Category: Suburban News
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State rules against former O.B. councilman in ethics case
Judge rules Maher violated twp. ethical standards in OBMUA vote BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A former councilman acted unethically when he voted in 2007 to reappoint Nicholas Smolney as a commissioner of the Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority while the councilman’s wife had an application before the utility, according to a…
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O.B. school delegates visit White House as part of healthy school challenge
OLD BRIDGE — A delegation of school administrators, a nurse and the general manager of the district’s food services visited the White House yesterday as HealthierUS School Challenge Award winners. The federal Department of Agriculture (USDA) applauded their efforts for creating an environment that helps children learn about healthy food choices and being physically active.…
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Repairs under way at Sayreville Borough Hall
With lighting & windows replaced, central air will be installed; roof is next BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Several improvement plans for the main municipal building will see tangible progress this year. Long-awaited repairs to Borough Hall’s windows, lighting, roof, heating and air conditioning are coming together at a net cost to the borough…
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Wrestling team to host Tricky Tray
The Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Wrestling Team will hold its fifth annual Tricky Tray Nov. 12 in the cafeteria at the high school, 820 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Drawings will begin at 7:30 p.m. Food will be available. Admission is $10 in advance, $12 at…
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Rt. 35 traffic being shifted over Cheesequake Creek
OLD BRIDGE — State officials have announced a traffic staging change on Route 35 as major rehabilitation work begins on the drawbridge over Cheesequake Creek connecting Old Bridge and Sayreville . On Oct. 14, state Department of Transportation contractorAgate Construction Co. began construction operations to rehabilitate the southbound side of the bridge. To accommodate that…
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Sayreville students campaign against texting while driving
BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Three years ago, Selina Capric was in a car accident. The driver, a friend, simply looked over at her phone to read a text when it happened. Those few seconds were enough to create a dangerous distraction. Luckily, Capric and her friend were both unharmed in the accident, but it was…
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Old Bridge Lowe’s closes
Home improvement chain said store was ‘underperforming’ BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Lowe’s on Route 9 closed its doors Sunday, one of 20 underperforming stores that the home improvement giant will close across the country. Gail Lemaldi, executive director of the Old Bridge Economic Development Corporation, lamented the store’s closure, estimating…
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S. Amboy wards realigned
Arts Festival raises money for library purchases BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Some residents of the city’s Third Ward will find themselves in the First Ward next year. There are three wards in South Amboy, and each has an elected representative on the City Council. The re-warding of the city is under the…
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O.B. youth wants those in need to have costumes
OLD BRIDGE — A local 10-year-old has launched a new charity effort to bring smiles to the faces of other children whose families have fallen on hard times. Paloma Ray Affinito, a student at St. Ambrose School, decided after Halloween last year to begin collecting costumes for children who may not be able to afford…
