Category: Suburban News
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Construction begins
Spotswood residents come out to watch construction crews begin work on the long-anticipated Daniel Road bridge project. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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Parent charges ‘Jolene’s Law’ not being followed Mother of accident victim says Sayreville schools are not responding
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Parent charges ‘Jolene’s Law’ not being followed Mother of accident victim says Sayreville schools are not responding Maureen Devlin claims that school buses are in violation of Jolene’s Law. The law was written last year in response to the death of Devlin’s daughter. According to Devlin, district buses are not…
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Mayor: O. B. succeeding on many fronts In State of the Township Address predicts rosy future for residents
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Mayor: O. B. succeeding on many fronts In State of the Township Address predicts rosy future for residents Mayor Barbara Cannon promised to continue making Old Bridge a great place to live during her State of the Township address, that was scheduled for Tuesday. The speech was to be…
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Old Bridge man hopes to speed skate to gold medal Will compete in the Special Olympics World Games in Alaska
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Old Bridge man hopes to speed skate to gold medal Will compete in the Special Olympics World Games in Alaska JERRY WOLKOWITZ Speed skater Michael Gordon practices at the Old Bridge Arena on Saturday, getting ready to compete as a member of Team USA at the 2001 Special Olympics…
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Warsh meets MOM line foes in South Brunswick NJ Transit director says Red Bank alternative should also be built
Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM Warsh meets MOM line foes in South Brunswick NJ Transit director says Red Bank alternative should also be built SOUTH BRUNSWICK — NJ Transit Executive Director Jeffrey Warsh came to South Brunswick and saw, but did little to conquer opposition to a controversial commuter rail line. "It is through…
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Residents aid India earthquake victims Sayreville temple to host fund drive on Saturday
& Natalie M. VenaStaff Writers By Takesha Pettus Residents aid India earthquake victims Sayreville temple to host fund drive on Saturday & Natalie M. Vena Staff Writers A Sayreville campaign is under way to aid victims in last week’s earthquake in India. A relief fund drive has been scheduled at the D’warkadhish Temple on Washington…
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State reduces aid to O.B. schools
State reduces aid to O.B. schools Official: Reduction is not as bad as first perceived By NATALIE M. Vena Staff Writer Last week the state released its school aid figures, and while the majority of districts got an increase, Old Bridge received a cut in aid for the 2001-2002 school year. But, according to school…
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Wrestling
Daniel Bergfeldt of Sayreville Recreation wrestles down James Rasmusen of Metuchen during a competition a week ago at the Emma L. Arleth School, Sayreville. JEFF HUNTLEY
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O.B. adds 4 more police officers A longtime effort by the department convinces mayor of the need
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena O.B. adds 4 more police officers A longtime effort by the department convinces mayor of the need OLD BRIDGE — Responding to the Police Department’s repeated requests for more officers, the administration hired seven new cops last week, bringing the total number of the police force to 104. "By…
