Category: Suburban News
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Gas station burglars lead police on foot, car chases Four Jersey City residents allegedly tried to steal cigarettes, money
Staff Writer By JENNIFER DOME Gas station burglars lead police on foot, car chases Four Jersey City residents allegedly tried to steal cigarettes, money SAYREVILLE — Police arrested four Jersey City residents after they stole money and cigarettes from a Route 35 service station and then led police on a chase shortly after 2 a.m.…
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Competitor extends offer to Green Tree 100 employees of Parlin plant turn out for protest of government’s dealings
Staff Writer By JENNIFER DOME Competitor extends offer to Green Tree 100 employees of Parlin plant turn out for protest of government’s dealings SAYREVILLE –– A new twist was added to the story of the Green Tree Chemical Technologies plant’s struggle. U.S. Sen. Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6) announced that the plant’s…
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Birch Hill liquor license set to expire Monday ABC orders Old Bridge club’s license revoked for two years
Staff Writer By brian donahue Birch Hill liquor license set to expire Monday ABC orders Old Bridge club’s license revoked for two years Unless a state Appellate Court decides otherwise by this weekend, the Birch Hill nightclub in Old Bridge will have to stop selling liquor Sunday night at midnight. After deciding in June to…
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First-day jitters
First-day jitters Photos by JERRY WOLKOWITZ Parents take pictures of their children as they arrive for the first day of kindergarten at the Grissom School, Old Bridge, Wednesday. Jenna Hou, 5, holds onto her mother’s hand at the opening session of afternoon kindergarten.
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O.B. expected to take land for golf course soon Officials: 91-year-old farm owner could live on part of land
Staff Writer By lynn k. barra O.B. expected to take land for golf course soon Officials: 91-year-old farm owner could live on part of land Attorneys for the owner of a 70-acre farm on Lambertson Road will have until Oct. 18 to accept the latest offer by the township to purchase the property, which Old…
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Board continues review of plans for LaMer housing Number of variances sought for section four is reduced from 22 to 1
Staff Writer By JENNIFER DOME Board continues review of plans for LaMer housing Number of variances sought for section four is reduced from 22 to 1 SAYREVILLE –– The Planning Board continued to hear presentations Wednesday from Kaplan Companies on its LaMer development, this time focusing on section four of its six sections. The LaMer…
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O.B. targets speeding
Staff Writer By lynn k. barra OLD BRIDGE — Putting the pedal to the metal is something Old Bridge residents want to see ground to a halt. Township officials say they are seeking ways to respond to a growing number of complaints about speeding in the township. "We’re trying to get a viable alternative because…
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Republicans discuss ideas, name O’Donnell for Ward 4
GOP officials say they hope to take back control of council in Nov. election By lynn k. barra Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Township Republicans held a press conference last week at Geick Park, announcing their final candidate for Township Council and stating their goal to take control of the governing body in November. "We…
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Building, science, language are key words in 2001-02 Old Bridge district takes on new programs this year and will hold referendum
Staff Writer By brian donahue Building, science, language are key words in 2001-02 Old Bridge district takes on new programs this year and will hold referendum The $66.7 million building plan that will be voted on in a Sept. 25 referendum is the largest school project in the township in 30 years, according to Superintendent…
