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Barbara Rusinko Christiansen
Mrs. Christiansen, 81, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 1, 2013, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement in 1992, she was an executive secretary with Ingersoll Rand in East Brunswick for 10 years. Surviving are her husband, Rene; a son, Joseph, of Kendall Park; a daughter, Sue and her husband,…
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CERTain safety measures
Volunteer recruits from the North Brunswick CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) complete final training drills on Nov. 2. Below left: North Brunswick Councilwoman Shanti Narra is dressed as a firefighter who will need assistance by Bill Kesselman, left, and Capt. Joe Anderson of the North Brunswick First Aid & Rescue Squad. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Networking buffet scheduled for Nov. 14
The Central Jersey Business Alliance (CJBA) will hold its Networking Buffet Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Sir John’s, 230 Washington Place, North Brunswick. The dinner is free for CJBA members or $10 for nonmembers. Reserve a seat by emailing [email protected]. For more information, call 732-690-5496.
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Kenny to fill vacancy on freeholder board
The Middlesex County Democratic Organization has nominated Woodbridge Township Council President Charles Kenny to fill a vacancy on the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Kenny will complete the term previously held by Stephen J. “Pete” Dalina, who died last month. Kenny, who was already seeking election to the freeholder board in the Nov. 5 election, was…
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Eat for Eid
Sunna Baig (from left), Mashal Anjum, Erum Shakir and Margaret Evered volunteer at Muslims Against Hunger’s Eid gala, held Oct. 19 at the Crowne Plaza Monroe. Muslims Against Hunger brings people of different faiths together around the shared value of community service and helps feed the hungry of New Jersey. PHOTO COURTESY OF ZAMIR HASSAN
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Amboy Bank employees are clad in superhero garb for the kickoff of the bank’s Spooktacular Food Drive. Taking place at all 23 of the bank’s locations, the drive will run throughout November, collecting food for key partners that include Elijah’s Promise, the Old Bridge Food Bank and the Samaritan Center.
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No change in garbage pickup on Nov. 11
There will be no interruption in garbage or recycling collection in South Brunswick on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Although township offices will be closed, the contractor will be performing normally scheduled collections.
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‘When to Call 911’ will be discussed
The South Brunswick Health Department, in partnership with South Brunswick Development Corp., will sponsor the talk, “When to Call 911.” The lecture will be held 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Charleston Place Community Room, 3424 Route 27, Kendall Park. Barbara Vaning, an EMT instructor with the Princeton HealthCare System, will discuss the best practices…
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South Brunswick to honor veterans Nov. 11
A Veterans Day Observance Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the monument in front of the South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road (Route 522), South Brunswick. Invited speakers include Mayor Frank Gambatese, Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman, the Rev. John Maltby and Rabbi Mendy Carlebach. The South Brunswick High School Viking…
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