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Jackson council approves spending for improvements
JACKSON – The Township Council has adopted a bond ordinance that will provide funding for projects throughout the township. The council took the action at its meeting on June 13. No one from the public commented on the ordinance when given the opportunity to do so. The ordinance provides for capital improvements and the acquisition…
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Is spine surgery right for you? It’s a matter of risk vs. benefit
Submitted by ANS Many people who suffer from debilitating back pain resist surgery. But not Denise Kordulak, a 66-year-old retired x-ray technician from Neptune. Years of pushing, lifting and carrying equipment and positioning patients took a huge toll on her back. Fourteen years ago, she had surgery to relieve her pain and restore the feeling…
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Monroe to present productions of ‘Oklahoma!’ in July
The Mighty Oak Players will perform Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” presented by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission at 7 p.m. on July 21, 22, 28 and 29, and at 2 p.m. July 23 and 30 at the Monroe Township High School Performing Arts Center, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe. Tickets are $22 general admission,…
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It’s all in your mind
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center, Old Bridge Mastering the art of positive thinking is especially challenging for some individuals. Have you ever known people that are endlessly optimistic despite bad circumstances, while others seem to embrace misery at every turn? Like many personal characteristics, happiness can be determined by genetics.…
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Freehold Borough valet parking lot case adjourned to July 12
FREEHOLD – No testimony was presented during the June 14 meeting of the Planning Board when an application seeking approval to use a property on Hudson Street as a valet parking lot was once again before the board. The hearing was adjourned at the request of the attorney who is representing business owners who object…
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Bartley achieves perfect compliance with advisory standards
Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation demonstrated compliance with 19 of 19 Advisory Standards during its most recent licensing and certification inspection survey conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health. Participation in Advisory Standards by a Skilled Nursing Facility is voluntary. These standards are not only used in state surveys of facilities, but they are…
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Developer to build 15 homes in Marlboro
MARLBORO – The Marlboro Planning Board has accepted a modified plan for the previously approved Stillwell Holdings application as part of a settlement agreement between the applicant and the township. The modified plan was accepted at the board’s June 7 meeting. The Stillwell Holdings application was granted preliminary approval by the board on Nov. 4,…
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Garbage collection changed in North Brunswick due to July 4 holiday
All municipal offices in North Brunswick will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The following are changes to the trash/recycling collection schedule: Tuesday’s Zone 1 automated trash collection will be changed to Wednesday, July 5. Tuesday’s Zone 2 recycling collection will be moved to Saturday, July 8. Twice a week…
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