Tag: Milltown
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Jewish Family Services offers expanded career services
The Joel Gensler Career Center at Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County, Milltown, offers professional one-on-one career services for the unemployed, underemployed, career changers, and early retirees regardless of religious affiliation. Services include career planning, job search/job readiness, resumes and cover letters, interview preparation and practice, enrichment workshops, and access to job opportunities. For…
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Milltown woman charged with arson
MILLTOWN — A 50-year-old borough woman has been charged with setting fire to her house. Karen Piciullo, who resided at 39 Pershing Ave., was charged on Sept. 6 with aggravated arson and criminal mischief. Bail was set at $150,000, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Brian Knelle…
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Local gyms help food bank refuel supplies during ‘Spoontember’
In honor of Hunger Action Month, the Middlesex County food bank has recruited several local gyms to pump up donations by hosting on-site food drives throughout September. “Food donations taper off in the summertime; that’s just the stark reality, but this season’s donations have been exceptionally lean,” Jennifer Apostol, project manager with the Middlesex County…
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Beauty is more than just skin deep when body becomes ultimate canvas
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A woman who had a mastectomy had such terrible scarring that she was unable to have reconstructive surgery afterward. She decided to instead get a tattoo of flowers, a butterfly and a ladybug to make herself less self-conscious about her initial surgery. “It gave her renewed vigor to be proud of…
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Police warn against PSE&G phone scam
MILLTOWN – Phone scammers are calling residents and pretending to be PSE&G representatives. The caller is reportedly asking for payment or service will be shut off. Do not give any information or payment, Milltown police advised.
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Provident Bank participates in ‘Green Clean Day’
The Provident Bank recently conducted its third annual “Green Clean Day,” where the company spent a day cleaning, purging paper and electronic files, as well as becoming educated on how to reduce waste and conserve energy. In total, the bank securely shredded and recycled more than 35,415 pounds of paper, had an additional 5,835 pounds of CO2…
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Recycling schedule set to change in Milltown
MILLTOWN – Recycling will take place on Aug. 24 as normal in Milltown and again on Sept. 1. A new permanent schedule will then take place with recycling pick up every other Thursday.
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Michelin tire factory demolished in Milltown
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Although Michelin, a French tire manufacturer, left its first United States location on Ford Avenue in Milltown 86 years ago, the vast 22.4-acre site has been a staple in the center of town ever since. That is why the demolition on the historic site that began on Aug. 15 is the end…
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‘Batman’ comic book writer to visit Milltown store
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — For Michael Pfeifer, providing fairness, honesty and developing a good rapport with his customers at Main Street Comics & Toys is what he attributes to reaching 25 years in business this year. “I was a kid when I opened, and I did not know anything about running a…
