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Middlesex County adds drop box for prescription medications
Project Medicine Drop has expanded to include a fourth location in Middlesex County. Sponsored by the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence of Middlesex County, the initiative allows citizens to safely dispose of unused prescription medications in secure receptacles at police stations in East Brunswick, Perth Amboy and Sayreville — and now Piscataway. The…
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LeGrand still believes
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Eric LeGrand attends a gala for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in 2012 in New York City. MIKE COPPOLA Few stories of homegrown perseverance have gripped the Garden State like that of Eric LeGrand. Doctors thought the former Rutgers University football player would forever be a quadriplegic after he…
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Groups tailor aid to victims
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Domestic violence affects those from all walks of life, and the organizations that help victims take care to accommodate them all. “There are a lot of cultural nuances we have to keep in mind, and we will work accordingly,” said Devangi Raval of Manavi, a New Brunswick organization for South…
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Domestic violence has no boundaries
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A punch in the face marked the end of what started as a festive night for Lauren. The Old Bridge resident had attended a wedding with her husband, who had gotten drunk and had never before exhibited any signs of violence. “I was pretty much blown away,” she said. “All…
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Phillips recalled as dedicated public servant
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer James T. Phillips For those who knew him best, James T. Phillips is being remembered for his tireless devotion to public welfare and dedication to his family. The longtime Old Bridge mayor and Middlesex County freeholder died Feb. 1 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick after a…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jerry Guthlein introduces the groundhog Milltown Mel to the crowd during the Milltown Groundhog Day celebration on Feb. 2. Mel predicted an early spring, as he did not see his shadow. For story, see page 8.
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Home equity: to borrow or not to borrow?
With the growth in home equity, it can be tempting to borrow more. Learn more about what this means for your finances. By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Many homeowners who were once underwater now find that not only are they high and dry, but that their home sits above a well of cash. Home…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Mary Burke, CRB, CRS, GRI, president and broker of record, Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, and Karen Saltzbart, branch manager, announce that Lydia Chen, sales associate, Holmdel office, achieved the highest closed sales volume for Marlboro properties in 2013, according to data from the Monmouth/Ocean County Multiple Listing Service. A seasoned professional, resident, and respected…
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Antique Emporium converted into condos, opens up exclusive living opportunities
Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate’s Bay Head office manager Peter Zanowic is pleased to update the community on the Emporium at the Beach condos in Point Pleasant Beach. Located in the heart of downtown on the corner of Bay and Trenton avenues, the landmark property, formerly known as Antique Emporium, is being developed by…
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