Category: Suburban News
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Missing child
Fire and rescue workers work out a search plan for a missing boy from Sayreville Sunday. The boy, Matthew Clark, 14, was found in New York City by a good Samaritan on Monday. See story, page 24 JEFF HUNTLEY .
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Missing boy found in Grand Central Station in New York
Staff Writer By takesha pettus SAYREVILLE — A borough teen who was reported missing Saturday has been found in New York. According to police, Matthew Clark, who was reported missing was found by a good Samaritan around 7 a.m. Monday in New York City. Matthew, who is described as being developmentally disabled, was reported missing…
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Old Bridge plans township holiday party Dec. 16
Old Bridge plans township holiday party Dec. 16 The Township of Old Bridge Department of Parks, Recreation and Social Services will sponsor its annual Township Holiday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the Civic Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event is open to Old…
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Planning Board approves Ernston Road extension
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Planning Board approves Ernston Road extension SAYREVILLE — Ernston Road traffic may get a little lighter now that a proposal to construct a connection to Main Street has been approved. On Monday, the Planning Board approved the proposal by JKA Associates to extend Ernston Road to East Main Street. Mayor…
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Old Bridge town council seat stays Republican Greene hopes to reduce proposed tax increase, be responsive
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Old Bridge town council seat stays Republican Greene hopes to reduce proposed tax increase, be responsive Richard Greene OLD BRIDGE — The 5th Ward will continue to be represented by a Republican council member, continuing a 16-year tradition. During the Nov. 7 election, Republican Richard Greene beat Democratic candidate…
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Daley’s Pond Park plan keeps lights Other improvements may include a walking bridge and playground
Staff Writer By TAKESHA PETTUS Daley’s Pond Park plan keeps lights Other improvements may include a walking bridge and playground SOUTH RIVER — Despite some outcry from residents, the borough will be going ahead with plans for a new lighted soccer field at Daley’s Pond Park. Sayreville-based Mario’s Concrete and Paving Co. has been awarded…
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Losing hair for a good cause
Nicholas Panos, 9, is shedding some locks for charity as he gets buzzed by Dawn Kenny at Salon 527 in Old Bridge on Sunday. The money raised will be donated to Camp ROBIN in Old Bridge. JEFF HUNTLEY
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O.B. voters support open space tax New fund could bring in state and federal preservation money
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena O.B. voters support open space tax New fund could bring in state and federal preservation money OLD BRIDGE — The voice of the voters resonated loud and clear to save the township’s open space. On Election Day, voters passed an open space referendum by a vote of 9,717 to…
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Sayreville GOP to take control of boro council come January Open space tax impact on average homeowner still undetermined
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Sayreville GOP to take control of boro council come January Open space tax impact on average homeowner still undetermined Phyllis Batko SAYREVILLE — Come next year, the Republican Party will have the majority on the Borough Council. Republican council candidates Phyllis Batko and John Melillo were elected to the council…
