Category: Suburban News
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Redmond’s try to change vote delayed by council
Budget for 2003 would have to be rescindedand reintroduced By sue m. morganStaff Writer Budget for 2003 would have to be rescinded and reintroduced By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Nervous about jeopardizing its application for $4.5 million in state aid, the Township Council tabled a motion to permit council Vice President…
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Sohor files ethics complaint against Redmond for vote
Former councilman asks ethics board to review vote on budget By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Acting as a private citizen, Planning Board Chairman and former Ward 2 Councilman Roman Sohor has filed a complaint with the township clerk’s office charging council Vice President Larry Redmond with…
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Residents told levy plan will block flooding
Having held publicmeetings, Army Corps can enter design phase By jennifer domeStaff Writer Having held public meetings, Army Corps can enter design phase By jennifer dome Staff Writer Although many residents are pleased to see a plan that will help prevent the flooding of the South River, some are wondering why it has taken so…
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New super discusses ways of making lifelong learners
In pre-first-day speech, Nicole Okun asks staff to think outside the box By sue m. morganStaff Writer New super discusses ways of making lifelong learners By sue m. morgan Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Old Bridge Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nicole Okun addresses staff during an in-service day on Tuesday. OLD BRIDGE — About halfway through…
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New principal at Arleth enjoying his first days
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI The new principal of Sayreville’s Emma L. Arleth Elementary School, Edward Aguiles, sits in his office amid pictures of his family and other memorabilia. SAYREVILLE — Elementary school students at the Emma L. Arleth School, Washington Road, will see a smiling face this year…
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Middle school greets new school year with changes
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Middle school greets new school year with changes By jennifer dome Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI New Vice Principal Donna Jakubik has made herself at home in her office at the Sayreville Middle School, located on Washington Road. SAYREVILLE — With the new school year set to begin next week, changes are…
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Telling tales of ships wrecked at sea
Lifesaving stations played critical role in successful rescues By sherry conohanStaff Writer Telling tales of ships wrecked at sea By sherry conohan Staff Writer Now the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, this lifesaving station played a critical role in maritime safety for the region. The lifesaving stations of the New Jersey coast and the derring-do of…
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Councilman’s vote at issue in adding 12 new officers
Panos questions ethics of Redmond By sue m. morganStaff Writer Councilman’s vote at issue in adding 12 new officers By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Emphasizing that police officers should be hired based on qualifications rather than personal connections, Old Bridge Ward 6 Councilwoman Lucille Panos is accusing Council Vice President Larry Redmond of nepotism…
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Debate rages over zoning of 2 adjacent businesses
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Residents questioned the Borough Council during its meeting Monday night as to whether the governing body is friendly to small businesses. Resident Barbara Kilcomons told council members that businesses are expected to pay too much money to the borough in order to receive the…
