Category: Suburban News
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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…
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People Who Make a Difference
Volunteerism a major part of teacher BY LORI ELKINS SOLOMONCorrespondent People Who Make a Difference Volunteerism a major part of teacher’s lesson Multiple sclerosis is no match for beloved teacher Volunteerism a major part of teacher’s lesson Multiple sclerosis is no match for beloved teacher JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Spotswood High School teacher Frank Yusko devotes countless…
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Pollando says he’s game for a 2004 council run
BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Pollando says he’s game for a 2004 council run BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — On the heels of a grueling election for borough Democrats, one that brought more loss and conflict than unity, several key candidates have shifted their focus to 2004. Thomas Pollando, current president of the Borough…
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Local group headed south to perform at Sugar Bowl
BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Local group headed south to perform at Sugar Bowl BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Kelly DeNorcia, Jessica Staats and Kim Raba (top, l-r) and Michela Furey, Krystle Christiana and Meghan Furey (bottom, l-r) are headed to New Orleans. OLD BRIDGE — Six students from a local dance school will…
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Finders mourn death of Christmas seal
BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Finders mourn death of Christmas seal BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer DAWN KOCZON A harp seal found at the spillway of Duhernal Lake in Old Bridge on Christmas was photographed as it awaited transit to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. OLD BRIDGE — Billy Mateyka, who assisted in the…
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Area youths commute to work on NY stage ‘American Girls Revue’ tells story of dolls throughout history
BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Area youths commute to work on NY stage ‘American Girls Revue’ tells story of dolls throughout history BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Miriam Fried (l-r) of Milltown, Lauren Cipperly of Monroe, and Alexa Burger of Old Bridge enjoy a moment off at the Cipperly home. Don’t let their…
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Cops as Santa’s helpers assist families in need
Police lift spirits for many needy residents of Old Bridge BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The township’s finest played Santa’s elves once again Dec. 19 to the delight of children from 25 area families in need. The ninth annual holiday party sponsored by "Cops for Kids,"…
