Category: Suburban News
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Council pres. urges boro
to move on Council pres. urges boro to move on ‘safety issue’ Sayreville administrator: solution to street name issue may not please all By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A meeting with Old Bridge Township’s technology department did not take place last week as had been tentatively scheduled. Borough Business Administrator Jeffry Bertrand told…
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Woman’s Club members driving force behind Douglass College
State Federation stepped in to bring Mabel Smith Douglass By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer Mabel Smith Douglass, 1877-1933 Mabel Smith Douglass (1877-1933) was president of the Woman’s Club in Jersey City when she began lobbying and raising funds to establish a women’s college. So it is not surprising that, as the…
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Budget with tax increase met with some objections
Mayor points outthat 76-cent rate wouldbe same as in 1993 By sue m. morganStaff Writer Mayor points out that 76-cent rate would be same as in 1993 By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A proposed budget sporting an average property tax increase of $44 in 2004 is now in the hands of…
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Vacant Home Depot site is eyed for family center
Old Bridge policeanticipate new use will put stop to vandalism By sue m. morganStaff Writer Old Bridge police anticipate new use will put stop to vandalism By sue m. morgan Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI The former Home Depot building on Route 9 near Ernston Road has been abandoned since the home improvement center moved across…
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The doctor is out — making house calls
Visiting Physician Services delivers medical care to homebound patients By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Dr. Jon Salisbury drives 100 miles a day to visit patients, as a member of Visiting Physical Services, which provides house-call services. It’s a scene reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting: a doctor toting a black bag…
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Ciak named vice president
Kevin Ciak of N.J. School Boards Assoc. Longtime Sayreville Board of Education member Kevin Ciak has been elected as the New Jersey School Boards Association’s vice president for county activities. Ciak, 28, was named to the position during a special Delegate Assembly meeting in East Windsor in June. The previous vice president was also a…
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Watershed panel to host walking tour and picnic
The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will sponsor a walking tour/ramble and picnic in the watershed area from 2-6 p.m. on Aug. 16 beginning at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, at the southernmost end of Riva Avenue, South Brunswick. Finish time is approximate. Rain date is Aug. 17. Interested individuals will meet in the parking area located…
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Middlesex prosecutor unveils FLAP
Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan recently unveiled a county-wide initiative to apprehend fugitives from justice. The Fugitive Locator Apprehension Program (FLAP) will offer cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of any Middlesex County fugitive. Kaplan said all information on informants will remain confidential, and reminded residents not to attempt to apprehend any…
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Gasperchak farm to enter preservation program
More Monroe farmsalso being addedto state program By jamie dougherStaff Writer More Monroe farms also being added to state program By jamie dougher Staff Writer Old Bridge is expected to get its second and third farms entered into the state’s farmland preservation program and spared from development. A 62-acre farm off Cymbeline Drive and a…
