Category: Suburban News
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Input sought on plan for rec center So far, ‘must-haves’ include swimming pool, two gyms, fitness center
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Input sought on plan for rec center So far, ‘must-haves’ include swimming pool, two gyms, fitness center The YMCA Community Center Steering Commit-tee has posted a survey on Old Bridge’s Web site to determine how a proposed recreational center could best serve residents’ needs. The two-page Old Bridge YMCA…
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Four seeking three seats on Board of Education Three incumbents and newcomer are seeking three-year terms
Staff Writer By JENNIFER DOME Four seeking three seats on Board of Education Three incumbents and newcomer are seeking three-year terms SAYREVILLE — The three seats open in the April 16 Board of Education election, each for a three-year term, are being sought by incumbents Ronald Van Tine, Arthur Rittenhouse and Joseph Bera, as well…
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Board OKs cell tower
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan OLD BRIDGE — The Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted a variance to two prominent communications companies to construct a 156-foot cellular phone tower in a location off Route 18. At its March 7 meeting, the board voted 7-0 to allow Nextel Communications and Sprint PCS to construct the…
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Old town hall considered for day-care center
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra JAMESBURG — Plans to turn the former municipal building on East Railroad Avenue into a child day-care center were met with a host of concerns from members of the borough’s Land Use Board at a March 14 meeting. Board members said they want to see improvements made in many…
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Self-taught artist from Ghana achieves success in States 42-year-old exhibiting works at East Brunswick municipal building
Correspondent By lori elkins solomon Self-taught artist from Ghana achieves success in States 42-year-old exhibiting works at East Brunswick municipal building VERONICA YANKOWSKI The works of local artist Kwaku Genfi, which are on display in the East Brunswick municipal building, represent the life experiences of the artist, who grew up in Ghana. SAYREVILLE — As…
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Matawan man found dead in car at routes 9 and 34
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan OLD BRIDGE — Township police believe that a missing Matawan man found dead inside his car March 13 in a ravine off Route 34 was the apparent victim of a one-vehicle accident that took place two days earlier. Police reports indicate that the body of George Falcon Jr., 27,…
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O.B. counsel urged to find way to charge host venues Attorneys say research shows other towns do not charge fees
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan O.B. counsel urged to find way to charge host venues Attorneys say research shows other towns do not charge fees OLD BRIDGE — Whether referred to as a "hosting fee," "licensing fee" or a "tax" is not important, local officials say, as long as the township can generate some…
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New committee may bring vets groups under 1 hat
New committee may bring vets groups under 1 hat Councilwoman suggests giving O.B.’s veterans a place to meet, unite By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Noting that more than 2,000 military veterans currently reside in the township, Ward 6 Councilwoman Lucille Panos has suggested forming a municipal Veterans Committee. At a council…
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Teen-ager’s condition critical after Amboy Road accident
OLD BRIDGE — A township boy remained in critical condition earlier this week following a two-vehicle accident that occurred when the car he was driving collided with an empty school bus Monday afternoon. According to police reports, Brian T. Hamill, 17, of Lexington Circle, suffered multiple injuries in the crash, which took place at approximately…
