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Mayor’s ethics questioned
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — It was an unlikely issue that caused controversy at City Hall on the night of May 21 — helping teens register to vote. Resident Kevin Kotsak addressed the City Council and said teens had approached him about something they said was happening at the high school. He said…
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Motorists told to move over or pay the fine
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A rmed suspects, roaring fires and natural disasters are just some of the hazards faced by emergency responders. But police, firefighters and emergency medical service workers encounter one of the most dangerous situations in their line of work on a near-daily basis. Every time a cop conducts a traffic stop…
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Amboy Bank marks milestone anniversary
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Amboy Bank, headquartered in Old Bridge, is celebrating 125 years of service. A cashier from the early days is shown at top. Bank officials at Amboy Bank in Old Bridge once made deals with a handshake. Although that type of management is no longer feasible, the bank has managed…
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On board with push to keep utility rates down
I agree with AARP and with 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.…
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Resources available for mental health issues
May is Mental Health Awareness month. At some point in each of our lives, we will have to cope with a mental health issue. An overwhelming number of people in the Tourette syndrome (TS) community — 79 percent — are also diagnosed with an associated mental health condition like ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), depression…
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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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Behind the scenes
Community theaters provide a home away from home for actors and volunteers, according to Bernice Garfield-Szita. Garfield-Szita serves as artistic director of the Center Players, Freehold, and co-directs the Contemporary Counseling Center and ActionArtz Training Institute, Marlboro, with her husband Robert Szita. Center Playhouse in downtown Freehold seats 49 patrons, allowing for an intimate experience.…
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Theater to stage ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’
The Main Street Theatre Co.’ Actor’s Series will present its production of “Tuesdays with Morrie,” based on the memoir by Mitch Albom, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 6-14, and 2 p.m. June 8, at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The story recounts Albom’s weekly visits with his old college professor…
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