Category: Suburban News
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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…
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Area schools reflect diversity of communities
By jeanette M. engStaff Writer Educators say students from different ethnic backgrounds provide cultural richness By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Leonard Peng (l-r), Jennifer Liu, Gloria Epstein and Martin Lagoduke learn about what things are hot, cold, soft or hard in Jennifer Grogan’s ESL class, one of eight classes in the English…
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Soccer parent accepts pretrial intervention
By mark rosmanStaff Writer Soccer parent accepts pretrial intervention By mark rosman Staff Writer A Middletown resident who was charged with attacking a coach during a youth soccer tournament held in Marlboro in August has entered a pretrial intervention program. According to Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Robert A. Honecker Jr., John Nolan Jr. of…
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Connecting industry is goal for independent producer
Old Bridge film company among those seeking to improve N.J. movie scene By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Connecting industry is goal for independent producer George Taglianetti Old Bridge film company among those seeking to improve N.J. movie scene By clare MARie celano Staff Writer What New Jersey resident wouldn’t want to see the landscapes and…
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Another convenience store robbed by armed suspect
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Another convenience store robbed by armed suspect By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A man holding a large knife and possessing a gun robbed the Reddy’s convenience store on Route 35 north Feb. 7, according to police reports. The black male, described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall with…
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New tool gives public info., voice on issues
By vincent todaroStaff Writer New tool gives public info., voice on issues By vincent todaro Staff Writer Residents who feel powerless in attempting to influence government officials regarding education issues may have a new weapon. East Brunswick Board of Education member Patrick Sirr is an active proponent of a recently created information service called Citizen…
