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Article’s pit bull advocacy concerns reader
Greater Media Newspapers’ Dec. 19 cover article, “Area Shelters Step Up to Adopt Out Pit Bulls,” reflects the current fashion in dog-lover circles to downplay the bad reputation of pit bulls — including mixes — and paint a rosy picture of the breed with anecdotal stories of “successes.” The problem I see with this approach…
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Congress should rein in cable costs
The cable television industry is out of control. It is time for the Federal Communications Commission, Congress, New Jersey legislators and/or the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to take some action in order to bring some sanity to an insane situation. À la carte pricing is part of the answer. The public should not…
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Reader explores reasons for vacancies
I read with interest your article referencing storefront vacancies that have “blemished many of New Jersey’s retail corridors.” The so-called experts that you mentioned in the article were quick to indicate that the reluctance of banks to extend financing to small operators and Internet sales, which are not subject to sales tax, are major factors…
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Royals
When Middlesex County College (MCC) Professor Christine Harrington published her textbook “Student Success in College: Doing What Works!” she decided to take some of the royalties from it and establish a scholarship for students. She invited those taking “Student Success 101” classes to create posters summarizing research findings from a peer-reviewed journal article. The three…
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Students sought for county Youth Conservation Corps
Applications are now being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps. The mission is to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature at the 7,000-or-so acres of open space owned and maintained by Middlesex County. Youth Conservation Corps crewmembers earn $8.50 per hour and will work Saturdays from…
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Discussion on memory care to be held Jan. 16
The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset, will hold an introduction and discussion about memory care in assisted living at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16. A continental breakfast will follow. For more information or to RSVP, call 732-568-1155 or email [email protected].
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Public employees charged in drug, weapon ring
Detectives reportedly seized drugs and other items from Cranberry’s Gourmet Café, whose owner, Gaetano Barone, has been charged as part of a drug distribution network. JENNIFER AMATO Ten local residents have been charged in connection with a large drug distribution network. Paul Cano, 47, of New Brunswick; John Meerbaugh, 53, of North Brunswick; Gaetano Barone,…
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SuperFest focuses on special needs
Showstoppers Plus of North Brunswick will present the Super- Fest Special Bowl from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at St. Joseph High School, 145 Plainfield Road, Metuchen. There will be games, music, a meatball contest, a celebrity football toss, live performances and a talent show tailored to children with special needs. Greater Media’s Magic…
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Student with dyslexia wins national award
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A young woman from Kendall Park has received the Learning Ally National Achievement Special Honors Award. Hannah Sherman, who has dyslexia, is one of several students from across the U.S. who will receive cash awards of $2,000 in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership and service to others. Sherman graduated from the…
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