Category: Suburban News
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Pair merges artwork for local library exhibit
Images of Old Bridgehusband-and-wife teamon display in E. Brunswick By dick metzgarStaff Writer Images of Old Bridge husband-and-wife team on display in E. Brunswick By dick metzgar Staff Writer photos by Jerry Wolkowitz Ken Rappoport of Old Bridge, a former photographer for The Associated Press, shot many of his prized photos during the last days…
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Special ed. school gets OK for Bordentown Ave. site
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Special ed. school gets OK for Bordentown Ave. site By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A school for students with learning disabilities will be located in the borough, thanks to the Planning Board’s Nov. 6 approval of an application by W&L Associates to site a facility on Bordentown Avenue. The…
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Split ticket vote returns council control to Dems
Makranskyre-elected; Grobelny also elected By jennifer domeStaff Writer Split ticket vote returns council control to Dems Makransky re-elected; Grobelny also elected By jennifer dome Staff Writer By electing one Democrat and one Republican for the two open seats on the Sayreville Borough Council, voters have tipped the balance of power in favor of the Democrats.…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Students from Sayreville’s Wilson Elementary School escort their Willabee mascot during the DARE and Sayreville Alliance for Family Education walk, celebrating Red Ribbon Week on Oct. 26.
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Dems retain control on freeholder board
Although disappointed, GOP candidates pleased with smaller vote margin By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer After months of visiting train and bus stations, shopping centers and town fairs, David B. Crabiel and Camille Fernicola, both incumbents on the all-Democratic Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, won re-election Tuesday. Garnering just…
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Chamber of commerce recognizes area biz leaders
By sue m. morganStaff Writer Chamber of commerce recognizes area biz leaders By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A self-employed landscaper, a supermarket proprietor and a nightclub operator were honored last week for giving back to the communities where they reside and operate their businesses. Ronald Butler, owner of ARBE Landscaping Inc.,…
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He goes against the grain, but Hoff stands by choices
Veteran councilman still learns from the younger colleagues he challenges By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Councilman Joseph G. Hoff stands along the Old Bridge Waterfront Park. The county freeholders christened a structure at the park “The Hoff Pavilion” this past August in recognition for his work in redeveloping the…
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Heart-warming response to group’s annual fund-raiser
Proceeds will help local residents payrent, utility bills By sue m. morganStaff Writer Proceeds will help local residents pay rent, utility bills By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — No one else could fit in the building when 150 supporters of Township With a Heart Inc. packed the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh…
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Sayreville candidates face off over ads, campaign donors
Dems respond to charges of acceptance of builder By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer With elections less than one week away, the political advertisements are escalating in volume and allegations are getting harsher. The Sayreville Republicans have accused Democratic Borough Council candidate Jeffrey Pawlowski of being "the developer’s best friend," while Democrats…
