Category: Suburban News
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Officials react to MOM meeting with Monmouth Residents in the neighboring county come out against rail line
Officials react to MOM meeting with Monmouth Residents in the neighboring county come out against rail line By nicole c. vaccaro More than 200 people from five towns attended a meeting in Howell Township on Thursday night to voice their opposition to the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line. The line, which would begin in…
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Open space fund, dog park possibilities in Sayreville
By TAKESHA PETTUS SAYREVILLE — Borough residents will have their say in the open space debate come November. At the Borough Council meeting last Wednesday, the council approved an open space referendum question to be placed on the election ballot. The question will ask residents to approve a 2-cent tax per $100 of assessed value…
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Citizens’ group rallies behind toll elimination
By nicole c. vaccaro No more tolls. It’s something many New Jerseyans would love to see, yet few have the time and courage to fight for. Still, the issue has somehow managed to make its way onto the table of many high-ranking politicians, thanks to a motivated group of residents who call themselves Citizens Against…
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O.B. gives first thumbs up to open space fund Referendum may be on the November ballot
O.B. gives first thumbs up to open space fund Referendum may be on the November ballot By Natalie M. Vena Open space preservation costs money. Sources of funds for open space preservation include federal, state, county and local tax dollars, according to Mike Caffrey, chairman of the Old Bridge Open Space Committee. "In the past…
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Board: Review Samsel proposal Architect will perform feasibility study
By takesha pettus Board: Review Samsel proposal Architect will perform feasibility study A feasibility study will be done on the Samsel School property in Sayreville. The Board of Education approved the study at its public meeting July 18. The review, which will cost $4,500, will be done by architect John Schnitzer. The study will review…
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Gone Fishin’
Park volunteer Lynn Murphy helps youngsters cast off during the Summer Outreach Fishing Program at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, on Monday. For story, see page 28.
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Applicant proposes self-storage facility
JEFF HUNTLEY A developer plans to build another storage facility on this vacant lot on Route 34 next to Amboy Road and Shurgard Storage Center, Old Bridge. OLD BRIDGE — An applicant appeared before the Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, seeking approval to erect a storage facility on Route 34, across from Amboy Road. Treasure…
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Coca-Cola, Sayreville board finalize contract
By TAKESHA PETTUS Coca-Cola, Sayreville board finalize contract SAYREVILLE — Come September, it’s always Coca-Cola in district schools. Last week, the Board of Education approved the long-awaited deal with Coca-Cola for corporate sponsorship in the district. The deal gives Coca-Cola exclusive rights of vending machines and sales at sporting events in district schools. The five-year…
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Borough Council waits on Metricom deal
SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council won’t sign any deals with Metricom until it sees proof that its Internet access product works. The Harrison-based company appeared before the council on July 17 to give an update about its product. According to Richard Bollon, government relations representative for Metricom, the company is planning to launch its high-speed…
