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Residence uninhabitable due to stove fire, construction issues
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A fire that began on the stove at a Grissom Avenue residence has left the home uninhabitable. The North Brunswick Police Department and the North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to 961 Grissom Ave. around 6:07 p.m. on March 16, according to a statement prepared by the police department. Upon arrival of…
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Family thanks first responders for livesaving measures during fire
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — There were rounds of applause all around as police, police dispatch, fire, emergency medical services and a quick-thinking neighbor were recognized for their selfless efforts in saving a man during a house fire in January. Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry presented proclamations for the neighbor and public…
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Local students gain honor roll at St. Peter’s Prep
James C. DeAngelo, ’85, Principal of Saint Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, has announced that the following local residents earned honor roll status and other academic awards for the third marking period of 2016-2017: Edison: Kieran Scanlon, ’19 earned Second Honors. Metuchen: Luke Morrison, ’20 earned Second Honors. Woodbridge: Justin Scocco, ’19 earned an Honorable…
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Jackson to put liquor license up for sale
By Michael Benavides Staff writer JACKSON – Township Council members have authorized the sale of a plenary retail liquor license through public auction. The minimum bid for the license will be $375,000. The holder of a plenary retail distribution license may only sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off the licensed premises. Council members voted on…
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Hazlet Land Use Board decides on cases
By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent Hazlet’s Land Use Board met on March 16 to memorialize two old cases and decide on a new one. The board approved DeVimy Equities’ request for a use variance to construct a 2,688-square-foot Popeye’s restaurant with a drive-thru and Girgis & Girgis’ request for amending a site plan and variance to…
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Cell tower hearing postponed in Manalapan
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment will reschedule a hearing on an application from a company that wants to construct a wireless communications facility on Millhurst Road. An application proposing the construction of a cellular communications tower has been submitted by New York SMSA Limited Partnership, doing business…
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Congressman should oppose healthcare proposal
The TRyanCare health bill proposed legislation is designed to increase the cost of healthcare for seniors, the poor and those who are ill. It rewards the rich, young and healthy. It allows healthcare insurers to lavish millions of prescription dollars on executive salaries and perks; a prescription that violates every promise made by candidate Donald…
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Drug distribution suspects indicted by grand jury
A Monmouth County grand jury has returned a 100-count indictment charging a dozen people for their alleged roles in a Freehold area drug distribution ring involving heroin, cocaine, marijuana and prescription medications. In addition, 33 people were charged with drug possession and conspiracy offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced on March 16. A…
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Chhange presents program at Brookdale
The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education (Chhange) will hold a new program, “Muslim Women in Our Community” at Brookdale Community College (BCC), 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft. The program will take place at 7 p.m. on March 22. The program will be held in Navesink rooms one and two at the Warner Student Life…
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