Category: Suburban News
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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.
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Residents to fight cell tower proposal
Tower proposed at corner of Main and Schmitt streets BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Residents to fight cell tower proposal BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer Sayreville residents in close proximity to the site of a proposed cell tower are hopeful that their unified opposition will stop the proposal in its tracks. According to neighbors, concerns over unknown health…
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Firefighter leads N.J. chiefs’ group
Lifelong volunteer thrives on spontaneity,occasional thanks BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Firefighter leads N.J. chiefs’ group MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Richard Kosmoski is president of the New Jersey Volunteer Fire Chiefs Association. Lifelong volunteer thrives on spontaneity, occasional thanks BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer The job promises interrupted sleep, reheated dinners and hours of missed family time, but after…
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Mayor, councilmen on deck in Old Bridge
More than 1,000expected at swearing-in ceremony, reception BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer More than 1,000 expected at swearing-in ceremony, reception BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Residents are invited to spend New Year’s Day welcoming in a new mayor and councilman as well as the return of two incumbent councilmen. Formality and…
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Phillips talks about what’s ahead for O.B.
Mayor-elect offersviews on issuesas he takes office BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Phillips talks about what’s ahead for O.B. Jim Phillips Mayor-elect offers views on issues as he takes office BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Jim Phillips says he wants to relieve Old Bridge residents of the burden of keeping the township in business. Phillips, who…
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People Who Make a Difference
Gordon keeps former mayor BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer People Who Make a Difference Gordon keeps former mayor’s dream going Township With a Heart offers assistance with utility bills, emergencies BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Edna Gordon If Edna Gordon had her way, there would be no need for an organization such as Township…
