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Veterans center receives grant to continue services
The Willard T.C. Johnson Foundation has renewed a grant to fund the Middlesex County College Center for Veterans Services in Edison for three more years. The foundation originally funded the center in 2011. “Military veterans face numerous challenges when they re-integrate into civilian life,” said Dave Brimmer, the center’s director. “We’re there to help so…
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Public education, private sector needs differ
I am writing in response to the recent decision by the California courts stating that teacher tenure laws are unconstitutional. That being said, having worked in public education for 29 years, I do agree that there is a need to reform the tenure laws. Yes, there are incompetent and lazy teachers, and often administrators are…
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Proposed legislation will assist caregivers
More than 1 million New Jersey residents are caring for an aging parent or loved one, helping them to live independently in their own homes. Family caregivers have a huge responsibility, and their roles are challenging. Tasks include performing medical or nursing tasks for their loved ones with multiple, chronic physical and cognitive conditions; taking…
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Landline phones are ‘lifeline’ for seniors
How few does a group of people have to be to not matter? How many must they have in order to be recognized and respected by state officials? A substantial minority of people in New Jersey still depends exclusively on landline phone service. Most have depended on their landline phones for many years and keep…
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KAREN L. KESTEN/STAFF Daylilies are in full bloom in central New Jersey with the arrival of summer.
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Grants for child care benefit families impacted by Sandy
The Christie administration announced that 43 child care facilities and 122 children using those services are benefiting from more than $300,000 in Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funding in superstorm Sandy-impacted counties. Administered through the Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development, the grants cover subsidies to families whose child care was disrupted as…
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Discussion to focus on energy independence
A program titled “Great Decisions: Energy Independence” is set for 10:30 a.m. July 12 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The talk will address the topic of whether the United States should encourage traditional fuel production or invest in technology for renewable resources. Registration is ongoing at the library welcome desk. For more…
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Flapjack Fundraiser to aid rec programs
East Brunswick Emergency Services will sponsor a Flapjack Fundraiser 8-10 a.m. July 19 at Applebee’s, 324 Ryders Lane, Milltown. The pancake breakfast will raise money to enhance recreational programs in East Brunswick. The public is invited to attend. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for…
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Participants sought for home-arts event
The Middlesex County Fair Association invites members of the public to enter the Home Arts Division at the annual Middlesex County Fair scheduled for Aug. 4-10 at the fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Home-arts categories include art, gardening, crafts, baking, photography, sewing, quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, canning, woodworking and more. There are 14 divisions;…
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