Category: Suburban News
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Sayreville gets look at National Lead plans
Proposals for three-bedroom townhouses, payments in lieu of taxes at center of debate BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer After years of legal issues and planning, a construction plan for the former National Lead property in Sayreville is beginning to take shape. On Nov. 30, the Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency approved a concept plan, map and…
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Feds seize domain names in counterfeit goods bust
Seizure orders were executed against 82 domain names of commercial Internet websites engaged in the alleged illegal sale and distribution of counterfeit goods and copyrighted works as part of Operation in Our Sites v. 2.0, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Director John Morton of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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Making holidays brighter a Parlin family tradition
Visitors encouraged to donate food, toys to help those in need BY SAM SLAUGHTER BY SAM Staff Writer Clark Griswold, eat your heart out. This is the real deal. Nestled on a quiet street off Ernston Road in the Parlin section of Sayreville, Rob and Karen Aperawic’s Cori Street house lights up the night. The…
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E.B. MOMS plans meeting for Dec. 9
The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold its monthly meeting 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9. For event location and to RSVP, email [email protected]. For more information about the MOMS Club, log on to www.ebmomsclub.com.
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New pastor hopes to address community needs in S. Amboy
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The Rev. Jeffrey Carney has found a home in the city, and he hopes his new church will provide a home to others as well. Carney was installed as the new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, 150 North Broadway, on Nov. 21. “[There was] good turnout,” he…
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Elks to celebrate at New Year’s Eve gala
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 will hold a New Year’s Eve celebration 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. The event will feature a hot-and-cold buffet, open bar, a champagne toast and music by a DJ. Tickets, which cost $50 per person and must be purchased in advance, are available…
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Children invited to Christmas party
The Sayreville Emergency Squad, an allvolunteer organization, will sponsor a Children’s Christmas Party 1-3 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Sayreville Emergency Squad, 776 Washington Road, Parlin section of the borough. Parents must accompany children. Santa will distribute gifts to youngsters under age 12. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. Children will have the opportunity…
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South Amboy slates tree lighting, parade
The annual South Amboy Tree Lighting and Fire Truck Parade is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Transit Plaza, Broadway. Community members are invited to visit Santa at the town’s Christmas Village. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the Kids Meet and Greet. There will be free hot chocolate, cookies, candy and holiday…
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Police charge trio in local retail thefts
OLD BRIDGE — Police have arrested three individuals on charges that they allegedly stole more than $2,500 worth of merchandise from stores in Old Bridge and Sayreville. Malcolm Alexander, 43, and David Hernandez, 43, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Shapria Chapman, 53, of Raleigh, N.C., were arrested on Nov. 19 and charged with theft and…
