Category: Suburban News
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Homeowners fight to protect their property
Homeowners fight to protect their property By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Two local residents are fighting to protect their property from being altered by the township. Michael and Jeannine Carey own a home on the corner of Matawan Road and Ely Avenue. The front of their home faces Matawan Road and…
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Police Auxiliary is seeking new members
The Sayreville Police Auxiliary is conducting a membership recruitment drive. Interested applicants must be at least 21 years of age, residents of Sayreville, able to pass a criminal background check, possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and be willing to donate the necessary time and effort to attend police training courses as required and…
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Borough Council doubles fines for drunk driving near schools
By takesha pettus SAYREVILLE — Drunk drivers caught in school zones in the borough will get a double — on fines that is. The Borough Council unanimously approved an ordinance to double fines in the drunk driving-free school zones. A proposal for the ordinance was first introduced by Councilman Vincent Zarcaro earlier this year. "It’s…
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‘Race for the Cure’ scheduled for Oct. 29
‘Race for the Cure’ scheduled for Oct. 29 The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s New Jersey 2000 "Race for the Cure" will take place on Oct. 29 at Bristol Myers-Squibb Co., Route 206, Princeton. The event will feature separate men’s and women’s 5K runs, coed 5K and 1-mile health walks and children’s fun runs.…
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Volunteers sought for domestic violence team
The Sayreville Domestic Violence Team is seeking female volunteers to assist individuals who are victims of domestic violence. A volunteer open house will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Sayreville Police Headquarters, Main Street. Counselors must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Training…
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County OKs five area farms for preservation
The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board (CADB) has announced its decision to recommend five more farms from Middlesex County for the state’s farmland preservation program. The five properties will include a 190-acre crop farm in Cranbury, a 25-acre crop farm in Plainsboro, a 26-acre horse and cattle farm in East Brunswick, and a crop farm…
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South River police force may move into trailers
Staff Writer By takesha pettus SOUTH RIVER — The borough police will likely be housed in trailers during renovations to the Main Street Police Station. Borough Councilman Tele Koukourdelis said the borough has already received approval to go out to bid for the trailers. The police department will be located in two trailers and the…
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Musicians band together for children’s charity
Correspondent By brian quinlan EAST BRUNSWICK — In an effort to raise funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, 18-year-old East Brunswick residents Richard Curtis and Scott Kuchinsky have organized BobFest, a charity rock music festival, which will take place on Sunday. The festival, which will comprise two separate shows at Playhouse 22, will feature performances…
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Keyport to give ferry service another try Committee will get Green Acres approval before bids are sought
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Keyport to give ferry service another try Committee will get Green Acres approval before bids are sought Staff Writer KEYPORT — The borough is forging ahead toward a ferry service but will address a small wake of opposing arguments before finalizing a deal. The sentiment at last week’s…
