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Toyota schedules teen driver safety clinics
Toyota will hold Toyota Teen Drive 365 Safety Clinics on Oct. 10 at DCH Brunswick Toyota, 1504 Route 1, North Brunswick. A second clinic will be held Oct. 11 at DCH Freehold Toyota, 4268 Route 9, Freehold. The free classroom sessions, which last 2 1/2 hours, are geared toward pre-drivers and new drivers and their…
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County helps veterans avoid homelessness
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A few years ago, New Brunswick resident Mary went through what she considered to be the most challenging period of her life. After being laid off from her job in 2009, Mary didn’t know where her life was headed — how she would pay rent, how she would find a…
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Health officials urge prevention in virus scare
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer With a confirmed case of enterovirus D68 reported in New Jersey, school and hospital officials in Middlesex County are urging preventative measures. “This is a virus we see every year in health care. There are 100 types of enteroviruses — this just happens to be a variation that we have…
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Bone marrow drive set for Oct. 4
Thomas Dumanski Jr. of Milltown was diagnosed with chronic granulomatous disease shortly after birth last December. Due to the severity of the disease, he needed a bone marrow transplant. In honor of Tommy, a bone marrow donor-registration drive will take place during Milltown Day, which will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at…
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Department sponsors diabetes clinic
The South Brunswick Health Department and South Brunswick Development Corp. will sponsor “Diabetes: What’s My Risk?” from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at the Charleston Place Community Room, 3424 Route 27, Kendall Park. Beverley Waithe from Saint Peter’s University Hospital will speak about risk factors for developing diabetes and how one may minimize or eliminate those…
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Donations needed for holidays
The Social Services Department of South Brunswick Township is preparing for the holiday season. Gift cards to local food stores, department stores, Barnes & Noble, pharmacies and other establishments are requested. Monetary donations in any amount can be made payable to the South Brunswick Human Intervention Trust Fund and mailed to Social Services, P.O. Box…
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Suydam Farms hosts fundraiser for firefighters with fall festival
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — As business operator of Suydam Farms on Route 27, Ryck Suydam realized firsthand the importance of local fire departments. The farm suffered two fires in the 1970s, and a third occurred in April 2013, the year of the farm’s 300th anniversary. “The Franklin Fire Department came, and…
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Active-shooter training aims to save lives
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Mental preparedness and awareness of one’s environment are key to survival in an active-shooter scenario. With that in mind, township officials and Police Director Kenneth McCormick presented a workshop to help employees of North Brunswick remain safe in the event of an active-shooter situation. The township is the first municipality…
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Raritan Bay, Meridian plan merger
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Raritan Bay Medical Center and Meridian Health are seeking to merge following a review of financial, clinical and legal issues. Two major health organizations in central New Jersey have decided to join forces in an effort to enhance services and control costs. Meridian Health and Raritan Bay Medical Center…
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