Category: Suburban News
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Shows to continue as site readied for housing
Birch Hill likelyto host concerts,picnics until the fall By sue m. morganStaff Writer Birch Hill likely to host concerts, picnics until the fall By sue m. morgan Staff Writer The Birch Hill Nite Club will rock on through one more summer, says club owner Art Stock. And unless you are an ant, legendary entertainment impresario…
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Wheelchair athlete wins big in Australia tourney
By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A local high school athlete has brought home a number of laurels after representing the United States in a variety of track and swimming competitions in the Land Down Under. Jaclyn Daya, 17, placed in the top three spots of eight…
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Antarctic journey offers life lessons to Brick resident
Brookdale instructorTom Cioppa spent five weeks on research trip By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Brookdale instructor Tom Cioppa spent five weeks on research trip By karl vilacoba Staff Writer BRICK — If the Antarctica Hotel opens in the years ahead, Brick resident Tom Cioppa won’t be surprised. Cioppa, a 40-year-old political science instructor at Brookdale Community…
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Quartin presses charges in council meeting fight
The longtime meeting attendee says he may sue township for negligence By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Two men involved in a physical altercation during a recent Township Council meeting will now be duking it out in court. Abraham Quartin, who was assaulted during an April 7 meeting by…
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Insurance reform is on the horizon
By maura dowginStaff Writer Insurance reform is on the horizon By maura dowgin Staff Writer The face of the state’s automobile insurance business is expected to change within the next few weeks. New Jersey lawmakers are slated to change the state’s automobile insurance laws in an effort to bring insurance companies back to the state.…
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Community honors deceased crossing guard
Harold By jamie dougherStaff Writer Harold ‘Bud’ Brown was a longtime resident, firefighter and war vet By jamie dougher Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Sayreville American Legion Post No. 211 Commander Al Gawron (above, l-r) and members Jim Mulvey, Stanley Drwal and Adam Rosinski honor former post member and longtime Truman School crossing guard…
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Builder wants to change age limits for senior housing
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — An ordinance that already changed age restrictions for borough housing may be amended again if Matzel & Mumford has its way. The original age-restriction definition approved by the borough in 2000 allowed the builder to accept seniors age 62 and over in its Crossway…
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Sayreville taps local man as its new administrator
Council casts unanimous vote to fill post vacant since December By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — After almost five months without a business administrator, the Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday to hire a local resident to fill the position. Jeffry Bertrand was given a two-year contract with an annual…
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Discount tickets offered for St. Stan’s Carnival
Discount tickets offered for St. Stan’s Carnival Discount advance tickets will be offered for rides at the St. Stan’s Carnival, set for June 25-28 on the St. Stanislaus Kostka parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville. Advance tickets cost $10 for a 15-ticket sheet (a $6 savings) and are available after all Masses, at…
