Category: Suburban News
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Elks slate holiday charitable weekend
Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy, will host a Pay-It- Forward Holiday Weekend Extravaganza Dec. 9-11 to collect funds and other donated items for local schools and charities, while teaching the younger generation the importance of giving. The weekend will kick off with a Dec. 9 Tricky Tray to benefit children’s education.…
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Toy soldiers march on during Monday’s dress rehearsal for the Main Street Theatre Company’s production of “Babes in Toyland,” which will run Dec. 2-11 at the troupe’s theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Breakfast With Santa coming to 4-H Center
Middlesex County 4-H will host a BreakfastWith Santa Dec. 4 at the Middlesex County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There will be two seatings for breakfast and activities, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Parents and children are invited to eat a pancake breakfast, meet Santa and his furry and feathered friends and participate in…
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Controversial Hare Krishna temple back on the table
Planners to hear proposal to build 23,000-sq.-ft. religious center along Route 34 BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer A contentious proposal to build a Hare Krishna religious center along Route 34 will come before the Old Bridge Township Planning Board on Dec. 6 amid continued concerns from residents. The project, first submitted to the board in…
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South River sets up fund in memory of star wrestler
Adam Mongelli, 21, left behind a legacy of excellence in ability and character BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent In a February 2009 photo, Adam Mongelli speaks with fellow wrestlers before a match. FILE PHOTO A scholarship fund will honor the memory of a recordsetting South River High School wrestler who passed away on Sept. 23. Adam…
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Months after Irene, some O.B. families still without a home
Residents, some of whom are staying at a church rectory, find many setbacks in rebuilding BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Carole and Karl Seper look through a family photo album that was among the many possessions ruined when Hurricane Irene flooded their home. For Carole Seper, it’s all been a bad dream. “I just want…
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O.B. man dies after being struck crossing Route 9
OLD BRIDGE — A 60-year-old township resident was struck and killed while crossing Route 9 Sunday night, according to police. Timothy Lucas, 60, was crossing Route 9 near Perrine Road at 7:21 p.m. when he was hit by a car being driven by Jay Patel, 18, of Old Bridge, police said. Lucas was pronounced dead…
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Dozens of car break-ins reported in Sayreville
By Deanna McLafferty Forty-seven motor vehicles were broken into or vandalized in Sayreville from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, according to Police Sgt. David Lasko. The break-ins occurred during two periods of time in two different sections of the borough, and Lasko said they do not appear to be related. Seven vehicles were entered illegally…
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Council approves, then rescinds appointment of firm
Sayreville borough attorney will review bids from financial groups BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council’s recent decision to appoint NW Financial Group LLC for advisory services was called into question by council members at the Nov. 14 meeting. Borough Business Administrator Jeff Bertrand and Chief Financial Officer Wayne Kronowski, who said the…
