Tag: South Brunswick
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The Arc Middlesex County celebrates 70 years of serving residents with disabilities
As the culture for people who have a disability moves away from an institutionalized setting and encourages them to be integrated into the community, The Arc provides services to help those individuals adjust to a productive life. The Arc Middlesex County runs 20 group homes and four vocational centers across the county, offers family support…
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ShopRite of South Brunswick to open on Nov. 6
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Saker ShopRites will hold a grand opening for ShopRite of South Brunswick, located in Heritage Plaza at 4154 Route 1, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6. The state-of-the-art, 72,000-square-foot supermarket will employ approximately 300 full- and part-time associates. The new ShopRite will include a…
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Harry Maher honored with street sign in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Maher Drive was dedicated at the intersection of New Road and Hastings Road on Oct. 19. Henry “Harry” Maher was born in January 1928 in Plainfield. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and he was reactivated to serve during the Korean War, where he received two Bronze Stars…
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Kendall Park man suffers fatal injuries during crash in Monroe
A 2013 Dodge Ram was traveling southbound on Daniel Road in Monroe, navigating a curve in the roadway just north of the intersection with Avenue C, around 5:12 p.m. on Oct. 28. The truck crossed over the double yellow center line and left the roadway to the left for an unknown reason, according…
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Azra Baig is an active participant in South Brunswick community
I am reaching out to the South Brunswick community to show my support and encourage others to support the re-election of Azra Baig to a third term on the South Brunswick School Board on Nov. 5. I have witnessed Azra being an active participant in the schools and our community for many years. Having…
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Survivors use expressive arts to relay messages of hope during breast cancer battles
Carl Williams “Blackout” Burns was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Upon coming home, he settled into civilian life as a commercial banker and investment advisor. Living a typical life, his world turned upside down when he woke up one morning in May 2013, scratched his chest and felt a pea-sized lump to the…
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South Brunswick gymnast brings home gold, bronze medals in trampoline from Portugal
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – An 11-year-old gymnast from South Brunswick just brought home a gold medal from a gymnastics competition in Portugal. Ava DeHanes placed first in the individual trampoline at the International Loule Cup Competition in Portugal on Oct. 12. She competed against 45 athletes from Scotland, France and several other countries. She also competed…
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Azra Baig ‘walks the talk’ in South Brunswick
I am proud and happy to support my friend and colleague, Azra Baig, for re-election to the South Brunswick Board of Education. As a nurse and tireless volunteer with many worthy organizations and causes, including the South Brunswick Municipal Alliance, Human Relations Commission and of course the Board of Education, Azra proves herself to be…
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Reader influenced by Azra Baig
My time on the South Brunswick Board of Education has been my most meaningful commitment I have had the privilege of taking part in. It was through this opportunity that I met Azra Baig. Throughout my entire experience, she always made me feel validated even though I was the youngest person in the room. She…
