Category: Suburban News
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Soccer game
Sayreville’s Brian Nakielny keeps North Brunswick’s Nick Andrews on his back while protecting the ball during a game Thursday. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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PBA doubles tot lot arson reward to $2K
PBA doubles tot lot arson reward to $2K SAYREVILLE — Police have doubled the reward for information leading to the capture of the arsonist of the borough’s Tot Lot. The Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 98 announced Thursday that they are adding $1,000 to the $1,000 reward for information leading to conviction of the arsonist.…
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Council looks to rebuild Sayreville playground
SAYREVILLE — The borough’s Tot Lot may soon be as good as new. Borough officials are planning on approving an emergency purchase for replacement equipment for the Veteran’s Park Tot Lot, just behind Borough Hall, Main Street. The playground was severely damaged on July 13 in an arson, just months after reopening. The borough had…
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Dancers plan half-time show
ELYSSA RESNICK Dancers from the Par-Excellent Dance Company, Sayreville, hope to be shining stars during the Citrus Bowl half-time celebration in Orlando, Fla., this New Year’s Day. The dance troupe of 20 was selected to perform during the football game with several musical artists. SAYREVILLE — A group of local dancers will be performing during…
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Developer commits $1.5 M to fix Oakwood
Developer commits $1.5 M to fix Oakwood Approval will build another 400 homes in forgotten development By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — K. Hovnanian, Edison, is willing to spend $1.5 million to fix problems left by the original developer of Oakwood at Old Bridge nearly 20 years ago. Hovnanian was back before…
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Two charged in warehouse thefts
SOUTH RIVER — Two borough men were arrested Friday for stealing merchandise from a local business. South River residents, Eugene Smith and James Coon, both 19, were arrested and charged with theft, burglary and criminal trespass of the Ecko Unlimited warehouse, Martin Avenue, the night before the arrest. According to police, the two men allegedly…
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Mold, now asbestos delay opening of Truman School Flooring, tiles must be removed before state gives OK
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Mold, now asbestos delay opening of Truman School Flooring, tiles must be removed before state gives OK Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Fernando Espinosa from Insurance Restoration Specialists of East Brunswick vacuums each and every book in the Truman Elementary School in Sayreville following a mold outbreak at the school.…
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Council requests $4M from county for Cedar Ridge
By natalie M. Vena Staff Writer TThe Old Bridge Township Council approved a resolution requesting $4 million from Middlesex County for the acquisition of open space slated for a development known as Cedar Ridge. The resolution comes on the heels of legislation signed by Gov. Christie Whitman last week wherein $1 million was designated…
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Residents to hit bicycle trail for local Habitat for Humanity
Residents to hit bicycle trail for local Habitat for Humanity TThis Sunday, Middlesex County residents can set out for a three-hour tour — or shorter if they like — for a good cause. Thompson Park will be the starting point for the Middlesex County Habitat for Humanity Bike Tour. All the money raised through…
