Category: Suburban News
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Old Bridge festival steeped in tradition
Salt Water Day begins at 2 p.m. Saturday on the beach in Laurence Harbor BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Though many may be disappointed by Old Bridge Day’s hiatus this year, residents can still get their local festival fix at Salt Water Day. The event, to be held Saturday and sponsored by the Laurence Harbor…
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Dance to the Music
Louis (l), 6, and Alexis Calabrese (r), 4, of East Brunswick, and Sydney Chacko of Old Bridge dance to the music of Shadow Road at Geick Park in Old Bridge July 20. ERIC SUCAR staff
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O.B. officials to look at town’s zoning laws
Sohor: Town center, Rt. 516 zoned for too much density BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Concerns from residents and officials have prompted Old Bridge Township to begin the process of re-evaluating and potentially revising the town’s master plan and accompanying zoning ordinances. The review, which was initiated by Councilwoman Mary Sohor, would determine the success…
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Local school districts see more retirements
Savings has allowed boards to hire less-experienced, lower-salaried teachers BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer School districts across the state have undoubtedly sustained a harsh financial blow from the loss of state aid, and area school officials are beginning to realize the educational impacts of the budgets adopted last spring. The collective loss of $820 million…
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Teen campers enjoy summer trips, thrills
Group from Old Bridge cites whitewater rafting as highlight BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Old Bridge youth in the township’s full-day summer camp enjoy a whitewater rafting adventure on the Delaware River in July. The camp for teenagers was started three years ago when parents were looking for something their kids could do during the…
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Woman, 75, accused in stabbing death of husband
Resident of Monroe senior community free on $200,000 bail BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MONROE — A 75-year-old woman accused of stabbing her elderly husband to death last week is free on bail, Assistant Middlesex County Prosecutor Nicholas Sewitch said Monday. It was unclear where Ruth Zucker is staying, but Sewitch said it is…
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Volkert tapped as new O.B. police chief
Official swearing-in set for Aug. 16 council meeting BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer After a little over a month of interviews and deliberation, Old Bridge Mayor Jim Phillips has appointed a new chief of police. Phillips selected William Volkert, who has most recently served as captain in charge of the Detective Bureau. “[Volkert] is the…
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Summer fun
Clockwise from top left: Camp counselors and children play a game of red light/green light at Sayreville’s summer camp program in Burke’s Park, Washington Road, on July 21. Emily Cianfaglione goes for a watery ride down the slide. Andrew Bouchard (c) goes for a spin with some friends. Aaron Bartlett relaxes in the swimming pool.…
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Vote on senior townhomes pushed to Sept.
Councilman, residents tell board residences would have too big an impact BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Developer Thomas Galante has completed testimony on a proposed senior townhouse community, but the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment is delaying its vote until several issues are resolved. Representatives of the builder, who is seeking preliminary approval for…
