Category: Suburban News
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Jewish holidays solemn after terrorist attacks Local rabbis’ sermons now focus on victims and peace
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Jewish holidays solemn after terrorist attacks Local rabbis’ sermons now focus on victims and peace The fear and mourning caused by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 arrived at a time when Jewish congregations were busy preparing for their upcoming holidays. It was almost one week after that now infamous…
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Old Bridge police receive 11 ‘suspicious’ mail calls
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Old Bridge police receive 11 ‘suspicious’ mail calls OLD BRIDGE — With high-profile anthrax infections and reports of "suspicious" letters and packages dominating the national news, local police have also had their share of reports of suspicious-looking mail or parcels delivered to homes within the township. Since Saturday, Old…
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1,504-unit development plan
gets postponed until Dec. 4 Planners: Engineering issues must be resolved before Oaks plan proceeds By sue M. Morgan Staff Writer Because certain engineering details are yet to be resolved, the application for Oaks at Glenwood in Old Bridge, a planned residential and commercial-retail development that includes 1,504 new housing units, was placed on hold…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Old Bridge’s Ryan Bennett crosses the finish line in 10th place, helping the Knights claim the team title on the Varsity A race at the Shore Coaches Invitational at Holmdel Park on Saturday.
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Victims’ wives tell teachers how to deal with questions More than 1,000 staff members from Old Bridge attend in-service program
Correspondent By lori elkins solomon Victims’ wives tell teachers how to deal with questions More than 1,000 staff members from Old Bridge attend in-service program Answering the questions of Old Bridge students about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was the focus of a teachers’ in-service program Monday. According to a survey of Old Bridge teachers…
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Focus of adoption agency is to find caring owners ARF, based in East Brunswick, has found new owners for 22,000 pets
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Focus of adoption agency is to find caring owners ARF, based in East Brunswick, has found new owners for 22,000 pets Diamond, a 1-year-old pit bull mix, is said to be great with children and loves attention. She was up for adoption last weekend at the Animal Rescue Force adoption…
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Officials: Green Tree’s supply of munitions can help in war FTC to investigate if Parlin plant is hindered by monopoly
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Officials: Green Tree’s supply of munitions can help in war FTC to investigate if Parlin plant is hindered by monopoly SAYREVILLE — The U.S. Department of Defense has agreed to allow the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether a joint venture competing with Parlin’s Green Tree plant has created…
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Site, operation of pool and community center at issue
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Site, operation of pool and community center at issue OLD BRIDGE — Seeking to fulfill some longstanding wishes to have a community swimming pool, the Township Council authorized the administration to solicit proposals from experienced architects to design and cite a YMCA-type community center. The resolution, approved 8-0 on…
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OLD BRIDGE — Representatives of Nextel Communications and Sprint PCS are seeking approval to place a 156-foot cellphone tower off Route 18 on the grounds of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh club meeting hall.
OLD BRIDGE — Representatives of Nextel Communications and Sprint PCS are seeking approval to place a 156-foot cellphone tower off Route 18 on the grounds of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh club meeting hall. Nextel and Sprint representatives presented their application at the Zoning Board meeting on Thursday night. In light of the late…
