Category: Suburban News
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New plan would provide riverfront attractions
New plan would provide riverfront attractions A Raritan Riverfront Strategy Plan recently released by Middlesex County officials focuses on the river as a regional destination for recreational boaters. New Brunswick Landing, a proposed transient docking area for boats, will become the project catalyst for using the entertainment and cultural attractions in New Brunswick, according to…
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Woodbridge native wants to put party scene to ‘Sleep’
BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer Woodbridge native wants to put party scene to ‘Sleep’ BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Those who like to end the long work week with a Friday night of clubbing can now go to Sleep. Sleep is the area’s newest nightclub — with a twist. Instead of a server delivering…
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Town mulls circles, humps and bumps
Old Bridge officialsseeking ways to slow traffic on some roads BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Town mulls circles, humps and bumps Old Bridge officials seeking ways to slow traffic on some roads BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Speed humps might be a last resort to discourage speeding on local roads, but…
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Memorial dedicated to township’s veterans
BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A bronzed Revolutionary War soldier now watches over the parking lot at the township’s municipal center. The new 8-foot-high statue was unveiled during a brief dedication ceremony under cloudy skies Tuesday afternoon, Veterans Day, before over 300 onlookers. The statue, dressed…
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Failure to pay unused sick leave causes rift
Meeting halted after3 officials leave daisin apparent disgust BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Failure to pay unused sick leave causes rift Meeting halted after 3 officials leave dais in apparent disgust BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer The new Old Bridge police chief continues to await payment of unused sick leave that he has earned over 25 years of…
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Charges mount against two burglary suspects
BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Charges mount against two burglary suspects BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer Charges continue to mount for two men allegedly responsible for dozens of recent burglaries throughout Middlesex County. John Golka, 30, of Sayreville, and Michael Crawford, 38, of South River have been charged with crimes in four Middlesex County municipalities as…
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Place of reflection and remembrance
Place of reflection and remembrance PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Zach McGinnis, 16, of Woodbridge, takes a look at the new memorial’s centerpiece. In recognition of not only the victims of Sept. 11, but of all those lost to terrorist acts and our soldiers fighting in the war on terrorism, the Middlesex County Victims of…
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Doh! TV writer one of two grads honored
Co-producer of ABC shows, TV writer returns to South River BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Doh! TV writer one of two grads honored BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer Frank Mula SOUTH RIVER— While fulfilling his dream of becoming a television scriptwriter in Hollywood, Frank Mula became a success story in his own hometown. The entrance to…
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff A bronze eagle looks out toward New York City from Middlesex County’s Victims of Terrorism Memorial, Sayreville, following a dedication ceremony Friday. See story, page 18.
