Category: Suburban News
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Old Bridge H.S. band marches
Old Bridge H.S. band marches MARIE ORTIZ The Old Bridge High School Marching Knights Band begins Old Bridge Day festivities on a high note during a parade on Saturday. to victory in two competitions By natalie m. vena Staff Writer Marching to the beat of its own drummers, the Old Bridge High School Marching Knights…
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Landlords cry foul over electric bills from tenants
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Landlords cry foul over electric bills from tenants SOUTH RIVER — Some landlords say they’re getting stuck by their former tenants, and they’re complaining to local officials. Thomas Street property owners Eugene and Harriet Sojka said they should not have to pay an electric bill left by a former tenant.…
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Republicans call for business owner regs
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Republicans call for business owner regs SAYREVILLE — Two Republican Party Borough Council candidates are calling for an ordinance to prohibit borough department heads from running businesses in town. The proposal stems from a council decision late last month to delay the liquor license renewal of the Hunka Bunka Ballroom.…
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Old Bridge ay celebration
Mikhail Podlog (l), 11, and his brother Dmitriy, 9, view Alan Becofsky’s (r) knickknack display during the Old Bridge Day Celebration at the Municipal Complex on Saturday. MARIE ORTIZ
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Club Abyss gets liquor license
SAYREVILLE — Alcohol will continue to be served at a local nightclub. Last week, the Borough Council finalized the renewal of the liquor license for Club Abyss. The club, however, will have to abide by certain rules imposed by the borough. Some of the most notable changes call for valet parking, heightened security staff and…
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Lighted soccer field one step closer to reality
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Lighted soccer field one step closer to reality SOUTH RIVER — Some residents say they can’t wait to have a fully lighted, regulation soccer field in town. Last Wednesday, soccer players and members of the Portuguese Soccer Club filled the library at South River High School during the Borough Council…
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OEM searching for new emergency alert system
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena OEM searching for new emergency alert system OLD BRIDGE — Keeping residents cool, calm and collected during an emergency could become a lot easier if the township improves its alert and warning systems. A new warning system was previewed by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) members at the…
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Nightclub’s license is under scrutiny Club Bene liquor license in jeopardy after shots fired
Staff Writer By Takesha pettus Nightclub’s license is under scrutiny Club Bene liquor license in jeopardy after shots fired Krome, formerly known as Club Bene, Sayreville, is under scrutiny again after shots were fired and a fight occurred there over the weekend. Sayreville is now investigating to see if a local nightclub violated conditions of…
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Woman wins Stanley Cup, at least for a single day
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Woman wins Stanley Cup, at least for a single day MARIE ORTIZ Rosemarie Derent of Sayreville and her son, Tom McCarthy, North Brunswick, pose in front of the Stanley Cup Saturday. Derent was the winner of a National Hockey League “Bring the Cup Home” sweepstakes. SAYREVILLE — It arrived in…
