Category: Suburban News
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Democrats say it’s time to move Sayreville forward
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer The Democratic candidates for Borough Council are hoping voters will agree with them that change is needed in Sayreville on Nov. 2. Bill Henry Dan Buchanan, a former councilman, and Bill Henry believe they are just the people to bring that to a council that is currently made up of…
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Sayrevillle Republicans focus on budget, taxes
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer With a new candidate in the running, the Republicans are retooled and getting ready for the Nov. 2 election for two Sayreville Borough Council seats. Paula Siarkiewicz Borough Council President Paula Siarkiewicz and her new running mate, Barry Giotta, are running for the threeyear terms, facing a Democratic slate of…
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Teen goes from screen to stage for ‘Crucible’
Playhouse 22 brings Salem witch trials back to life from Oct. 29 to Nov. 21 in E.B. BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Quinn Shephard rehearses a scene from “The Crucible,” which will be presented by Playhouse 22 Oct. 29-Nov. 21 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. Tickets are $20; $18 for seniors…
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Six hopefuls on ballot for So. Amboy council
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent In addition to this year’s mayoral race, South Amboy voters will choose from among five candidates for two at-large seats on the City Council on Nov. 2, and they will also fill the council’sWard Joe Connors 1 seat. Seeking the at-large seats are Democrats Joe Connors and Michael “Mickey” Gross, Republicans…
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fundraisers •••
Oct. 28 • Family Fun Night Great-Tasting Fundraiser, sponsored by the Old Bridge YMCA swim team, 5-9 p.m., at Friendly’s of Old Bridge, 180 Ferry Road. Diners should tell their server they are there to support the swim team. Restaurant will donate a percentage of all sales to the team. Oct. 28-Dec. 1 • Holiday…
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Pedestrian struck, killed on Rt. 9
OLD BRIDGE — A township man died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle as he attempted to cross Route 9 on Oct. 14, according to authorities. George Mauceri, 60, was crossing the highway near the intersection of Jake Brown Road shortly before 7 p.m. when he was struck by a car…
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Rummage Sale to aid church Crisis Room
Aldersgate United Methodist Church will host a Rummage Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5 in the white house next to the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will take place rain or shine. Books will be sold for 10 cents, games for 25 cents. All items marked 50 cents and above will be…
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Residents to decide on open space tax
Fund created 10 years ago up for renewal Nov. 2 BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer It has been a decade since Old Bridge residents passed a referendum establishing a township open space fund. Now the community will have to decide whether the open space tax is worth keeping in place. Members of the municipal Open…
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Spotswood Knights to hold Oldies Dance
The Spotswood Knights of Columbus will sponsor its monthly Saturday Night Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance 8-11 p.m. Nov. 6 at the council home, 30 Crescent Ave. The event will feature dancing to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s and music by a DJ. A $10 donation at the door includes soda,…
