Category: Suburban News
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A visit from the Captain
Old Bridge native Pat Cashin, as Captain Kangaroo, worked with the staff of the Old Bridge Public Library for story hour on Feb. 23. He read to the children, participated in Bubble Time, and did a small juggling and plate-spinning performance. He also visited the Glenn and McDivitt schools the same day.
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Tea time
Gillian Ventura of Old Bridge cools her tea while attending the Madison Township Historical Society’s inaugural Children’s Tea event Feb. 18 at the Thomas Warne Museum, Route 516. CHRIS KELLY
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South Amboy St. Paddy’s parade set for March 10
SOUTH AMBOY — Thousands of parade enthusiasts are gearing up once again for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s parade, one of the largest in the state, will be held March 10. A highlight for South Amboy each year, the parade has thrived due to donations from local businesses and corporations. The…
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Local authors to discuss books on baseball during MCC event
A March 6 program at Middlesex County College, Edison, will feature four local authors discussing baseball and their books. EDISON — Spring training will have just started for Major League Baseball, but some major league authors will be in midseason form as Middlesex County College hosts “A Night of Baseball Readings & Writings” on March…
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Council OKs $400K for Weber Ave. flood project
To repair storm sewers, and for permits and preparations for project BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — After a series of disappointments, the Weber Avenue Flood Committee received welcome news at the Borough Council meeting on Feb. 27. The council unanimously approved the appropriation of $400,000 for approximately 1,000 residents affected by South River flooding.…
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County debuts new traffic safety website
Information includes road information, safety data, links to county and state offices Middlesex County is now operating a comprehensive traffic safety website for traffic safety concerns and road information, including tips for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. The website, http://mctrafficsafety.com, also enables users to report road repair issues and provides a list of all traffic safety…
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Fire used to protect public, natural habitat in woods
Forest Fire Service conducts prescribed burn in O.B.; plans another for J’burg Park BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Fire burns native vegetation and some illegally dumped garbage in an area of the Runyon Watershed in Old Bridge on Feb. 26. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service conducted the controlled burn, also known as a prescribed…
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So. Amboy’s 15-minute parking remains in place
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The City Council has no plans to change the new 15-minute restriction that governs some parking spaces on Broadway, council President Joseph Connors said. Station Eatery co-owner Cheryl Bachonski, who had brought up her concerns about the parking situation negatively impacting her restaurant, at the Feb. 1 City…
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O.B. man goes full circle with filmmaker award
After more than 20 years attending film fest, Jet Wintzer wins with a film of his own BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Jet Wintzer plays the world’s last DJ in his latest film, “Towers.” OLD BRIDGE — Local filmmaker Jet Wintzer and his latest film, “Towers,” won the grand prize for Best Feature at last…
