Category: Suburban News
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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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Master plan will call for less future building Agricultural zoning
Master plan will call for less future building Agricultural zoning included in O.B. blueprint By Natalie M. Vena Staff Writer Significant changes have been made to the Old Bridge master plan, which could lead to a restructuring of the township. At last week’s Planning Board meeting, board members unanimously approved changes to the township’s master…
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Old Bridge development worrisome to Aberdeen
Staff Writer By paul dowd Old Bridge development worrisome to Aberdeen ABERDEEN — The Township Council is opposing a proposed housing development in neighboring Old Bridge Township. An application has been filed with the Old Bridge Township Planning Board to construct 139 single family homes along Morganville and Ticetown roads just over the Middlesex County…
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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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Sayreville boy, 3, makes a splash on the small screen
By takesha pettus Sayreville boy, 3, makes a splash on the small screen Tyler Scott SAYREVILLE — A rising child star and borough resident is being featured in a nationally televised commercial. The next time you watch a commercial for Immodium you just might see 3-year-old Tyler Scott playing in the bathtub. Tyler’s mom, Dawn,…
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Crafts, stories, movies set at Sayreville Library
The Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, will offer several upcoming youth programs. Children ages 3-12 are invited to a craft program at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 4. Youngsters under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should bring their own scissors. Peter and the Wolf and Pluto’s Surprise Package will be screened…
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Dead bird in borough had West Nile virus Health officials warn residents to take precautions
By Takesha Pettus Dead bird in borough had West Nile virus Health officials warn residents to take precautions Sayreville residents are being warned to take precautions after the state confirmed a dead crow found in the borough 10 days ago was infected with the West Nile virus. Warning letters and cable channel advisories are being…
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Extension granted for dam repairs Cheesequake Village looking for help with dam problems
Extension granted for dam repairs Cheesequake Village looking for help with dam problems By Natalie M. Vena To repair or not to repair, that is the question in Old Bridge. It was standing room only at the July 24 Township Council meeting. Senior citizens from Cheesequake Village, a 55-and-over adult community in the township, showed…
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Police make more drug arrests at Birch Hill
OLD BRIDGE — During a private party at Birch Hill Nightclub over the weekend, police arrested eight people for possession of drugs. The arrests occurred between 10:30 p.m. on Friday night and 1 a.m. Saturday morning. Six people between the ages of 18 and 20 years old were charged with possession of ecstasy, and two…
