Category: Suburban News
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Alexandra Bellotti, 7, of the Morganville section of Marlboro, practices her ice skating techniques at the Old Bridge Arena on Sunday.
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Council split on SERA appointments, law firm Two Democrats sworn in to Sayreville council
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Council split on SERA appointments, law firm Two Democrats sworn in to Sayreville council The Sayreville Borough Council was split during two votes Tuesday concerning the appointments and authorizations of borough officials and their duties during the annual reorganization meeting at the municipal building. Mayor Kennedy O’Brien had to cast…
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Ambulance driver charged with assault of cop Police claim officer was pushed by man at accident scene
Staff Writer By charles w. kim Ambulance driver charged with assault of cop Police claim officer was pushed by man at accident scene SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A private ambulance company driver was charged with pushing a police officer at the scene of a motor vehicle accident Dec. 23. The incident began when police received a…
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$1M from land sale may go to human services building
Staff Writer By jennifer dome SOUTH RIVER –– The Borough Council has sold a 4-acre parcel of open land in the borough for $1 million. In a unanimous vote, the council passed a resolution accepting a bid of $1 million for the property, which is located on the northern end of Capital Court, at a…
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Former mayor to head up economic development
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Russell J. Azzarello OLD BRIDGE — Former Democratic Mayor Russell J. Azzarello has been hired as the new executive director of the township’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The salary for Azzarello, who was hired by a vote of 7-6 at a Dec. 19 meeting of the Old Bridge Economic…
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Two hotels seek to build near Rt. 18 in E.B.
Two hotels seek to build near Rt. 18 in E.B. VERONICA YANKOWSKI The East Brunswick Hilton, Route 18, is one of four hotels in the area of the state highway. Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Suites both seeking township approval EAST BRUNSWICK — The Zoning Board has received applications to build two hotels in the…
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Counselors hired for elem. schools
Counselors hired for elem. schools Old Bridge kicks off program with a $333,000 grant By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Students in kindergarten through fifth grade and their guardians will now have the option of seeking assistance from Old Bridge elementary school guidance counselors once school resumes in January. Following up with the receipt of…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI The Salvatore home in Sayreville is all decked out for the holidays. For story, see page 10.
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More women on the job in local police departments Some local female police officers dismiss gender as an obstacle
Staff Writer By jennifer dome More women on the job in local police departments Some local female police officers dismiss gender as an obstacle FILE PHOTO Women represent about 3.1 percent of police officers in Middlesex County. You see them on television. Their hair is tied back into neat braids or ponytails, their makeup is…
