Category: Suburban News
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Doctor saluted for service to community
Dr. M. Michael Jones (r), of the CentraState Healthcare System Emergency Department, accepts an award from the YMCA of Western Monmouth County from Edward Moran, Regional Vice President, TD Bank, Tinton Falls. Dr. M. Michael Jones was presented with the Western Monmouth County YMCA’s Distinguished Community Service Award at its annual Black Tie Gala held…
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E.B. considers red-light camera for Rt. 18, Rues Ln.
Officials cite success of camera at Tices Lane, where violations have decreased since last year BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials are considering installing a second redlight camera system in the township at the intersection, this one at Route 18 and Rues Lane. Township Council members discussed the possibility during their…
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Sign barring left turns stirs debate in Sayreville
While some want sign removed, officials say it is necessary for safety BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council will grant the police department enforcement rights for the “No Left Turn” sign at Samsel Upper Elementary School, despite requests from residents seeking an alternative. The residents, identifying themselves as the Community Surrounding the…
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Students and their parents participate in a reading activity during Family Reading & Math Night, held March 21 at Sayreville’s Samsel Upper Elementary School. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Taking steps toward a cleaner Raritan River
EPA seeks study of pollution affecting river conditions BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Stretching from west of Somerville all the way to the Raritan Bay, the Raritan River is a familiar sight to over a million residents of central New Jersey. Historically, it has also been a familiar site for the dumping of pollutants and…
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PBA, supporters rally for return of O.B. officers
Crowd presses council to state whether it supports layoffs BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Tensions remained high at the Old Bridge Township Council meeting on Monday, with police officers and supporters lining the municipal courtroom in protest of the 10 recent layoffs from the department. Republican Mayor Owen Henry’s decision to lay off 10 patrolmen earlier…
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Sayreville teens set stage for an edgy ‘Jekyll & Hyde’
Some students in cast double as actors, student-directors BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Maggie Bera, as Lucy Harris, leads the Red Rat Girls during a rehearsal for Sayreville War Memorial High School’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” PHOTOS BY GREG HOLMES Michael Piccuirro likes to push the envelope. As the theater teacher at Sayreville War Memorial…
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Broadway lighting problems among residents’ concerns
Condition, maintenance of ball fields also at issue BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Residents brought up a variety of concerns, from lighting to ball field use, at the March 7 meeting of the City Council. Resident Vincent Mackiel wanted an update on whether Broadway lighting could be improved. Council President Joseph Connors said…
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Community garden project planned for So. Amboy YMCA
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Thanks to a grocery store grant, local gardeners will be able to share their talents with the city’s YMCA. “It’s such a cool partnership,” Melissa Soules said of the arrangement between the South Amboy Community Garden, a civic group that launched about a year ago, and the YMCA.…
