Category: Suburban News
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Teen charged in Old Bridge murder gets forgery charges
OLD BRIDGE — One of the suspects charged in the 2010 murder of a township man was charged this week for allegedly passing fraudulent money orders. Christian M. Tinli, 19, of Old Bridge, was charged Monday without incident after turning himself in at police headquarters. According to police, on March 15, Tinli entered Old Bridge…
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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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Pi Day
Jonas Salk Middle School students including Connor Wilson (r) celebrate Pi Day, commemorating the mathematical constant of 3.14, on March 14 at Krispy Pizza in Old Bridge. School administrators worked at the restaurant for the evening. A percentage of proceeds were given to the school. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Partners in marriage, and in teaching Sayreville youth
James and Claire Craft receive Teacher of the Year awards simultaneously BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — It came as a true surprise to James Craft when school officials entered his classroom at Sayreville War Memorial High School to inform him of his Teacher of the Year recognition. Craft had received the distinction in 2000…
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Sayreville officials hope to lower $98 tax increase
Perrette: We try to come down as low as possible without laying people off or closing services BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer The municipal tax rate would increase by 7 cents if the 2012 budget is approved as it was introduced by the Sayreville Borough Council on March 12. The $52.5 million budget is up by…
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‘Guys and Dolls’
Eric Bermudez (l) and Tim Black rehearse a scene from “Guys and Dolls,” this year’s spring musical at Old Bridge High School, on March 14. Performances are set for 7 p.m. March 22-24. Tickets are $10. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Serina Figueiras (l-r), Eric Bermudez and Tim Black work on their roles.
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Admin. changes proposed as board ‘rights the ship’
Old Bridge plan would reduce supervisory positions, give more power to principals BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer I nterim Old Bridge Superintendent of Schools Timothy Brennan has presented a tentative plan for reorganizing the district’s central administration. “It’s time for us to match form to function,” he said. While the plan, unveiled during a March…
