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Complex renamed after former North Brunswick mayor
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Elected officials and dignitaries from throughout Middlesex County gathered at the North Brunswick Senior Housing Complex to rename it in honor of a former mayor. The North Brunswick Housing Corporation renamed the facility, located at 740 Hermann Road, the “Paul J. Matacera Senior Apartments at North Brunswick” to honor Matacera, a 46-year…
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Nonprofit proposes Allentown group home
ALLENTOWN – A representative of PennReach Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to the social mission of affordable housing, has proposed rehabilitating a vacant residence in Allentown and turning it into a group home for individuals who have special needs. In recent months, borough officials have focused attention on vacant and abandoned homes in Allentown –…
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Keyport council OKs resolution conducting property investigation
KEYPORT The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the Planning Board to investigate whether certain properties should be designated as areas in need of redevelopment. The Local Redevelopment and Housing Law authorizes municipalities to determine whether certain parcels of land in the municipality constitute areas in need of redevelopment, according to the council agenda. To…
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Parking plan dooms proposal for aerial adventure park
MANALAPAN – An application that proposed the construction of an aerial adventure park has been denied by the Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment. No one who spoke during the board’s Oct. 5 public hearing took issue with the proposed use, which was to construct a Boundless Adventure facility on property owned by the Monmouth Council,…
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Judge overrules housing decision in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville Borough Council’s rejection of two ordinances intended to assist Sayreville in reaching its necessary amount of affordable units has been overruled by a New Jersey Superior Court judge. At a meeting on Sept. 25, the council voted 5-1 to deny an ordinance that will amend the borough’s affordable housing ordinance, and…
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Howell to receive $750K grant for preservation purposes
HOWELL – Municipal officials announced that Howell has been approved for a $750,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Preservation Trust Fund for the acquisition of open space under the state’s Green Acres program. “It is a fabulous thing for the town,” Mayor Theresa Berger said. Community Development Director Jim Herrman…
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Blood Drive Nov. 11
St. Helena’s Church is hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the church’s School Hall, 930 Grove Avenue, Edison. For additional information, contact Richard Houghtonat at 732-887-2402
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Rabbis to participate in panel discussion Nov. 12
“T’filah, Prayer – Speaking to G-d in Our Special Way” will be the subject of a panel discussion from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at the East Brunswick Library, Civic Center Drive, as part of the 2017 Global Day of Jewish Learning. The program is presented by Congregation Beth Ohr of Old Bridge under the auspices…
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Modified 75-lapper headlines ‘Spooky Spectacular’ at Wall Stadium
An impressive field of Freehold Ford Modified stock cars can be expected at Wall Stadium Speedway when a 75-lap main event offering $3,000 to the winner headlines the annual “Spooky Spectacular” stock car race. On Oct. 21, pit area gates will open at 11 a.m., practice starts at noon, grandstand seating opens at 2 p.m.…
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