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South Brunswick appoints new deputy police chief
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — For the third time in the history of the Police Department, a new deputy police chief has been appointed. James J. Stoddard was sworn to the position on May 15 at police headquarters. “Jim has all the skills and experience needed to guide our agency through the transition and challenges ahead,” Police…
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Police honored for saving lives, protecting community
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Several members of the Police Department have been honored for their service and dedication to the community. The department held its annual awards luncheon in honor of Police Week on May 13 to recognize officers and citizens for their outstanding efforts to keep the community safe during the past year. Detective Roger…
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Major scholarships will allow two students to pursue dreams
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer College President Joann La Perla-Morales, left to right, and Mark McCormick, vice president for academic and student affairs, stand with Cooke scholars Fizza Sulaiman and Jonathan Finnerty, along with Gina Bedoya and Sheema Majiduddin, counselors who administer the scholarship program on campus. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON Two students…
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Ordinance would require sellers to inspect homes
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer North Brunswick officials are considering a proposal that would place the responsibility of inspecting homes that are for sale on the current homeowner instead of the buyer. For the past 18 months, the North Brunswick tax assessor has been comparing Multiple Listing Service records to township records for violations related…
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Day of honor, remembrance
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Korean War veteran Richard Pender says veterans were called upon to serve their country and did so out of necessity. His American Legion post seeks new ways to recognize their service each Memorial Day. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR To some people, Memorial Day is a nice day off from work…
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13 Coldwell Banker vice presidents in New Jersey honored
Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., announces that 13 company branch vice presidents have been awarded the NRT, LLC President’s Council for Managers Award for 2014. This honor recognizes the top managers out of 710 NRT residential real estate offices nationwide. All winners demonstrated extraordinary leadership…
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Falcons conclude campaign with GMC golf championship
VARSITY REPORT By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School of Metuchen’s Brendan Wash (20) leaps high over the net as he spikes the ball against East Brunswick High School during the Greater Middlesex Conference Volleyball Tournament finals May 16 at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison. East Brunswick beat the Falcons in three sets,…
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Residents may voice concerns over coffee in police program
EDISON — The Police Department will once again give residents the opportunity to have “Coffee with a Cop.” Based on a concept developed by the Hawthorne Police Department in Hawthorne, California, the initiative has proved “very successful” in Edison, according to police. “I am very excited to continue the ‘Coffee with a Cop’ initiative here…
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Community rummage sale slated for May 30
Helping Hands Nursery School, 1059 Amboy Ave., Edison, will sponsor a free community rummage sale at the school 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 30. To reserve a space, contact Jasmine Williams at 732-225-4432 or Stacy Butler at 732-225-7400. Participants must provide their own tables.
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