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Orders being taken for pierogi, blintz sale
St Stanislaus Kostka’s Rosary Altar Society will accept orders for pierogies and blintzes through Dec. 14. The choices for pierogies are cheese (cottage cheese), potato, potato and cheddar cheese, potato and onion, sauerkraut and sauerkraut mushroom. They are sold 12 per package for $4.85. The choices for blintzes are cheese, apricot, blueberry, cherry and strawberry.…
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Grants help fund post-Sandy transportation costs
The school districts in Sayreville and South River will receive federal funds to provide school transportation to students displaced by superstorm Sandy. Sayreville was awarded $26,499 and South River was granted $2,018, according to a Nov. 26 announcement by the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE). Most of the funding will cover past and anticipated…
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Forever families recognized on National Adoption Day
Zach Goodlow’s lasting bond with his parents was made official Nov. 22 during National Adoption Day. According to the National Adoption Day website, there are more than 100,000 children in foster care waiting for families. Reports show that more than 60 percent stay in foster care for two to five years, and another 20 percent…
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Adoptive children, parents celebrate joint future together
Middlesex County celebrates National Adoption Day By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Zach and his mother Ann Goodlow of Monroe await the start of the ceremony at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold, where 25 families finalized the adoptions of children ranging in age from 4-14. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR For 17 children and three adults…
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Navigating health care reform
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The shaky ground surrounding the enrollment process for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has given birth to an entire industry of professionals whose sole purpose is to guide prospective health care purchasers through the labyrinth of “Obamacare.” Health insurance has become more accessible for many New Jersey residents thanks to…
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Residents request speed bumps in Sayreville
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A group of Sayreviille residents have petitioned borough officials to install speed bumps on two streets they say are being used for cut-through traffic. The petition, signed by more than 60 residents, calls for the installation of the traffic-calming devices on Wisniewski Road and Clark Street, which are located between…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Daniel Passafiume of Parlin purchased 50 turkeys and 50 hams from ShopRite to donate to St. Bernadette’s Parish of Parlin for local families in need. See story, page 8.
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The RAV is the rave
Toyota’s RAV4 compact crossover remains a popular choice for its stylish profile and excellent road manners By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The compact Toyota RAV4 crossover SUV received a full redesign last year with fresh styling and myriad mechanical improvements, but perhaps the biggest news in a segment that’s already crammed with worthy models was…
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Q&A
Plug options with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve recently moved to a condominium with internal parking. There are several hybrid cars in the garage. In preparation for the next generation of plug-ins/electric cars, I’ve been trying to compile a list of current and proposed plug-ins to present to the board of directors. The object is to…
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