Category: Suburban News
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Checkers makes its case to locate on Route 516 Zoning Board will hear residents’ concerns at April 4 meeting
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Checkers makes its case to locate on Route 516 Zoning Board will hear residents’ concerns at April 4 meeting OLD BRIDGE — Hungry motorists driving along Route 516 in the township’s Browntown section might eventually have more choices for a quick bite if a 1950s-style Checkers joins Dairy Queen…
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Police will get equipment to stop off-road vehicles
Staff Writer By jennifer dome SAYREVILLE — In a narrow vote, the Borough Council has approved an ordinance prohibiting the use of off-road recreation vehicles on borough-owned property. The ordinance met opposition from the two Democrats on the council, Thomas Marcinczyk and Thomas Pollando, as well as from Republican Phyllis Batko. The vote of Republican…
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Marine recovering after Afghan crash
Cedar Ridge H.S. grad among five hurt in chopper accident By sue m. morgan Staff Writer A U.S. Marine Corps captain who grew up in Old Bridge was one of five men injured Sunday when their helicopter crashed in Afghan-istan, killing two other servicemen. Capt. William J. Cody, 30, formerly of Old Bridge, was injured…
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Raceway Park to hold Harley event Council told the Eagles will not perform at 3-day festival
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Raceway Park to hold Harley event Council told the Eagles will not perform at 3-day festival After hearing from Raceway Park representatives that the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for three days in August will "put Old Bridge on the map," the Old Bridge Township Council voted Tuesday to…
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Sports bar, billiards parlor approved for Route 9 plaza Board changes law firms, saying representation has been inconsistent
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Sports bar, billiards parlor approved for Route 9 plaza Board changes law firms, saying representation has been inconsistent SAYREVILLE –– The Planning Board granted unanimous approval for the construction of a sports bar in the Sayreville Plaza, Route 9 south, at its Jan. 9 meeting. Kevmar Enterprises has permission to…
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Minor injuries reported in Pension Road bus accident
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Minor injuries reported in Pension Road bus accident JERRY WOLKOWITZ Old Bridge police investigate the scene of a school bus accident last Thursday on Pension Road between Raceway Park and Union Hill Road, Manalapan. The bus carried 15 children on their way to Rutgers Preparatory School, Franklin. Minor injuries…
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Argument between friends leads to death of boro man John Goldsborough, 48, is charged in the death of Lawrence Csordas, 64
Staff Writer By brian DONAHUE Argument between friends leads to death of boro man John Goldsborough, 48, is charged in the death of Lawrence Csordas, 64 SOUTH RIVER — An alcohol-fueled argument turned deadly last week for a 64-year-old borough man who authorities said was assaulted by his tenant in the living room of their…
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Raritan’s pollution lingers, despite return of sea life Riverkeeper discusses need to stop contamination, aid cleanup
Correspondent By lori elkins solomon Raritan’s pollution lingers, despite return of sea life Riverkeeper discusses need to stop contamination, aid cleanup VERONICA YANKOWSKI A sign near River Road in Sayreville warns against eating certain types of fish due to chemical contamination in the Raritan River. Is the glass half full or half empty? The answer…
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Council wants more info on Harley event Officials fear Raceway Park event could have mass exodus after popular bands perform
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Council wants more info on Harley event Officials fear Raceway Park event could have mass exodus after popular bands perform The Old Bridge Township Council wants more information from Raceway Park before it will memorialize a resolution allowing Harley-Davidson’s three-day anniversary celebration to be held at the park in…
