Category: Suburban News
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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…
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October means creepy fun at Metuchen’s Raconteur
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent METUCHEN — ’Tis the season for a good scare, and The Raconteur is happy to oblige. The borough bookstore will be holding three Halloween events before the month is through as part of what it calls “Shocktober.” Two film screenings will be held at the nearby Forum Theatre, while its “Haunted…
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So. Amboy sees rash of car break-ins
SOUTH AMBOY — A series of motor vehicle burglaries were reported in the city during the early morning hours of Oct. 15. The vehicles were illegally entered either through damage or by unlocked doors. Between 3 and 5 a.m., four vehicles were entered on the 300 block of Ward Avenue, and another four were entered…
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St. Stan’s Oktoberfest, hayrides scheduled
St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will sponsor its annual Oktoberfest 3-9 p.m. Oct. 22 on the St. Stan’s School grounds, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. In case of rain, the event will take place 1-8 p.m. Oct. 23. Highlights will include games, wheels, pay-one-price ride specials, a “Bier Garten” and food including a pork-loin dinner. Family Hayrides…
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D-12 Dems hope to bring new ideas to Trenton
Candidates say property taxes biggest issue in the state BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer I n a new district with new towns spanning from Old Bridge to Jackson, the Democratic legislative candidates in District 12 say it’s time for voters to send new faces and new ideas in Trenton. Senate candidate Bob Brown and Assembly…
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Feline ‘deals’ offered at adoption center
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will run a Spring a Feline special Oct. 21-29. The regular $75 fee to adopt any cat or kitten will be reduced to $10. The fee includes all vaccines, medical testing, deworming and spaying/neutering as age appropriate. Available pets may be seen online at sayreville. petfinder.com or by…
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GOP candidates stress tax relief, jobs creation for New Jersey
New District 12 candidates say jobs No. 1 issue for state BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer New Jersey faces tough challenges like joblessness and taxes that will take tough solutions to fix. And the Republican legislative candidates in the new 12th Legislative District say they are the right people to lead the charge. “This election…
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Fall Crafts and More scheduled for Oct. 15
The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA Fall Crafts and More Show is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. For more information, log on to www.saintthomasob.com and click on the HSA tab or call 732-915-9518.
