Category: Suburban News
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State hopes to overhaul Route 18 and connections Old Bridge passes resolution supporting improvements
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena State hopes to overhaul Route 18 and connections Old Bridge passes resolution supporting improvements Final DOT plans could call for the removal of this station on Route 516. The Old Bridge Township Council is supporting preliminary plans for improvements to routes 18, 516 and 527. "I’m here tonight to…
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Councilman voted against 2 a.m. closing in error
Councilman voted against 2 a.m. closing in error Sayreville official says he thought he was voting for a referendum By takesha pettus Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A borough councilman says he didn’t intend to vote against the ordinance that changed the bar and nightclub closing time to 2 a.m. "I don’t want people to get…
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Lucent plans to reduce workforce Only 1,500 jobs to be eliminated in state, according to spokesma
Staff Writern By cindy tietjen Lucent plans to reduce workforce Only 1,500 jobs to be eliminated in state, according to spokesma MARIE ORTIZ It is unclear how the recently announced layoffs will affect the huge Lucent Technologies facility on Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel, which employs approximately 3,000 people. HOLMDEL — In an effort to…
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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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Builder’s funds withheld following complaints
Old Bridge developer wants $1.6 million bond returned By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Residents from the Yardley Manor development packed the Jan. 16 Township Council meeting, upset with what they say is the developer’s lack of concern over their complaints. Attorney Jonathan Heilbrunn of Old Bridge, representing developer Segal and Morel,…
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Sayreville considers street name changes Police say duplicate names a problem with the 911 system
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Sayreville considers street name changes Police say duplicate names a problem with the 911 system SAYREVILLE — A proposal by borough police to change some street names that are used more than once in the borough, may soon be approved. With the adoption of the countywide 911 system, emergency operators…
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For Sale
Birch Hill, a 35-acre sports and entertainment complex in Old Bridge, is up for sale. The owner is asking $5 million for the property. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Family Fun Day
Katrina Aldridge, 7, enjoys every last bite of her cotton candy during "Family Fun Day" at Memorial School in Old Bridge on Saturday. MARIE ORTIZ
