Category: Suburban News
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Seven arrested at Krome Club owner is charged with maintaining a nuisance
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Seven arrested at Krome Club owner is charged with maintaining a nuisance Seven people were arrested at Krome, the former Club Bene, Friday when Sayreville police attempted to clear patrons from the premises. Police said they responded to the Old Spye Road club after receiving reports of traffic problems. Patrons…
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Injuries avoided in house fire in Spotswood Saturday night
Staff Writer By vincent todaro PHOTOS BY RYAN D. FENSTERMAKER Flames shoot from the windows of a Spotswood home destroyed in a fire Saturday night. The occupants of the house were not home at the time. SPOTSWOOD — A fire at a Szymanski Drive home Saturday afternoon destroyed the house and nearly injured several firefighters.…
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Bond approval would hike capacity by 1,450 students
Officials urge residents to participate in the Sept. 25 $66.7 million referendum By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — With little more than a month left before the Sept. 25 referendum on proposed construction, school officials say they are getting the facts out to help residents make an informed decision. If approved, the…
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O.B. may be the next stop on train line
NJ Transit will spend $1.3M to design train station over next 2 years By natalie m. vena Staff Writer The tracks are there, the land is there. The only thing missing is an actual train station. The idea of building a train station in the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, on the east side…
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Fair heats up Events run until Sunday at the East Brunswick Fair Grounds, Cranbury Road
Correspondent By jo c. tu Fair heats up Events run until Sunday at the East Brunswick Fair Grounds, Cranbury Road The Round Up, one of the busiest attractions at the Middlesex County Fair on Tuesday evening, is a ride best enjoyed before eating. The end of the summer may be on the horizon, but the…
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State adds $2 million in aid for building project
State’s share of project now 25-30 percent, if Sept. 25 vote is approved By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Board of Education can expect an additional $2 million in state funding for its proposed building project, bringing the total amount of state funding to $18.9 million. The funding will be made…
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License renewed for Pier 9
Staff Writer By jennifer dome SAYREVILLE –– The Borough Council approved the renewal of a liquor license for Pier 9, Route 9, last Thursday after the borough Police Department withdrew its objection to the renewal. The Police Department, represented by Borough Attorney Robert Blanda, had objected to the renewal of the license due to noise…
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Board looks at concept plan for 200 apartments The apartments are the fourth of six sections in LaMer development
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Board looks at concept plan for 200 apartments The apartments are the fourth of six sections in LaMer development SAYREVILLE –– The Planning Board discussed a proposal by developer Kaplan Cos. to build 200 rental apartments at its Aug. 1 meeting. The plans represent section four of the LaMer development.…
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Matawan moves forward with truck weight limit Old Bridge’s support would help get state DOT approval
Staff Writer By alison granito Matawan moves forward with truck weight limit Old Bridge’s support would help get state DOT approval MATAWAN — Complying with the wishes of Middlesex Road residents, the Borough Council Monday introduced an ordinance which would set a 4-ton truck weight limit on their street. A public hearing on the ordinance…
