Category: Suburban News
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Fab Faux brings The Beatles to New Jersey
By Amy Rosen Fans of The Beatles can enjoy their music once again as the Fab Faux return to the State Theatre in New Brunswick at 8 p.m. Nov. 5. The special evening, a presentation of HK Entertainment, will feature two full sets of The Beatles’ music during a mixed-bag concert of fan favorite songs…
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Rossmoor golf outing benefits local war hero
BY CAROL De HAAN Correspondent MONROE — One hundred thirty-six golfers enjoyed an afternoon game at the Rossmoor golf course recently, when they took part in a benefit to aid their hometown hero, Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik, who was severely injured last year while serving in Afghanistan. The broad community appeal of the event…
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Pink Out
Above: Ava Lowen, 17, puts the finishing touches on the face of fellow junior Nick Remshifski, 16, during Old Bridge High School’s annual Pink Out on Oct. 28. A variety of fundraising activities were held during the school day to raise money for breast cancer research. Below: Cosmetology students at Old Bridge High School “pink…
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Early retirement ordinance won’t be on the Old Bridge ballot
Court ruling declares GOP petition deficient By Chris Zawistowski Old Bridge’s hotly debated retirement ordinance will not be on the ballot Election Day. Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Lawrence Lawson dismissed a complaint filed by Attorney Jordan Rickards on behalf of Old Bridge Republican Chairwoman Anita Greenberg, ruling that the party’s petition to put the…
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Taryn McGrane, 18, a senior at Old Bridge High School, sprays the hair of English teacher Jamie Brown during the school’s annual Pink Out on Oct. 28. A variety of fundraising activities were held during the school day to raise money for breast cancer research. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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An apple day in Old Bridge D-19 candidates state case for election
Fest celebrates long history of agriculture in township Election pits incumbent trio of Dems against GOP challengers BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer The New Jersey Apple Growers Distillery building on the Herbert Cottrell property distilled applejack before eventually being sold to Laird & Co. in 1955. The building was later…
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Sayreville gives go-ahead for solar-panel installation
BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Borough officials are moving forward with long-proposed plans to install solar panels on and around several borough owned buildings. At the Borough Council’s Oct. 24 meeting, members authorized Business Administrator Jeff Bertrand to seek developers who would be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the panels. A request…
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Skating community rallies to help friend
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The South Amboy Arena is giving back to an employee who has given two decades to the roller-skating facility. Kathy Zsorey of Woodbridge, a manager at the rink on North Stevens Avenue, has been unable to return to work since suffering a collapsed lung on Oct. 1. From 6:30 to 8:30…
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Cops for Kids seeks holiday donations
Old Bridge Township police officers will play Santa’s helpers in December to brighten the holiday for youngsters in the community during the Christmas season. Sgt. Joseph Mandola, program coordinator of Cops for Kids, a nonprofit organization, is seeking the help of businesses and residents to ensure that underprivileged children in Old Bridge have a gift…
