Category: Suburban News
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GOP blasts Dems for using employees in political ad
Commercial for upcoming sheriff’s race will be pulled, freeholder director says BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The Republican challengers for Middlesex County offices plan to file an ethics complaint against their Democratic opponents for using county workers and vehicles in a political ad recently. Brian Hackett, the campaign manager for Republican sheriff’s candidate Keith…
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Sayreville set for festive weekend at Kennedy Park
Car show, concert on tap Saturday evening; Sayreville Day runs 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Organizers of SayrevilleDay believe this year’s celebration will be better than ever. “Every year my committee and I try to improve from years’ past. With the help of our sponsors, we can do it,”…
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So. Amboy parish set for four-day festival
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Starting this evening, the Church of the Sacred Heart will be celebrating both Catholic and Italian traditions with its inaugural Padre Pio/Giglio festival. The event, which runs through Sunday night on the grounds of the church, 531 Washington Ave., is the brainchild of John Catenacci of Freehold, event…
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South River couple competes for charity, free wedding
Luncheon to be held Sept. 26 to benefit Make-A-Wish BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Jennifer Janosko and Michael Aschettino SOUTH RIVER — It’s a love story that was waiting to happen. Michael Aschettino, 28, and Jennifer Janosko, 29, grew up around the corner from each other. They went to school together from elementary through high…
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Move that would allow PD restructuring put on hold
Municipal code changes could mean fewer ranking officers, 30-day-vacancy policy scrapped BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Amid contention from residents and municipal officials alike, the Township Council voted to table its proposed restructuring of the police force. Numerous residents and members of the township police force attended Monday night’s council meeting, expecting…
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Troupe launches second season at new theater
Traditional Broadway and holiday shows planned, along with new ‘On the Edge’ series Playhouse 22’s “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” runs through Oct. 10. EAST BRUNSWICK — Playhouse 22 has kicked off its highly anticipated second year at the new Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. The township’s community theater troupe is optimistic…
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Night tour of ponds to benefit children’s research hospital
AMoonlight Pond Tour this weekend will raise funds for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help children who have cancer. Tour-goers will find a rainwater harvesting display at an Old Bridge residence. Registration will begin at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 tour on Sept. 18. The $20 admission, which will go to St. Jude’s,…
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In our memories
Dignitaries including New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and local Boy Scouts were on hand Sept. 9 as two pieces of steel beams from the World Trade Center were dedicated in a memorial service at the Cheesequake Firehouse in Old Bridge. More photos at gmnews.com. MARY ANN BLACKBURN
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Always in our hearts
Above: Visitors to Old Bridge’s Sept. 11 memorial at the municipal complex Saturday reflect upon the losses suffered in the terrorist attacks nine years earlier. Below: A sentiment stone sits atop a marker at the 9/11 memorial site. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
