Category: Suburban News
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Case against former ice arena boss closed
Longtime Old Bridgeemployee was accusedof stealing last year BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Case against former ice arena boss closed Longtime Old Bridge employee was accused of stealing last year BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office has closed its file on the township’s 14-month-old case against its…
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Concert will benefit legendary drummer
Headliner in Neptuneto host area musiciansas boost for Vini Lopez BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Headliner in Neptune to host area musicians as boost for Vini Lopez BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer At least a dozen Jersey Shore-based musical acts are banding together to assist one of the founders of the Asbury Park rock…
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‘McGruff’ helps kids take bite out of crime
BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer ‘McGruff’ helps kids take bite out of crime BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Phoebe Curry (front, left) and Emily LaMonica, both kindergartners at Sayreville’s Truman School, sing along to “Users Are Losers” with crime dog McGruff during the kindergarten safety program April 21. SAYREVILLE — Truman Elementary School…
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Old Bridge board gets
new pres., new memberJohn Allen, 21, takesseat as board elects Hopman president BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer new pres., new member John Allen, 21, takes seat as board elects Hopman president BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A district graduate who three years ago served as the student representative to the Board…
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$1.15 million bond for park access OK’d
Old Bridge movescloser to openingMannino Park BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Old Bridge moves closer to opening Mannino Park BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Access to the long-awaited Peter A. Mannino Park is a step closer, thanks to the Township Council’s unanimous approval of a $1.15 million bond ordinance to fund…
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Ratepayer presentation scheduled in Metuchen
Ratepayer presentation scheduled in Metuchen METUCHEN — New Jersey’s ratepayer advocate will deliver a consumer education presentation to the public on how to reduce utility bills with easy energy conservation tips for the home and office. The public presentation, scheduled for May 12 at 7 p.m. at Metuchen Borough Hall, 212 Durham Ave., will also…
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Kids are first to test new Victory Bridge
New span replacing80-year-old structureto open in June BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer New span replacing 80-year-old structure to open in June BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Davon Jackson glances up at the new bridge, as Tom Hardell, president of the George Harms Construction Co., Howell, addresses the students. SAYREVILLE — Weeks are running…
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‘Average Joe’ using fame to boost charity efforts
Adam Mesh enjoyingnotoriety gained fromspot on reality TV show BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Adam Mesh enjoying notoriety gained from spot on reality TV show BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer Adam Mesh Life seems to be going well for one of Marlboro High School’s most famous alumni, Adam Mesh. Mesh, the star of the NBC-TV prime…
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Old Bridge builder critical of rezoning
He complains town should have consulted him on senior housing BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Old Bridge builder critical of rezoning BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Local developer John J. Brunetti says municipal officials should have consulted him before they crafted and adopted an ordinance to rezone four locations for active…
