Category: Suburban News
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Resident, developer work to resolve damage issues
Kaplan toursresident By jennifer domeStaff Writer Resident, developer work to resolve damage issues Kaplan tours resident’s home with local officials By jennifer dome Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Irene Mytnick stands in the back yard of her North Edward Street home in Sayreville, which was allegedly damaged by compacting work at the Towne Lake development, visible…
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N.J. Turnpike accident claims life of South River man, 22
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A 22-year-old borough resident died last week as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike at 1:16 a.m. July 19. Joseph M. Aschettino died July 23, four days after the accident, due to head trauma…
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Noise level at plant determined to be OK
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Noise level at plant determined to be OK By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Testing begun July 23 at the AES Red Oak power plant is continuing over a two-week period, but officials said none of the previous noise problems had resurfaced as of earlier this week. In April and…
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Fair to kick off Monday
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer Robinson’s Pig Races, a popular feature at the Middlesex County Fair, will again make an appearance. The 2002 Middlesex County Fair is sure to attract residents from throughout the region as a week of good times begins on Monday. Complete with carnival rides, pig races, a…
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County fair features traditional, new events
The schedule for the 2002 Middlesex County Fair is as follows: Thrill seekers can get their fill of fun from the many rides at the fair. The following events to be held daily: • Star Family Circus, held three times each day • Hilby — "The Skinny German Juggle Boy," three times each day •…
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Plans for 2 South River levees shown to public
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has presented plans to prevent future flooding along the South River, a marshy section of which is seen here. Local officials and U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th District) met recently with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps…
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Officials close to approving design for 9/11 memorial
Municipal complex is possible site of future memorial for residents By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A sculptured monument surrounded by gardens is just one concept under consideration by a committee appointed to create a memorial honoring the 12 township residents killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist…
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Agency plans public hearings on proposed commuter train
By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer Members of the public will have a chance to speak on NJ Transit’s Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail project. State Transportation Commissioner James Fox announced last week that starting in the fall, NJ Transit will begin a "public outreach" as part of the $4 million draft…
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Families of 9/11 victims seek new commission
E.B. resident says gov By vincent todaroStaff Writer Families of 9/11 victims seek new commission E.B. resident says gov’t agencies could have prevented day’s events By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A group of area residents who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks are hoping a new commission proposed by…
