Publisher announces discontinuation of the Brick Township Bulletin
     As of the last week of January, Greater Media Newspapers will discontinue publication of the Brick Township Bulletin. Greater Media Newspapers will also cease publication of the Woodbridge Sentinel in Middlesex County.
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Razing of prison adds to state’s crushing debt
     If Gov. Jon Corzine is still wondering why he lost his bid for a second term, he need look no further than his decision to close and raze Camden’s Riverfront State Prison. The decision is yet another glaring example of Trenton’s absolute disregard for taxpayers, as it is a stark and blatant waste of their hard-earned money.
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Start year with resolutions that show your kids you care
     January is always a time of resolutions that many times go unfulfilled before February gets here! I am calling on all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and anyone who cares for a young person to make a commitment to a new kind of resolution — a New Year’s resolution to talk with your kids about drugs and alcohol.
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Be cautious with house pets during winter time
     Winter has descended, with plummeting temperatures and chill winds that will require special attention to your pet’s well-being. Dogs and cats are subject to many of the same effects that humans feel during winter, including frostbite and dry, itchy skin. Consider the many simple steps you can take to keep your pet healthy and comfortable.
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Poison information, education system needs protection
     “Never look a gift horse in the mouth,” but that is exactly what the state of New Jersey has recently done by cutting funds to the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), and potentially foregoing federal funds of over $150,000. The federal funds come with strings attached and cannot be accessed without the state commitment of dollars.
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