Category: Suburban News
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Board nearing vote on plan for 1,500-unit development
OLD BRIDGE — The long hours of testimony presented by planners, architects, engineers and other professionals representing local developer John J. Brunetti Sr. in his quest to construct a large-scale residential and commercial development may finally be coming to an end. If all of that testimony is wrapped up by the board’s 11 p.m. curfew…
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Police, mayor dispute issues surrounding ice arena super
By sue m. morganStaff Writer Police, mayor dispute issues surrounding ice arena super By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Allegations of theft against a veteran employee of the municipal ice arena continue to be investigated by the township’s Police Department now that the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office has turned the case over…
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Smallpox vaccinations present risks to some
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Smallpox vaccinations present risks to some By jennifer dome Staff Writer While naturally occurring breakouts of the smallpox disease were eradicated by 1980, government officials are preparing the nation for a possible reappearance of the disease by way of bioterrorism. The national Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta describes smallpox…
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Vet helps keep retired racehorses healthy
Dubbed an By jane meggittStaff Writer Dubbed an ‘unsung hero’ for work with local charity foundation By jane meggitt Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Millstone veterinarian Steven Bokman draws blood for a test from a horse at Showplace Farms in Millstone recently. To an organization that works to keep retired racehorses out of the slaughterhouse, Millstone…
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Friends of car crash victim plan benefit event
By sue m. morganStaff Writer Friends of car crash victim plan benefit event By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Daniel Vulpis OLD BRIDGE — By giving him a second chance at life, friends and family of township resident Daniel Vulpis are eager to let others know how much the aspiring filmmaker has given to the…
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Clearing roads a team effort in O.B.
Snow-removal crews worked up to 26-hour shifts on primary roads By sue m. morganStaff Writer Clearing roads a team effort in O.B. DAWNMARIE SANNWALDT For cousins Nick Conforti, of Sarasota, Fla., and Jason Wlazlowski of Sayreville, there was no sense in staying inside Monday afternoon when the snow finally let up, leaving nearly 2 feet…
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Control of governing body lost as result of discord
Democrats discussfeelings behind friction, division among the four elected By jennifer domeStaff Writer Control of governing body lost as result of discord Democrats discuss feelings behind friction, division among the four elected By jennifer dome Staff Writer Though the Sayreville Democratic Party has had its share of ups and downs over the years, one might…
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Storm causes hectic days for stores, restaurants
By sue m. morganStaff Writer Storm causes hectic days for stores, restaurants By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Other than the steady snowfall that was burying all cars and surfaces outside, Sunday and Monday were normal days at Charlie Shakoor’s ShopRite stores. Like a squirrel gathering acorns for a harsh winter, Shakoor…
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Members sought for new
Blue Ribbon Committee By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Board of Education is seeking volunteers to serve on its fourth Blue Ribbon Committee and provide input on solving the problem of overcrowding at Sayreville War Memorial High School. The district is expected to hold a referendum later this year…
