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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Drop Boxes Keep Drugs Out of Wrong Hands

North Caldwell, Belleville designated permanent Project Medicine Drop locations for Essex County.

Area residents looking for a way to safely dispose of old medications no longer have to wait for semi-annual drop-off days at local police stations. Project Medicine Drop, an initiative of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, expanded to West Essex this month with a new drop-off site established in North Caldwell. Just inside the entrance to the North Caldwell Police Department at 136 Gould Ave., a white metal box similiar to a mailbox has been placed for the public to dispose of unwanted and expired prescription drugs. Drop-offs can be made question-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The box is under 24-hour camera surveillance and is locked and bolted to the ground, according to Chief Mark Deuer. "They wanted in Essex to get…

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Fraud Prevention Seminar in Caldwell Tomorrow

New Jersey Division of Consumer Fraud sponsoring free senior consumer rights and fraud prevention talk at Caldwell Community Center.

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Fraud is sponsoring a free consumer rights and fraud prevention seminar on Thursday at the Caldwell Community Center.  The seminar will cover how to be protected from home improvement fraud, telemarketing and charities fraud, identity theft and Internet scams as well as other related topics.  The seminar, which will include a complimentary breakfast, will be held at the Caldwell Community Center, 1 Provost Square in Caldwell, from 10 a.m. to noon. Seniors interested in attending the seminar must RSVP to 973-228-7665 or click here for more information.

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8:25 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

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