Category: Suburban News
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Little League opening day
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Little League opening day The little ones march onward during the Sayreville Little League opening-day parade on Saturday. SAYREVILLE — Fifty years of uniforms, bats, hats, cleats and balls. That’s right, Sayreville Little League is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It all began Saturday with a parade from Truman…
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Sayreville benefit raises $16K for N.Y. rescue unit
Sayreville benefit raises $16K for N.Y. rescue unit Helen Rasimowicz and her daughter Melissa, 5, watch the opening ceremonies for a benefit held at Emma L. Arleth School, Sayreville, in honor of the 12 firefighters from Staten Island’s Rescue 5 who lost their lives on Sept. 11. By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A…
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Developer’s estimates for population questioned Board told 1,504-unit Oaks plan would yield just 351 schoolchildren
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Developer’s estimates for population questioned Board told 1,504-unit Oaks plan would yield just 351 schoolchildren OLD BRIDGE — The township’s Planning Board chairman says he begs to differ with projections for population growth as presented by a consultant working for local developer John J. Brunetti Jr. Chairman Roman Sohor…
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Cliffwood Beach attractive destination for nature lovers Environmental board plans beach cleanup, fishing contest
Correspondent By jane meggitt Cliffwood Beach attractive destination for nature lovers Environmental board plans beach cleanup, fishing contest JERRY WOLKOWITZ The flora and fauna at Cliffwood Beach in Aberdeen attract a variety of migratory birds. ABERDEEN — Not far from the bustle of Route 35 is an oasis for migratory birds and waterfowl. On a…
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Sayreville trucker injured
Emergency services personnel (top) raced to the scene of an overturned cement mixer at the intersection of routes 33 and 34, Howell, on the morning of April 10. They extricated the driver of the truck, (r) Robert E. Bennett of Sayreville, and transported him to Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, for treatment of leg injuries.…
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Kids victimized by Pentagon attack to receive quilts
Staff Writer By JENNIFER DOME Kids victimized by Pentagon attack to receive quilts SAYREVILLE — Piece by piece, the members of the seventh- and eighth-grade Student Council at the Sayreville Middle School have sewn together a quilt that, through the state chapter of Project Linus, will wind up in the hands of a child victimized…
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Teacher’s service in, outside class is recognized Goal of Sayreville educator is to help children in need
Staff Writer By JENNIFER DOME Teacher’s service in, outside class is recognized Goal of Sayreville educator is to help children in need FARRAH MAFFAI Lisa Coward, who teaches at Truman School in Sayreville, is known for her patriotism and community spirit. She received the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award for 2001-02. SAYREVILLE — Anyone who thinks…
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Survey says … pool, gym, day care wanted
Survey says … pool, gym, day care wanted OLD BRIDGE — Residents have responded to a community needs survey, indicating what they would like to see in a YMCA-type recreational center. According to the residents, such a facility should offer a swimming pool, health and fitness facilities, affordable day care for preschoolers, after school care,…
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Officials debate next steps with rec center
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan OLD BRIDGE — Council members and the mayor all strongly support bringing a YMCA-type community center to the township. However, having reviewed the results of a community needs survey, the officials are split along partisan lines as to what the next steps should be. In sharing the results of…
