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Domestic violence has no boundaries
By JESSICA D’AMICO 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 I could…
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County reaches out to local homeless
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Pilgrim Baptist Church parishioners Ruth Carter and Sandy Meekins sort donated clothes and supplies during Project Homeless Connect in Red Bank on Jan. 29. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF Dozens of homeless and at-risk residents braved freezing temperatures and snow to access services and supplies at the county’s Project Homeless Connect outreach event…
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Days of fun planned for man’s best friends
More than 150 pet-related vendors be on hand when the Super Pet returns to the New Jersey and Exposition Center in Edison from Feb. 7-9. The fun-filled family event will feature entertainment and educational activities. Highlights include the following: A pet fashion show and competition will require judges to grade participants on petowner outfit…
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Students from Judd Elementary School’s fourth- and fifth-grade chorus present “The Adventures of Annie” in North Brunswick on Jan. 29.
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Cars that can avoid crashes
A growing number of cars and crossovers offer sophisticated accident avoidance technology to help prevent collisions; a new rating system grades their performance By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features New cars have long been rated according to how well they protect their occupants in controlled crash tests. The latest ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway…
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Q&A
Rule breaker rant with Sharon Peters I heard from a reader regarding my recent rant against hideously self-absorbed drivers who ignore traffic rules and put the rest of us at risk. This gentleman put forth a different point of view, and one that I hear (different words/same message) often lately: “People break the rules because…
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Middlesex County Association of Realtors announces 2014 Board of Directors
The Middlesex County Association of REALTORS (MCAR) announces its Board of Directors for 2014 who were installed on Jan. 25 at the Pines Manor, Edison.The newly elected 2014 officers and directors are: OfficersPresident – John Zennario of Stern &Dragoset in WoodbridgePresident-Elect – Dorothy Bellas ofColdwell Banker in East BrunswickSecretary/Treasurer – Karen DelRe of Weichert in…
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James Weichert Jr. named co-president of Weichert, Realtors
Jim Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, announces that his son, James Weichert Jr., will be joining him as co-president of Weichert, Realtors. In his new role, Weichert Jr. will be responsible for growing the business of Weichert, Realtors, while providing its customers with an exceptional, full-service experience through Weichert’s mortgage, title and insurance…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
RE/MAX Platinum, North Brunswick, announces that Jennifer Rems has joined the team as a sales associate. Rems is just beginning her real estate career. She will focus on residential and commercial real estate and will work with clients in Middlesex and Somerset counties. Rems joined RE/MAX because of the brand awareness and professionalism. She lives…
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