Category: Suburban News
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Man, 59, dies in accident
EAST BRUNSWICK — A township man died Monday morning when the vehicle he was driving went off the road and crashed into a tree. Police said Raymond W. Gordon, 59, of Buttonwood Drive, apparently suffered some type of medical emergency that caused him to lose consciousness and ultimately crash his car while traveling on west…
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Final four builders show
Ford Avenue proposalsMix of housing types,retail and restaurantsmay be in site By brian donahueStaff Writer Ford Avenue proposals Mix of housing types, retail and restaurants may be in site’s future By brian donahue Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Matzel & Mumford’s David Fisher shows what his company’s development would look like over the Mill Pond from…
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Low turnout marks Holt’s town meeting
Those in attendance ask about Social Securitybenefits, health care By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Those in attendance ask about Social Security benefits, health care By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Rep. Rush Holt wants to hear what’s on his constituents’ minds. "Every year in Congress, I vote on your behalf on hundreds of issues…
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Bill may help U.S. military
gain citizenship statusArea residents among those encountering status difficulties By dick metzgarStaff Writer Bill may help U.S. military gain citizenship status Area residents among those encountering status difficulties By dick metzgar Staff Writer An executive order signed by President George W. Bush and a bill introduced in the House of Representatives could make it much…
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County-wide drive takes in record amount of food
County-wide drive takes in record amount of food Almost 39 tons of canned goods and other non-perishable items were collected through the eighth annual Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) spring food drive. Students and teachers at 137 Middlesex County public and private schools participated in the food drive, which was conducted…
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Two coaches remembered
Two coaches remembered Mary Costello stands with her son, Charlie, during the dedication of the soccer fields in honor of her husband, Chuck, and Mark Shulman. The Old Bridge Girls Soccer League dedicated two soccer fields on Higgins Road in honor of Charles “Chuck” Costello and Mark Shulman Saturday morning. Both former coaches with the…
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Property tax action pushed
Legislative measureswould lead to discussionon property tax reform Legislative measures would lead to discussion on property tax reform State legislators face a daunting dilemma, according to state Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes Jr., a Democrat from Middlesex County. Many want to answer the call for property tax relief, but they know that substituting one tax for…
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Quick Chek gets initial OK for store, gasoline station
Complex would be builton site of vacant bar in Laurence Harbor section By sue m. morganStaff Writer Complex would be built on site of vacant bar in Laurence Harbor section By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A convenience store and gasoline station might soon replace a somewhat legendary watering hole. By a…
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Judge rules redistricting must stand despite appeal
Kilcomons had arguedshe was falsely denied right to file petition By jennifer domeStaff Writer Judge rules redistricting must stand despite appeal Kilcomons had argued she was falsely denied right to file petition By jennifer dome Staff Writer It’s strike two for Barbara Kilcomons. The former Sayreville Democratic county committeewoman, who recently lost an appeal to…
