Author: Greater Media
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Old Bridge mulls zoning to boost jobs
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In an effort to foster more jobs for residents, the Old Bridge Township Council is expected to consider a zoning shift along major highways. Township Planner Sam Rizzo suggested during the Feb. 9 Township Council meeting that the council create Economic Development Opportunity (EDO) zones that would allow for more…
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Sammy’s Hope to host Feb. 26 grand opening
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A volunteer plays with Ralph, a Sammy’s Hope rescue. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID GAIER Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center will hold a grand opening on Feb. 26 at the Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital, where the Sammy’s Hope facility is located. Sammy’s Hope has been operating since September 2010…
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Parlin letter carriers lauded for 1 million accident-free miles
The Parlin Post Office safety ceremony featured Safety Manager James Pruim, from left, Post Office Operations Manager Michael Rizzolo, Letter Carrier John Scranton, Letter Carrier Edward Wasielewski, Postmaster Eduardo Lopez and Northern New Jersey District Manager Steven Hernandez. Scranton and Wasielewski were honored for driving 1 million accident-free miles. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNITED STATES…
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St. Patrick’s Day meal on tap at church
Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold its fundraising St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 6-8 p.m. March 7. Guests will have a choice of corned beef or spaghetti and meatballs. Boiled potatoes, bread, a beverage and dessert also will be served. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and youngsters ages 5-12.…
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Homemade kielbasa available for Easter
Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, South River, will sponsor its annual sale of fresh homemade kielbasa for Easter. Cost is $6.50 per pound. To place an order, call Debbie Jones at 732-238-0735 or email [email protected]. Pickup is set for 2-4 p.m. March 7 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Deadline…
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Middlesex County GOP seeks candidates
The Middlesex County Republican Organization (MCRO) is inviting all county residents who are interested in becoming Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election on June 2 to schedule an appearance at the candidate screening committee meeting on March 11 and the subsequent county convention on March 21. Candidates will be screened for the state general…
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County jail director pleads guilty to witness tampering
The suspended assistant director of the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center (MCACC) has pleaded guilty to charges of witness tampering in a sexual assault investigation and, in a separate case, admitted to making and carrying false police identification. Derick Stevens, 42, pleaded guilty on Feb. 10 to obstructing the administration of law or other governmental…
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College to offer program for aspiring teachers
EDISON — The New Pathways to Teaching program offers opportunities to those who have a bachelor’s degree but have not completed a traditional teachertraining program. The first step is a required course, “Introduction to the Teaching Profession: 24-Hour Program,” which is being offered at Middlesex County College from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5,…
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Dinner auction benefits Metlar-Bodine House
The Fellowship for Metlar House will host its 24th annual dinner auction to benefit the Metlar-Bodine House Museum on March 28 at the Fireside Room, Busch Dining Hall, Rutgers University Busch Campus, 608 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway. Reservations received by March 14 are $80 per person with paid membership. Tickets purchased March 15-25 are $90 per…
