Category: Suburban News
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Sayreville OKs geese control contract amid some debate
Costs of addling eggs, capturing birds has decreased in recent years BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Borough officials voted Monday to renew a contract aimed at controlling the geese population in town. “Like most of the coastal Northeast, we have a problem with migrating geese that don’t migrate. As a result, we have…
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Old Bridge energy plant clears another hurdle
Firm recommends BPU approve plan for 660-MW plant off Water Works Rd. BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Clean Energy Center is closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a recommendation by Levitan and Associates, the firm representing the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Though NRG Energy is still…
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Sayreville Seniors offering June 8 trip
The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor a June 8 trip to the Delaware Water Gap and Stroudsburg, Pa. The excursion will include a narrated historical sightseeing trolley tour of the area (no walking involved), lunch at the Sycamore Grille, entertainment by the “Gerry Gessie Duo Show” and shopping at the Country Kettle and the…
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New SWMHS auditorium opens for spring musical
Theater society will perform ‘Grease’ March 24-26 BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Members of the Sayreville War Memorial High School Theatre Society rehearse a scene from “Grease” in the school’s newly refurbished auditorium. Shows are set for March 24-26 at the school, located on Washington Road. ERIC SUCAR staff For Sayreville War Memorial High School,…
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Aimee Mann brings trio to Metuchen’s Forum
Songwriter’s catalog includes ’80s MTV hits, Oscar nomination BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Aimee Mann will perform songs from throughout her catalog April 8 in Metuchen. SHERYL NIELDS METUCHEN — Aimee Mann has never been one to rest on the laurels of her past. In the 25 years since her MTV hit “Voices Carry” cracked…
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Court allows Northwood Manor to drop age restrictions
Ruling reverses zoning board denial, arguing that developer has fulfilled state requirements BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The developer of an approved senior housing complex has won its appeal to the state Superior Court, thus ensuring the removal of the plan’s age restrictions. A June 3 decision by the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment…
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Bill honoring fallen vet from E.B. back on table
Holt, Lautenberg reintroduce bill to fill void in military’s suicide prevention efforts EAST BRUNSWICK — Township resident Linda Bean was back on Capitol Hill last week, accompanying U.S. Rep. Rush Holt as he reintroduced a bill aimed at closing a critical gap in suicide prevention for returning veterans. “This legislation seeks to build a bigger…
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Residents of flood-stricken area fighting for solution
Weber Ave. homeowners have suffered ‘financial and grievous personal losses’ BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer A proposed concept plan shows a steel sheet pile wall extending along the rear yards of homes on Weber Avenue in Sayreville. A fter a year of hard work and patience, the residents of Weber Avenue in Sayreville are far…
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Open house set on plans for ex-National Lead site
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILE — Residents can ask questions and voice opinions March 31 about plans for The Point at Sayreville, the redevelopment project set for the former National Lead site. O’Neill Properties’ concept master plan for the 453-acre site off Chevalier Avenue calls for 3 million square feet of retail space, 837,000…
