will pay more for water in September, pending the approval of the Board of Public Utilities, due to a rate increase by the Middlesex Water Company. “What you are agreeing to tonight is to pass on an increase of 0.8 percent, which is the lowest percentage…
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Cabaret
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Naomi Miller performs her cabaret-style show “Love, Marriage, Children and Liposuction” on July 11 at the Monroe Senior Center as part of the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s Come to the Cabaret series. A native of Paterson, self-professed Jersey girl Miller performs her cabaret-style show “Love, Marriage, Children and Liposuction”. Above:…
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Park expansion ruins area’s natural beauty
I understand that the administration in Monroe Township feels that it is doing a good thing in expanding Veterans Park on Avenue K, but I was shocked to see the clear-cutting of hundreds of trees. It has ruined the character of the neighborhood and destroyed the natural environment. It is getting harder and harder to…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Patrons enjoy the festivities at the Carnevale Italiano in North Brunswick on July 15.
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South River seeks feedback from businesses
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – The Economic Development Commission is seeking to improve relations between business owners and the borough. To better understand the problems facing area business owners, the commission has sent out surveys to area businesses to solicit valuable feedback. “We’re looking to get an idea of how business feel…
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