Category: Suburban News
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Summit to focus on
N.J. as Silicon ValleyHundreds expectedfor event hosted byU.S. Rep. Rush Holt N.J. as Silicon Valley Hundreds expected for event hosted by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt EAST BRUNSWICK — Numerous area business and government leaders will converge next week in an effort to define a plan for a better economic future in Central New Jersey. The…
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Town has worked to cap unpaid sick leave
Business administrator says police chiefis in unique position BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Business administrator says police chief is in unique position BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — More than $90,000 in accrued sick leave payable to the township’s new police chief upon his expected retirement in 18 years, stems from a…
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Tour features homes decorated and historic
BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Tour features homes decorated and historic BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Mary C. Koutis, a volunteer with the East Brunswick Museum, is the owner of an original Victorian house in Spotswood featured on the borough’s holiday house tour. EAST BRUNSWICK — Not only are the houses…
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Old Bridge pair facing drug, weapons charges
BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Old Bridge pair facing drug, weapons charges BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A local couple faces multiple drug and firearms charges after detectives from the township’s narcotics unit raided their Route 34 apartment on Nov. 25. The suspects, Lenyris Moralis, 23, and Franklin Torres, 25, of…
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Jewish prayer group celebrates ‘joyfully’
Singer and composer Craig Taubmanto perform Saturday BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Jewish prayer group celebrates ‘joyfully’ Singer and composer Craig Taubman to perform Saturday BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — As part of its mission to celebrate the Sabbath in a joyful manner, a local Jewish group will feature renowned musician Craig Taubman…
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Timing makes plant closing more difficult
E. Bruns. mom among the many struggling after job loss BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Diana Garrabrant, one of many laid-off Green Tree employees, at her East Brunswick home with (l-r) Steven, 15, Cori, 17, Anthony, 5, and Frankie, 7. E. Bruns. mom among the many struggling after job loss BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer…
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Revamped club opens doors this Saturday
David Lee Roth, Styxamong the actsscheduled for Starland BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Revamped club opens doors this Saturday David Lee Roth, Styx among the acts scheduled for Starland BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Only two months after bidding farewell to more than two decades of music at the Hunka Bunka Ballroom, the revamped…
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Food banks will receive $1.5 million in state aid
Food banks will receive $1.5 million in state aid To help serve the growing number of New Jerseyans in need of food assistance, the state will provide six regional food banks with $1.5 million, the McGreevey administration announced. The funding was given in conjunction with World Food Day and announced at a press conference organized…
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Writer forever linked to ‘Unchained Melody’
Feelings for young woman inspired words to famous song BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Writer forever linked to ‘Unchained Melody’ BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer William Stirrat (r), aka Hy Zaret, was 16 when he wrote lyrics about Mary Louise “Cookie” Pierce (above l). Alex North (above r) wrote the music to “Unchained Melody.” Ask anyone…
