Category: Suburban News
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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…
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Mold attack!
Gustavo Galvez of Insurance Restoration Specialists, East Brunswick, cleans a chair in the Truman Elementary School in Sayreville following a mold outbreak. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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DOT proposes changes to major O.B. roadways
DOT proposes changes to major O.B. roadways By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Representatives from the state Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed reconstruction plans for Route 18 and county roads 516 and 527 during last week’s Township Council meeting. According to Christopher Lawrence, project engineer for the state DOT, the main problem…
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Old Bridge residence enters the history books Weiss home becomes first in township to receive historic plaque
Old Bridge residence enters the history books Weiss home becomes first in township to receive historic plaque JERRY WOLKOWITZ The Weiss family, Robert Jr. (l), Robert III, 9, Paige, 6, and Carlene, sit on their porch in Old Bridge. Their home was recently recognized by the Old Bridge Historic Preservation Commission for its historical significance.…
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Planner considers wellfields for open space
Staff Writer By TAKESHA PETTUS Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The borough planner will soon begin reviewing recommendations for the borough’s wellfields, saying the parcel should be left as open space. Last month, the recently formed Open Space Committee came back to the Borough Council with recommendations for uses of the land. The land, which…
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Old Bridge Wings fly to S. Brunswick rink
Old Bridge Wings fly to S. Brunswick rink Township recreation director hopes to start a new league By Natalie M. Vena Staff Writer TThe 28-year-old Old Bridge Wings Hockey Club will no longer be based in Old Bridge. The hockey club has moved to the Pro Skate Rink in South Brunswick and will officially…
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Mold delays opening day at Truman Meeting to be held on the issue tonight in Sayreville
Staff Writer By Melissa Kress Mold delays opening day at Truman Meeting to be held on the issue tonight in Sayreville Staff Writer NNot all Sayreville students will be heading back to the classroom today. On Monday, district officials announced that the Harry S. Truman School will be closed today and Friday because…
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Kid catches crab at beach
Chris Yang, 6, of South Brunswick, shows off a crab he caught in the water at Laurence Harbor beachfront, Old Bridge, on Saturday. MARIE ORTIZ
