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Christie should honor adoptees’ rights
Time is ticking on the “Birthright Bill.” It has been on Gov. Chris Christie’s desk for four weeks now with no action. In 2011, Christie conditionally vetoed a similar bill, replacing a civil-rights bill that would allow equal access to birth certificates with a mandatory, search-andreunion bill. The adoption community summarily rejected his offer, because…
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Officials push for their own money
Whoever said that there could be no bipartisanship in Trenton? How foolish we must be, because the only bipartisan laws easily passed — not only by legislators in Trenton, but also in Washington — are pay raises first for staff and then themselves. Yes, we the voters do not vote on pay raises for our…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A seagull flies toward a discarded apple in the Wegmans parking lot in Manalapan.
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Ethnic food on menu at Easter, spring event
Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church will sponsor its Easter/Spring Celebration 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic holiday foods, including homemade pierogi, blintzes, potato pancakes, babkas and more. Ethnic gift items, Easter basket raffles and church tours will be…
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Relay for Life seeks to break world record
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of South River is seeking individuals to break the Guinness World Record for the most people simultaneously blowing out birthday candles. The attempt will take place at this year’s relay set for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 17 at Denny Stadium, 11 Montgomery St., South River. The…
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Majority of East Brunswick council seats up for grabs
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — With four of five council seats on the ballot, the November election could bring big changes to the governing body. All three Township Council Republicans — Council President Camille Ferraro and council members Jim Wendell and Michael Hughes — are seeking re-election to four-year terms. In addition,…
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Democrats leave Guindi off slate for Borough Council seats
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Councilman Peter Guindi, whose term expires this year, said he has been informed that he will not receive his party’s support to run in this year’s election. Guindi, who has been on the council for five years, said he was surprised to learn last week that he was…
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Helmetta hires police director
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A new police director has been hired in Helmetta, where allegations made by two former police directors and a former officer have raised questions about the integrity of the small department. The appointment of Police Director Robert Manney, who brings decades of experience in law enforcement to the force, was…
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Female leaders seek seat at head of table
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Visits to the White House had become sort of old hat for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. But things were different during her first time there as Democratic leader — she had company. At the table for a meeting with President George W. Bush and…
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