Category: Suburban News
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Sayreville recreation board reappointments questioned Allegations of politics continue at Borough Council meetings
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Sayreville recreation board reappointments questioned Allegations of politics continue at Borough Council meetings SAYREVILLE — Newly appointed council member John Melillo came under fire on Monday for not reappointing several longtime members of the recreation board. At Monday’s Borough Council meeting, former Council President Mary Novak questioned why Tom Pollando,…
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Farm scene
This farm scene along Cottrel Road in Old Bridge harkens back to a simpler age and time, when men and women of the land waited out the cold winter in anticipation of spring. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Winter blood drive
Grace George of Old Bridge relaxes while donating blood at the annual winter blood drive held by St. Thomas the Apostle Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815. The drive was held at the church on Route 18 in Old Bridge on Saturday. MARIE ORTIZ
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Legislator proposes ‘no call’ telemarketing list Greenstein bill would carry $2K fines and gain national attention
Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM Legislator proposes ‘no call’ telemarketing list Greenstein bill would carry $2K fines and gain national attention PLAINSBORO — There is a telemarketing list that Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein (D-14) thinks your name should be on. That list simply says, "No, thank you." Greenstein is sponsoring legislation that would create a…
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Car wash
Employees at Top Hat car wash, Route 516 in Old Bridge, shine up a sport utility vehicle on Tuesday. Jeff Huntley
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$76 million school expansion proposed Sweeping changes planned for Old Bridge district
Staff Writer By Natalie M. Vena $76 million school expansion proposed Sweeping changes planned for Old Bridge district Old Bridge school officials have unveiled a $76 million plan that would increase capacity in district schools and create a single high school campus. The township could receive approximately $20 million in aid from the state, reducing…
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Nightclub works against proposed 2 a.m. closing
Nightclub works against proposed 2 a.m. closing By takesha pettus Staff Writer A Sayreville nightclub is continuing efforts against the borough’s proposed 2 a.m. bar closing time. Kip Connor, part owner of the Hunka Bunka Ballroom on Jernee Mill Road, said his nightclub has continued to obtain signatures against the borough’s proposed ordinance to roll…
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Skiing
Joy Principie and Allison Holder cross-country ski in Cheesequake Park on Tuesday. JEFF HUNTLEY
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O.B.’s early start kept snow problems under control
JEFF HUNTLEY Krystina Demaio, 7, and Anthony Demaio, 7, enjoy an exhilarating ride as they sled down a hill at Sayreville High School on Sunday. Plenty of planning and getting an early start kept Old Bridge roads safe during Saturday’s snow storm. According to Rocco Donatelli, director of public works, planning was the key to…
