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Dr. Joseph D’Angiolillo was named “Chiropractor of the Year” by the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors at its annual Fall Summit in New Brunswick. D’Angiollilo, who has an office on Clyde Road, has been a chiropractor since 1984. He received the award the weekend of Oct. 31. “Dr. D’Angiolillo had served the ANJC as a three-term president, continues to serve …

The Willow Creek Rehab and Care center on Easton Avenue held its inaugural vendor fair fundraiser on Nov. 5. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for the Alzheimer’s Association, in recognition of National Alzheimer’s Month. Mindi Salvo, the center’s recreation director, said that 25 vendors signed up for the event. Money was raised from vendor’s fees, plus a food concession, …

More than 65 pounds of candy will be sent to U.S. troops serving overseas as a result of the recent candy buy-back at Advanced Dental Arts on Easton Avenue. Held on Nov. 3 and 4, this is the fourth year Dr. Joseph Haddad and his staff have held the event. Haddad said the initial 65 pounds will be sent out …

Troops serving overseas will once again be the beneficiaries of candy collected during the annual Halloween Candy Buyback at Advanced Dental Arts, 738 Easton Ave. The buyback will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Nov. 3 and 4. Dr. Joseph Haddad and his staff have been buying back Halloween candy for several years. In the past two years, the practice …

Unity Bank will hold its annual customer pumpkin decorating contest from Oct. 13 through Oct. 28. One prize of a $25 VISA gift card will be awarded each day from Oct. 19 through Oct.31. To enter, bank customers can visit a Unity Bank branch starting on Oct. 13 and pick up a free pumpkin. Decorate the pumping as you see …

Health screenings, healthy food preparation tips and a blood drive were some of the highlights Oct.1 at the “Workplace Health & Wellness Expo” held at Anew Wellness on Davidson Avenue. The event, which kicked off “Healthier Somerset Month,” was attended by several hundred people during the course of the day. Organized by the Somerset County Business Partnership’s Workplace Wellness Committee, the …

The new North American headquarters of a multi-national flavors and extracts company was showcased Sept. 29 with food samplings and tours. Activ International, a leader in natural and organic flavors for the food industry, will consolidate its current locations in Middlesex into one 40,000-square-foot facility on Worlds Fair Drive. The new headquarters will include a “state-of-the-art plant,” featuring new technologies …

For Del Greene, the opening of a Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa franchise is the realization of a long-held dream. “I always wanted to create upscale spas,” the Short Hills resident said. “I always loved going to the higher-end spas.” “For me, having a massage every month is part of my lifestyle,” he said. “It’s pretty important to …

Snyder’s Farm on South Middlebush Road kicked off its annual Fall Festival Sept. 26. The festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends through Nov. 1 features pony rides, go-carts, corn boxes, a corn maze and other attractions. CT’s Bar-B-Que is on hand with a food truck , and another truck offers locally made ice cream and …

The Somerset County Business Partnership Financial Services Special Interest Group (FiSIG) will present a timely and informative workshop, “Caring for Those Who Can’t – The Need for Long-Term Care” on Thursday, September 24, 2015. The workshop is scheduled for 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. and will take place in the newly renovated main conference room at the Somerset County Business …