Category: Suburban News
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Expired hiring list subject of debate
Phillips, Collow seekto bring police forceup to 104 officers BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Phillips, Collow seek to bring police force up to 104 officers BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer At least seven new officers could be patrolling Old Bridge by the fall if they are enrolled in the police academy class that begins…
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Old Bridge zoners question cell tower
Nearby residentsrallying in oppositionto its construction BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Old Bridge zoners question cell tower Nearby residents rallying in opposition to its construction BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Amboy Road neighbors Kevin Pruneau and Luis Medeiros have studied scientific research and believe the only way to avoid harmful effects…
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Comic says laughter softens life’s curves
Old Bridge writer turns gift of making people laugh into careerCorrespondent BY LORI ELKINS SOLOMON Old Bridge writer turns gift of making people laugh into career Correspondent Comedian Al Caz, of Old Bridge, provides some laughs during a recent roast. As a young boy, comedian Al Caz enjoyed entertaining his family with impersonations of his…
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Milltown couple rescued from early morning fire
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A fire that destroyed a borough home early Saturday began with a lit match meant for a cigarette. The blaze spread through the house and caused minor injuries to the couple who lived there. The husband and wife, who is wheelchair-bound, were rescued by…
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Sayreville reorganizes with council split 3-3
Republican O BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Republican O’Brien will cast deciding vote in the event of a tie BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The borough’s elected and appointed leaders gathered to officially accept their positions for 2004 during a New Year’s Day reorganization meeting. "Both parties worked very hard to accomplish all they…
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‘Pay-to-play’ revised in new mayor’s order
Phillips also issuesanti-nepotism order BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer ‘Pay-to-play’ revised in new mayor’s order Phillips also issues anti-nepotism order BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — If a contractor has what it takes to do the job in Old Bridge, Mayor Jim Phillips wants to be able to hire that attorney, engineer…
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Freeholders tighten up county ethics rules
New regulations subject to review by Ethics Board and state officials BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer New ethics regulations approved last week by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will eliminate nepotism in county government, officials said. In addition, the new regulations also ban no-bid contracts for certain public officials for a…
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Phillips, council get to work on first day
Mayor sets timetableto plan for O.B. BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Phillips, council get to work on first day Mayor sets timetable to plan for O.B.’s O&Y property BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer In his inaugural address, Old Bridge’s new mayor challenged the newest member of the Township Council to find a profitable use…
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Victoria Rodriguez, 8, of Cranbury tries a trick as she skates at the Old Bridge Ice Arena during open skating hours Friday.
