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Police: Call from witness leads to arrests
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An alert resident and “good police work” resulted in charges against four men who allegedly broke into a cosmetic company on Route 130. Police received a call around 8:40 p.m. May 17 from a resident who reported seeing several suspects walking with handcarts and flashlights along train tracks that border the 72-acre…
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History buffs
PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Above: Henry Romanczyk performs a medley of songs on his accordion during the seventh annual Heritage Day at the Senior Center in East Brunswick May 15. The East Brunswick Department of Aging invited residents age 60 and older to share their own history, customs and traditions. Above right: Gayatri…
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More sexual-assault charges lodged against former coach
Christopher Tarver A former Middlesex County College basketball coach was charged May 20 with improperly touching a male teenager who was a member of his Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) travel basketball team. Christopher Tarver, 43, of Jackson, was also charged with allegedly obtaining nude photos of the child in exchange for alcohol and marijuana, and…
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Construction of water slide tower behind schedule
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A roughly $800,000 project to restore and build an addition onto a water slide tower at Crystal Springs Aquatic Park has been delayed, according to Director of Parks and Recreation Mike Reissner. The slide tower was slated to be ready for the park’s opening day on May…
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Recreation offers trip to ‘West Side Story’
The Spotswood Recreation Department will sponsor a May 31 bus trip to the State Theatre, New Brunswick, to see the 2 p.m. performance of “West Side Story.” Mid-orchestra seats are on sale for $55. The bus ride to the theater is included. Tickets may be ordered online at spotswoodrecreation.sportssignup.com or by calling Rich at 732-251-0626.
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Reader supports push to keep utility rates down
I agree with AARP and recent comments made by Ken Lindhorst, AARP New Jersey chief utilities advocate. And I support AARP advocacy to protect consumers from having to pay unnecessary utility rate hikes. As an AARP member with no potential for additional income, I simply cannot afford to pay a penny more than necessary. Lee…
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Celebrate EarthShare New Jersey’s anniversary
EarthShare New Jersey has played a key role for 20 years in mobilizing individuals, businesses and environmental leaders to work together to protect the state’s natural resources and communities through volunteerism, workplace giving and sustainability campaigns. Following superstorm Sandy’s destruction and the ongoing recovery, spring provides the opportunity to celebrate our environment. Parks, waterways, marshland,…
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County hosts Pancreatic Cancer Walk
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the sixth annual Pancreatic Cancer Walk. The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 31 at Roosevelt Park in Edison. Registration is $15, and donations are encouraged. This is a great way to stand up — or rather, walk — for those…
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AMY ROSEN/STAFF A double rainbow is visible in the sky over Manalapan following a rainstorm on May 19.
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