Category: Suburban News
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New film explores Raritan River’s rescue
Film to screen June 14 at Forum Theater, Metuchen BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Brian O’Neil discusses his firm’s involvement in cleaning up and redeveloping an area alongside the Raritan River in Sayreville. The Raritan is a river transformed. Its shift from a toxic witches’ brew to a wildlife sanctuary and favorite among fishermen is…
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Teacher’s book refutes Christie’s reform agenda
Mike Spina OLD BRIDGE — Retired teacher and journalist Mike Spina, whose recently published book repudiates Gov. Chris Christie’s education reform agenda, will host a book signing at the Old Bridge Public Library on June 18. Spina, with 42 years of experience in both Catholic and public schools, retired from his teaching career last July.…
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Sayreville shelter teaches children to be dog-savvy
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Animal lovers turned out for the Doggone Safe “Be a Tree” program June 5 at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, Main Street. The interactive session was set up to teach kids and parents to be smart and safe around dogs. SCOTT FRIEDMAN SAYREVILLE — It’s ruff being a kid sometimes.…
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Nyla Scott, 7, of Sayreville, reaches for a paw high five from Harley during Doggone Safe’s “Be a Tree” program June 5 at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, Main Street. The interactive session was set up to teach kids and parents to be smart and safe around dogs. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Newspaper editor to appear on WCTC
Greater Media Newspapers Managing Editor Mark Rosman will join WCTC-AM host Bert Baron for a weekly discussion of issues affecting central New Jersey. Greater Media Newspapers and WCTC-AM are both owned by Greater Media Inc. Greater Media Newspapers publishes 10 weekly newspapers in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. WCTC-AM, 1450, is “The Voice of Central…
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O.B. residents, officials air Cablevision concerns
Council considering 10-year contract with provider BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Old Bridge officials are debating whether to renew the municipality’s contract with Cablevision. A hearing on the topic was held during a recent Township Council meeting. In advance of the session, the township had compiled public feedback on the past few years of the service.…
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Old Bridge Republicans battle early retirement initiative
Democrats: Newly adopted ordinance will save money; avoid need for layoffs BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Republican officials continue to speak out against a new ordinance that allows employees to retire with health benefits after working 15 years for Old Bridge. Supporters of the ordinance, which passed in a tense 5-4 vote along party lines…
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Dylan Shrine goes on tour
Old Bridge resident says he wants young people to appreciate folk-rock star BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Mel Prussack of Old Bridge discusses the exhibit he set up at the township’s library in recognition of Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday. The display runs through June and will later be moved to libraries in East Brunswick and…
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State Fair to open at Meadowlands June 24
Special promotions on tap to mark fair’s 25th year For its 25th anniversary year, State Fair Meadowlands will be treating fairgoers to brand-new entertainment during the 17-day event, running June 24 through July 10 at the New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to the New Meadowlands Stadium, formerly Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford. State Fair Meadowlands is…
