Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Bill honoring fallen Woodbridge firefighter signed into law
Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale that would designate State Highway 184 in Woodbridge Township as “Bruce Turcotte Memorial Highway,” in honor of a local firefighter of nearly four decades who died in the line of duty in 2012, has been signed into law. “Although he is gone from the community, Chief Turcotte will…
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Student art exhibit to be held March 26 to April 12
Artwork from high school students in Woodbridge will be on exhibit from March 26 to April 12 at Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. A reception and award ceremony will be held April 12 from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 732-634-0413.
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Jackson responds to DEP, offers more sites to Green Acres
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Several months after municipal officials received a letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) outlining stewardship concerns the state had at Jackson’s Vista Center and Camp Joy properties, the town’s representatives said they have submitted a plan that could alleviate some of those issues. Business Administrator Helene Schlegel…
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Warriors looking to wrap up Independent Division title
By Wayne Witkowski New Egypt High School’s girls basketball team, coming off two Burlington County Scholastic League division championships, enters this week strutting off an 11-1 start and closing in on an Independent Division championship with four division games left on the schedule. “We have a lot of good wins under our belt. I’m happy…
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Weichert of Howell recognizes DeFusco and Masher
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Howell office was recognized for exceptional industry success during the month of December. The office led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, for new home dollar volume. In addition, sales associates Philip “Phil” DeFusco and Rajeshri “Raj” Masher…
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Police investigating pro KKK fliers
Red Bank police are currently investigating complaints of Klu Klux Klan fliers placed on residents homes as a bias incident, according to borough Chief of Police Darren McConnell. Dozens of complaints were received by police regarding the fliers, starting on Sunday night at around 10 o’clock and into Monday morning. “Sunday night we were made…
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Lady Knights look to keep progressing on court
By Warren Rappleyea Heading into the final weeks of the regular season, Old Bridge High School’s girls basketball team sits at 6-6 and coach Dan Damino believes the best is yet to come. It’s been a season of streaks for the Lady Knights. Old Bridge opened the season by winning one of its first four…
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Newcomer, familiar face join Old Bridge school board
Kathy Chang Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Incumbent Salvatore DiPrima, former board member Richard J. Dunn and newcomer Jeffrey Dynof were sworn in to their seats on the Old Bridge Board of Education on Jan. 20. The three board members were the top vote getters in the November school board election. Longtime board member Matthew Sulikowski and incumbent Kevin…
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Bombers’ Kersting claims individual GMC bowling crown
By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys bowling team is well known for its success, but the girls team is making a name for itself this winter and top bowler Mary Kate Kersting won the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) individual title. Sayreville’s girls team is 13-2 and sits in second place in the…
