Category: Suburban News
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South River, Sayreville and
Helmetta getting state aid By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer Despite the pessimistic outlook of many municipal officials over the past few months, governing bodies in several Middlesex County communities have been pleasantly surprised to learn that they will receive state aid this year. South River and Sayreville are expected to receive…
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Police establish honor guard
The newly formed Sayreville Police Department’s honor guard is sponsored by Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 98. SAYREVILLE — A newly formed police honor guard sponsored by Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 98 has been attending numerous events in and outside the borough in recent months. The honor guard was formed last winter, according to its commander,…
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Resident sets the record straight on local mysteries
Michael J. Launey By lori elkins solomon Michael J. Launey’s Web site tells of the lesser known historical tales Correspondent Michael Launey OLD BRIDGE — Strewn alongside Jake Brown Road off Route 9 in Old Bridge is a row of abandoned houses, some of which have collapsed upon themselves. Ask local teenagers what happened to…
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Arrest tally up to four
By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Two more suspects, one of whom was reported to be a member of the Pagans motorcycle gang, have been arrested and charged in connection with a double-stabbing that took place in the early hours of June 22 in the parking lot…
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Nuclear waste transport along rail lines opposed Congressional bill allows shipment to Nevada to begin in 2010
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Nuclear waste transport along rail lines opposed Congressional bill allows shipment to Nevada to begin in 2010 Sayreville and national officials expressed opposition this week to a law that will allow nuclear materials to be transported through eastern Middlesex County. The U.S. Senate approved a bill Tuesday that will allow…
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Artist finds inspiration in small towns, flag scenes
East Brunswick resident presents exhibit of photos in black & white Artist finds inspiration in small towns, flag scenes VERONICA YANKOWSKI Madeline Michelle Molinari of East Brunswick shows one of her photographs from her collection, “Red, White and Blue in Black and White.” East Brunswick resident presents exhibit of photos in black & white By…
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Taxi carjacked by rider Driver reports being asked to stop, and then being attacked by passenger
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Taxi carjacked by rider Driver reports being asked to stop, and then being attacked by passenger OLD BRIDGE — Police are searching for a man who reportedly carjacked a taxicab late Friday night after asking the driver to stop the vehicle at Morristown Road and Brighton Drive. According to…
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Officials decry apparent end to bog cleanup funds Completion of work at Marlboro’s worst toxic dump uncertain
Staff Writer By karl vilacoba Officials decry apparent end to bog cleanup funds Completion of work at Marlboro’s worst toxic dump uncertain MARLBORO — Local and national officials expressed outrage last week over funding shortfalls they say will dramatically slow or stop cleanup efforts at several state Superfund sites, including Burnt Fly Bog, Texas Road.…
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Nightclub liquor license renewed with conditions O.B. council requires security after stabbing in club parking lot
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Nightclub liquor license renewed with conditions O.B. council requires security after stabbing in club parking lot OLD BRIDGE — Based on the condition that a security guard patrol its parking lot during peak business hours, the Township Council voted 5-2 Monday to renew the liquor license for the Route…
