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DEA to expose parents to drug dangers that may be ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New Jersey Division, in collaboration with the Middlesex County Office of Human Services, will present a drug education program for parents called “Hidden in Plain Sight” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on April 19 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The presentation will involve a…
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Mayor: Budget represents efficiency in South Amboy
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—For the second year in a row, home owners in South Amboy will see a penny increase on their taxes, resulting in an annual increase of $26.60 on the average assessed house of $270,103.79. The $17.4 million 2017 budget was introduced on April 11 and unanimously approved. “I think that it…
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Mayor breaks tie on ‘inclusiveness’ in Red Bank
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer After discussing their views and hearing the opinions of the public, members of the Red Bank Borough Council passed the 2017 Inclusive Community Resolution in a 4-3 vote with Mayor Pasquale Menna delivering the tie-breaking vote. The 2017 resolution urges all members of the community to be open, welcoming and…
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South River shares fire prevention services, despite opposition
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – After facing months of opposition from numerous residents and members of the South River Fire Department (SRFD), the South River Borough Council officially transferred administration of the borough’s Fire Prevention Bureau to the county. Fire prevention officials work in tandem with the fire department to investigate scenes and…
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Jackson moves forward on housing, business plan
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has introduced an ordinance that will, upon adoption, allow officials to comply with a consent order between Jackson and a developer who may build affordable housing and a variety of businesses. On April 11, the council introduced an ordinance to establish a Mixed Use Neighborhood…
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Killmurray appointed mayor in South Brunswick
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Longtime Councilman Christopher Killmurray was appointed as the mayor of South Brunswick last week. Killmurray was sworn in by the council on April 11 after the passing of Frank Gambatese on March 25 after a brief illness. Gambatese, 81, had been the longest serving mayor of the…
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Holmdel student to compete in third national math competition
BY MICHAEL BENAVIDES Staff Writer An eighth grade student from the Holmdel Township School District has completed a hat trick in the field of mathematics. Brian Liu, 13, who attends the William R. Satz Intermediate School, claimed first place in the state MATHCOUNTS competition and will represent New Jersey for the third consecutive year at…
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