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  • Affordable Care Act helps domestic-violence victims

    October is a month dedicated to the awareness of domestic violence. This is a time to recognize the terrible destruction of relationships and the suffering within families that can follow intimate-partner violence. This violence is one of the most underreported crimes in the U.S., victimizing one in four women. Did you know that only 25…

  • Make sure weddings are animal-friendly

    Fall is a beautiful time for weddings, and I encourage soon-to-wed couples to make sure their special day is as lovely for animals as it is for them by avoiding cruel butterfly and dove releases. Butterflies are extremely delicate and sensitive, yet some companies sell them as party favors. They are stuffed into envelopes or…

  • Safe-streets policies protect seniors

    With more and more people involved in outdoor activities including bicycling, jogging and simply walking to where we need to go, New Jersey is now ranked as the eighth healthiest state in the nation. So it was wonderful to hear from state Transportation Secretary James Simpson that the Christie administration is actively promoting policies and…

  • Affordable Care Act to benefit many

    Oct. 1 of this year was the beginning of the signup period for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). New Jersey residents can use several informative websites, such as www.healthcare.gov, planned parenthood.org or healthlaw answers.aarp.org, to learn more and enroll. These sites will have information on federal assistance that will help pay for premiums. They also…

  • No change in garbage pickup Nov. 5

    There will be no interruption in garbage or recycling collection in South Brunswick on Election Day, Nov. 5. Contact the Public Works Department with any questions at 732-329-4000, ext. 7260.

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    World of Beer (WOB) will open its first location in New Jersey at 335 George St., New Brunswick, on Nov. 4. Located across from the State Theatre, WOB will have more than 500 bottles of beer and 50 rotating taps. A 500-square-foot patio adds to the 4,000-square-foot tavern, which is open Sunday through Wednesday from…

  • Chicken dish among reasons more students buying lunch

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer This text will be replaced NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township’s school district is seeing an upsurge in the number of school lunches ordered by students. The reason that lunch orders are up by as many as 7,500 is being attributed in part to the chicken bowl meal that is served…

  • After-Halloween party held at Legion Nov. 1

    The American Legion Lt. John Farnkopf Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, will host an after-Halloween party at 7 p.m. Nov. 1. There will be music, party specials and prizes. A costume contest will take place at 10 p.m. The free event is open to anyone over age 21.

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