Category: Suburban News
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SPCA won’t seek fines in alleged dog neglect case
By sue m. morganStaff Writer SPCA won’t seek fines in alleged dog neglect case By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — An animal protection agency has chosen not to fine a suspended township animal control officer and her husband, who face charges of animal cruelty for allegedly neglecting their own dogs. However, an…
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Park will offer cultural, recreational amenities
Old Bridge unveilsmaster plan for newpark on Route 516 By sue m. morganStaff Writer Old Bridge unveils master plan for new park on Route 516 By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Old Bridge’s plans to transform Peter A. Mannino Park from a huge, wooded tract fronting Route 516 westbound to a multi-use recreational park are…
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Study: 4,420 households likely to join new YMCA
Aggressive fund raising is suggested to help build facility in Mannino Park By sue m. morganStaff Writer Study: 4,420 households likely to join new YMCA By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — If they build it, it is estimated that 4,420 households will come. And those who do plan to come to the…
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Washington making plans for return
Gen. George Washington, also known as Carl Closs After 225 years, America’s first hero and general will return to celebrate the victory his forces won at Monmouth Battlefield on June 28, 1778. Gen. George Washington, who is also known as Carl Closs, an educator, soldier and business executive, will participate in the celebration and 225th…
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JEFF GRANIT Michael Decandia, a senior at Sayreville War Memorial High School, tries to walk a straight line while wearing fatal vision goggles during a DWI prevention program in Kennedy Park Tuesday.
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Liquor licenses could face rough ride at hearings
Old Bridge officialshave concerns aboutsix local establishments By sue m. morganStaff Writer Liquor licenses could face rough ride at hearings Old Bridge officials have concerns about six local establishments By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Representatives of six local watering holes could face some tough questions when the Township Council hears their…
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YMCA will be sited at Mannino Park
O.B. will also seek county funding for more rec. facilities By sue m. morganStaff Writer YMCA will be sited at Mannino Park O.B. will also seek county funding for more rec. facilities By sue m. morgan Staff Writer The Old Bridge Township Council has unanimously agreed that Peter A. Mannino Park is the best location…
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MCUA report summarizes reasons for pipe failure
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Power outages, a bolt of lightning and the deterioration of the sewer pipeline are three possible explanations for the March sewer main break that wreaked havoc in and around the Raritan River. Those possible causes were described in a study recently presented by the…
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Local band to take stage at Meadowlands fair
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Local band to take stage at Meadowlands fair By jennifer dome Staff Writer The Sayreville-based No Such Thing will perform June 23 at the Meadowlands State Fair, East Rutherford. Talent and determination are just a couple of ingredients that make the four members of No Such Thing believe in their music.…
