Category: Suburban News
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Some members of council support center referendum Rezoning of parcel for homes also on agenda
Staff Writer By takesha Pettus Some members of council support center referendum Rezoning of parcel for homes also on agenda SAYREVILLE — Councilman Vincent Zarcaro has proposed that the Borough Council consider a referendum asking voters to approve the construction of a teen/community center in the borough. Zarcaro said he has talked to various teens…
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Driver hits cop, faces charges
OLD BRIDGE — A police officer was struck by a motor vehicle while directing traffic at the scene of an accident on Route 516 early Monday morning. Old Bridge Police Officer Keith L. Calvosa was directing traffic on Route 516 and Red Oak Lane when he was struck by the driver’s side mirror of a…
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Boro pols say electricity surcharge may be cut early South River hopes to save money by buying power in bulk
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Boro pols say electricity surcharge may be cut early South River hopes to save money by buying power in bulk SOUTH RIVER — Come the new year, residents might be able to keep a little more change in their pockets. The Borough Council may be rescinding an ordinance that increased…
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Extreme wrestling match called off by promoters
Staff Writer By takesha pettus SAYREVILLE — An extreme wrestling match scheduled for last Saturday was canceled by its promoters after the event came to the attention of local officials. The event, which was scheduled to be held at a home on Glynn Court, was canceled by the Sayreville-based Extreme Wrestling Federation Entertainment promoters after…
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Halloween treats
Eric Williams (c) and Gregory Roberts (r) dip into a "witch’s cauldron" to scoop out their pumpkins with the help of Faith Torres (l) at the First Friends Childcare Center in Old Bridge on Thursday. MARIE ORTIZ
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Cyber company to convert old Sunshine baking plant
Staff Writer By takesha pettus SAYREVILLE — A former cookie-making plant in the borough will soon be cooking up technology. On Monday, Gov. Christie Whitman, accompanied by state, county and local officials, unveiled the plan to convert the million-square-foot facility into a new technology center. "We are transitioning Sayreville from the manufacturing age of the…
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Wishing for candy
Tiffany Dasilva, 7, poses in her dreamy genie costume at the "Haunted Halloween Happenings" at the Old Bridge Civic Center on Saturday. JEFF HUNTLEY
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A slam dunk for O.B.
A slam dunk for O.B. youth rec programs By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Youth recreational programs will now have a full court advantage, due to a recent agreement between the Township Council and the Board of Education, The interlocal agreement calls for the opening of the township’s two middle school gyms,…
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Residents give throughway mixed reviews
Staff Writer By takesha Pettus Residents give throughway mixed reviews SAYREVILLE — A recent proposal to add another extension to Main Street is getting mixed reviews from residents. Residents who live in the area near or on Ernston Road say they are against JKA Associates’ proposal to extend Ernston Road to meet East Main Street…
