Category: Suburban News
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Minor injuries reported in fiery accident on Route 18
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Minor injuries reported in fiery accident on Route 18 EAST BRUNSWICK — Route 18 was closed for two hours after an accident caused two vehicles to become engulfed in flames on the morning of July 31. The accident occurred when a white box truck driven by Jermahl Stewart, 24, of…
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Legislation creates Internet registry for sex offenders
Acting Gov. Donald T. DiFrancesco signed legislation July 23 that establishes a sex offender Internet registry, which will enable the public to have access to information about convicted sex offenders. "This bill will make New Jersey a safer place for all families," said DiFrancesco. "Anyone with access to the Internet will now be able to…
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Ruptured gas line causes road closure, evacuations
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Ruptured gas line causes road closure, evacuations OLD BRIDGE — Route 516 was closed for approximately one and a half hours on Monday and several area businesses were forced to evacuate their stores after a construction company accidentally ruptured a natural gas line. The Star of the Sea Concrete…
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Officials seek help removing explosive material from site
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Officials seek help removing explosive material from site SAYREVILLE — At an emergency meeting last Thursday, the Borough Council asked for federal assistance in removing explosive materials from underneath the construction site of the borough’s new water treatment plant. The Aug. 2 meeting was called in response to a July…
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Madison Park gives its new fire trucks a wet welcome State officials announce $30K grant on the way for traffic signal at firehouse
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Madison Park gives its new fire trucks a wet welcome State officials announce $30K grant on the way for traffic signal at firehouse OLD BRIDGE — The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company celebrated the acquisition of two new fire trucks with a parade and "wet-down" celebration on Saturday. Approximately…
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Meeting called after explosion Sayreville council to address materials at construction site
Staff Writer By Jennifer Dome Meeting called after explosion Sayreville council to address materials at construction site The Sayreville Borough Council has called an emergency meeting for tonight in response to an incident last week in which workers set off an explosion during construction of the borough’s new water treatment plant. The council will hold…
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Residents want Albert St.
Residents want Albert St. drain problems repaired Concerns include debris from drain, flooding basements, muddy yards By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE –– During these hot summer days, many people find that the best way to refresh themselves is with water. However, residents of Albert Street said they sometimes have a different feeling about water…
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4-H Club a way of life for South Brunswick family
Correspondent By celine hagan The Middlesex County Fair, to be held Aug. 6-12 at the fair grounds on Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will offer entertainment to please every taste, including the supple Chinese Acrobats. After a while, the parents kind of have to get involved in 4-H," said Marie Davis, a lifetime Middlesex County resident.…
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Pigs will race for the Oreo
No. 3 takes the lead in the annual pig race for the Oreo presented by Robinson’s Racing Pigs at the Middlesex County Fair, East Brunswick. The races will be held once each hour the entire week of the fair, Aug. 6-12. Snort, snort. The pigs are fired up and ready to run. They hear the…
