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Library Friends cease activities
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer EDISON — The Friends of the Edison Public Library may have reached the “end of a chapter,” but they aren’t quite ready to close the book on their philanthropic mission. The Friends announced on their website Sept. 18 that they would stop conducting fundraising and other activities. However, they may…
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Day of couture, cuisine yields scholarship funds
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer For 35 years, a group of women have provided help to future generations through an annual day of fashion and fun. Ivy Visions, the charitable arm of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) sorority’s Plainfield chapter, Theta Phi Omega, will host its Scholarship Fashion Show and Luncheon, also known as AKA…
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Raritan Bay, Meridian plan merger
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer 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 announced Sept. 24 the signing of a letter of intent between the organizations to explore a merger, according to a…
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Complaint filed over legal representation
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A longtime government watchdog has filed an ethics complaint against Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey, questioning whether it was a conflict of interest for the township attorney to have represented Lankey pro bono for a ticket he received. In the Sept. 27 complaint to the Edison Township Ethics Board, John Paff…
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Showtime
Canines appear a bit wary of one another as they mingle before taking center stage at the annual dog show held at JFK Hartwyck at Edison Estates on Sept. 17. For more photos, see page 3. Clockwise from top left: Dogs and their owners prepare for the annual dog show at JFK Hartwyck at Edison…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Ocean office was recognized for outstanding performance in August. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in new home dollar volume. In addition, sales associate Michael Russomanno of the Ocean office was recognized for his exceptional…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.J. Properties acquires Prudential Zack Shore in Rumson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) New Jersey Properties recently announced the acquisition of the Rumson office of Prudential Zack Shore Properties, located at 101 East River Road, bringing the BHHS New Jersey Properties office count to 20 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey. BHHS New Jersey Properties CEO Bill Keleher and General Sales Manager Chris…
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MCAR chooses Realtor and Realtor-Associate of the Year
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) announces they have chosen Diane Traverso, Prudential Zack Shore Properties, as 2014 Realtor of the Year and Marissa Ferrari, Keller Williams-East Monmouth as 2014 Realtor-Associate of the Year. These individuals are being recognized for their effort and work expended in the interest of their community, humanitarian services, in…
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SPORT SHORTS
The founder of the Ace Club, renowned pitching instructor Matt Sweeney, has expanded his instructional offerings and has developed The Advanced Pitching Academy. The program is designed to prepare pitchers for the skill-set and mindset necessary to succeed over the course of a long season through a baseline of proper mechanical and foundational strength development…
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