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North Brunswick residents remain displaced as pocket fires continue to burn
Jennifer Amato NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents may be able to return home tomorrow if the pocket fires at the DCH Collision Center on Livingston Avenue are extinguished. Bob VanFossen, director of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Emergency Management, said that there are “not high levels of toxins coming off of the site” but that the neighboring residential buildings are still evacuated “because of the heavy smoke that’s…
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Air quality a concern as fire rages in North Brunswick
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Environmental officials are continuing to monitor air quality after a five-alarm fire burned for more than 12 hours at the DCH Collision Center on Livingston Avenue in North Brunswick, forcing evacuations of nearby homes. “Since the beginning of the fire, air surveillance teams have been monitoring…
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Bulletin Board
– School board candidacy deadline July 27 Residents who want to run for a seat on their local school board in the Nov. 3 election must file a nominating petition by 4 p.m. July 27. Interested citizens can find information about the responsibilities of school board membership, qualifications for office, nominating petitions and candidacy timelines…
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Sansone Auto Group supports The Valerie Fund
Following a very successful 2014 campaign, franchised auto retailers from across New Jersey are, again, partnering with The Valerie Fund to raise money for thousands of children with cancer and blood disorders. The New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign will also highlight the incredible work auto retailers do in communities throughout New Jersey. Sansone Auto…
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The most annoying new-car features
How can something be considered a ‘convenience’ when it’s inconvenient to operate? By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though today’s cars deliver accommodations and levels of performance that are unmatched in motoring history, no car is perfect. A given model may leap off the line with authority, hug the corners as tightly a child clutching on…
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K. Hovnanian makes it easy for Realtors
REAL ESTATE K. Hovnanian Homes, New Jersey’s largest homebuilder, is committed to working with the broker community — and salutes its top Realtors in the Garden State. The company recognizes the importance of the broker market to the success of its new-home communities — and goes the extra mile to make it easy for agents…
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SPORT SHORTS
Bishop George Ahr High School’s wrestling team is sponsoring a fundraiser for golfers Aug. 10 at the Monroe Township Concordia Golf Course. Participants can compete for multiple raffles and prizes. Those interested are asked to respond by no later than Aug. 1 to Anthony Redman at 201-710-1031 or John Sheedy at 646-529-4254. Items for the…
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Krimin develops into a top lineman with the Falcons
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Nick Krimin of St. Joseph High in Metuchen has reason to smile. The two-lineman has made his verbal commitment to attend Rutgers University, where he will continue his football career. MATT DENTON Nick Krimin is a native of South Amboy, a community with a high school among the smallest in New…
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Monmouth County Fair
TOP PICK There will be something for everybody to enjoy at the 41st annual Monmouth County Fair, which will take place July 22-24 from 5-11 p.m., July 25 from 3-11 p.m. and July 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the East Freehold Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. New rides will be provided…
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