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Income-tax talk planned at library
Local income-tax professional Glenn Bartram will present a free discussion titled “How to Maximize Your Income-Tax Refund” 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 1 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Topics will include the new federal and state tax laws, preparing taxes and saving money on deductions. To reserve a seat, call 732-570-8987 or…
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Corpus Christi to host Valentine’s night dance
The Women’s Ministry of Corpus Christi Church, 100 James St., South River, will hold a Valentine’s dinner dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 14 in the church hall. Tickets are $20 pre-sale by Feb. 10, $25 at the door, or $100 for a reserved table of six. The price includes dinner, salad, dessert and…
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Trenga takes over for Trzeciak on South River council
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Michael Trenga SOUTH RIVER — Former Borough Councilman Michael Trenga is back on the governing body after being appointed this week to fill a vacancy. The opening was created when Republican John Trzeciak resigned just 16 days into office. The announcement of his resignation came via the borough Republican organization’s Facebook…
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Friday-Night Dinner on tap at VFW post
East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 133 will host its next Friday-Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, behind University Radiology. The menu will feature a main course, vegetables, salad, dessert and more. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 732-254- 8864.
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Library’s ‘Roots Project’ celebrates ethnic diversity
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The paper-cutting display “Imagine That” is on exhibit at the East Brunswick Public Library. Hou-Tien Cheng can take an ordinary piece of paper and transform it into a design with a few folds and snips. East Brunswick is a culturally diverse community, and the township’s public library will spend the…
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Spotswood to address iron-laden tap water
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Residents in the Schoenly School area of Spotswood, near Old Stage Road, have been complaining of rusty tap water. PHOTO COURTESY OF CME ASSOCIATES SPOTSWOOD — A handful of borough residents have been airing their dirty laundry at public meetings, but not because they lack restraint — they literally just…
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Victim details experience
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Holly Smith Former New Jersey resident Holly Smith can attest to warnings about human trafficking. Forced into the sex trade at age 14, Smith now advocates for victims of human trafficking and describes her experience in her book, “Walking Prey: How America’s Youth Are Vulnerable to Sex Slavery.” Smith had…
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Warning sounded on human trafficking
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI & KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writers The Rev. William Stokes, left to right, New Jersey Junior League State Public Affairs Committee Chairwoman Sue Flynn and Detective Shawn Murphy participate in a forum addressing the growing incidence of human trafficking. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF Local nonprofits and law enforcement agencies have been working over the past…
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Vo-tech experience allows students to pursue passions
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Seniors Alvin Rios, left, and Brian Smighelschi learn about the human body during a class at the Academy of Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge on Jan. 24. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Nyasia Drye and Hayley Trachtenberg are among hundreds of students who have sought an alternative high school…
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