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State assemblyman seeking support for bill
First responders, such as firefighters, are essential to protecting the safety and well-being of their fellow citizens. Emergency responders often face dangerous situations that many people will never encounter, and many offer their services solely on a volunteer basis, which removes a tremendous financial burden from countless budgets across the state. In an effort to…
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East Brunswick forgoes revaluation for 30 years
By KENNY WALTER While numerous towns in Monmouth and Middlesex counties have undergone revaluations in recent years, at least one has steered clear of the process since 1983. Despite its three-decade gap in value adjustments, East Brunswick has used sales data to keep assessments current, according to Finance Director Lou Neely. “We have been very…
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Speaker to discuss life in the 1950s
The BUNWC Tri-County Chapter of Brandeis National Women’s Committee will present guest speaker Philip C. Dolce, chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department and professor of history at Bergen Community College, Paramus, at its general meeting set for 2 p.m. May 20 at the Robbinsville Branch Library, 42 Allentown- Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville. The program…
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Stone Bridge students put heart into HERO Campaign
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent ALLENTOWN — Student Council members at the Stone Bridge Middle School will complete a month-long fundraising effort for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers. The students had raised $2,585 by April 28, exceeding their goal of raising $2,000 before May 1. The total included a $500 grant from…
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N.J. autism services evolve to meet need
By JACK MURTHA The Woodbridge Developmental Center is one of two state-operated developmental centers being shut down as part of a shift away from institutional care. This is part five in an occasional series of stories about people with autism in New Jersey. The entire series can be found at www.gmnews.com/autism. T he range of…
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Frascella eyes another term on committee
By GREG KENNELTY Dr. Robert Frascella, who has served on the Township Committee in Upper Freehold since 2008, appears set to serve another term from January 2015 through December 2017. Frascella, 50, a Republican, was the only candidate to file a nominating petition to seek the one available term on the governing body that is…
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Taxpayers share burden, reap benefits
By KENNY WALTER Members of the Marlboro Department of Public Works make repairs to Robertsville Road on April 22. Local towns emphasize different uses of tax money, including enhanced road programs and senior-service spending, to fit the needs of the individual communities. A ll taxpayers in central New Jersey fund essential services such as police…
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