Category: Suburban News
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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…
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Assistant superintendent retires after 42 years
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Veronica Yankowski Dr. Joan George OLD BRIDGE — Recognizing her years of service not only as an administrator but as an educator as well, the Board of Education honored soon-to-retire Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Dr. Joan George at a Dec. 18 meeting. In conferring the honor, the board also…
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Congress approves $2M for relief at Green Tree
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Congress approves $2M for relief at Green Tree SAYREVILLE — In an ongoing effort to recover losses incurred by Green Tree Chemical Technologies, located in the Parlin section of the township, officials announced last week that Congress has passed a measure allocating $2 million for Green Tree as part of…
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Police, outgoing council members recognized
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Police, outgoing council members recognized OLD BRIDGE — With a standing ovation and handshakes from township officials, eight police officers were recognized and thanked Dec. 17 for providing backup assistance to New York City police in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks of Sept. 11. Township Councilman…
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Four centuries of charm restored in historic village Annual walking tour of Old Bridge Village shows values of past and present
Correspondent By lori elkins solomon Four centuries of charm restored in historic village Annual walking tour of Old Bridge Village shows values of past and present PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI Jake and Mary Conte of East Brunswick walk up to the home of Frank and Betty Galganski at 28 Kossman St. during the Dec. 16…
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Senior units, townhomes OK’d by board Spinnaker Pointe will be built by Matzel and Mumford off Gondek Drive
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Senior units, townhomes OK’d by board Spinnaker Pointe will be built by Matzel and Mumford off Gondek Drive Final site plan approval was granted for the 43-acre development of the Crossway Creek redevelopment area known as Spinnaker Pointe at the Dec. 5 Sayreville Planning Board meeting. Developer Matzel and Mumford,…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Students at Eisenhower Elementary School, Ernston Road, in Sayreville enjoy the antics of Malgas, the African black-footed penguin, who visited from Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County.
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Council gives green light to 3-day Harley festival Police don’t expect major traffic problems from ‘family-oriented’ event
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Council gives green light to 3-day Harley festival Police don’t expect major traffic problems from ‘family-oriented’ event Provided that the name "Old Bridge" be used on itinerary rather than "Englishtown," Harley-Davidson will be allowed to bring its 100th Anniversary Celebration Tour to Raceway Park for three days in August.…
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Old Bridge marching band hits high notes in 2001 Band’s director stresses life skills and positive lessons for band members
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Old Bridge marching band hits high notes in 2001 Band’s director stresses life skills and positive lessons for band members OLD BRIDGE — Marching season might be over for now, but the spirit lives on in the Old Bridge High School West band room. "Be excited!" "Not for nothin’!"…
