Category: Suburban News
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Kings Sports gets green
light for Rte. 9 propertyComplex for bowling,food, shopping, etc., will have parking for 400 By sue m. morganStaff Writer light for Rte. 9 property Complex for bowling, food, shopping, etc., will have parking for 400 By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — If all goes as planned, the Kings Sport Plaza family entertainment…
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Saying thanks with Thin Mints
SAYREVILLE — With the second anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at hand, one group of local Girl Scouts can say they did their part to help some of those most affected by the terrorist strikes, namely, New York City firefighters. Members of Sayreville’s Junior Girl Scout Troop 1735 personally distributed some 150 boxes of…
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East Brunswick veteran gets national legion post
New vice chairman to highlight contributionsof Chinese-Americans By dick metzgarStaff Writer New vice chairman to highlight contributions of Chinese-Americans By dick metzgar Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Fang A. Wong has assumed a national leadership position with the American Legion. EAST BRUNSWICK — Fang A. Wong is a man on a mission to improve conditions for…
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O.B. says no to golf course referendum
Councilman to seek public input anyway, as plans move forward By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Old Bridge officials say they want to hear from residents on important issues, but they will not be asking voters their opinions on a proposed public golf course this fall. With six members present…
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Police pursue leads in murder of Laurence Harbor man, 68
By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Jeff Granit Flowers adorn the doorstep of 795 Summerfield Ave, Laurence Harbor, the home of Richard Maskevich, 68. A motorcycle enthusiast and retired General Motors worker, Maskevich was found dead Sept. 3. OLD BRIDGE — Authorities continuing to investigate last week’s murder of a…
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Around the block
Around the block PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Matthew Adimando (above), 4, plays in a firetruck during a block party on Elaine Court in Old Bridge Saturday. Neighbors donated goods to a local food bank during the event. At right, 20-month-old Matthew Bruchez, in the arms of his father, Don, reacts to the loud sirens of…
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Sayreville gears up for inaugural 5-Miler Race
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Sayreville gears up for inaugural 5-Miler Race By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Coordinators of this weekend’s Sayreville 5-Miler are hoping the inaugural event will become a long-standing tradition for the community. "This is a very well-organized and extremely supported event," said borough resident Lee J. Becker-Cirelli, who helped coordinate…
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Block grant earmarked for street improvement
Sayreville to seekadditional money for historical society building By jennifer domeStaff Writer Sayreville to seek additional money for historical society building By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The borough will receive $288,000 in a Community Development Block Grant that officials say will be used to pay for improvements on Kupsh Street. Councilwoman Phyllis Batko,…
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Hearing on Raceway Park track moved to October
By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A Planning Board hearing on a partially constructed multi-use track at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park was postponed last week, much to the dismay of several Manalapan residents who turned out to voice opinions on the matter. Addressing the board at…
