Category: Suburban News
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Allen Pashley takes a ride down the slippery slide
Allen Pashley takes a ride down the slippery slide as Sayreville recreation camp station leader Jake Werb sprays him with a hose during the July 21 session of the borough summer camp program in Burke’s Park, Washington Road. More photos at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Lakeside memorial a tribute to late teen
Sayreville’s Dubinin family touched by Scout’s effort, community support BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Thanks to the efforts of a local Boy Scout, a fallen borough teenager will forever be memorialized in a serene and beautiful setting in the heart of Sayreville. Above: Elizabeth Dubinin, Sara’s mother, describes the stone bench and garden overlooking the…
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$16.5M water plant lacks majority support
Proponents saw facility as potential revenue-generator for Sayreville in future years BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent In the end, it came down to one vote. And that belonged to Sayreville Councilman Frank Bella, who went against the proposed $16.5 million expansion of the Bordentown Avenue Water Treatment Plant during the Borough Council’s July 26 meeting. “Frank,…
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“Tower 40” model airplane
Mike Korb (l) of Edison and Larry Kosinar of Old Bridge troubleshoot their “Tower 40” model airplane during the fourth annual open house event hosted by the Tri-County Radio Control Club July 18 at Heavenly Farms, East Brunswick. More photos at gmnews.com. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Applegate takes place on South Amboy council
Residents raise concerns about beach, other issues BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent There is a new face on the South Amboy City Council. Donald Applegate, a First Ward resident, was joined by his family as he took the oath at the start of the July 21 council meeting. Mayor John O’Leary conducted the swearing-in. Applegate replaces…
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County fair tradition goes back 72 years
Festivities run Aug. 2-8 at E. Brunswick fairgrounds BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick will soon be brought to life with the scent of cotton candy and the glow of neon lights. Returning for its 72nd year, the Middlesex County Fair will bring food, music, rides and the usual…
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Guadagno reaches out to locals in Old Bridge
Lt. governor discusses initiatives to cap spending, boost the economy BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno OLD BRIDGE — Officials in Trenton are taking a more grassroots approach by connecting with local leaders and businesses in an attempt to pull New Jersey’s economy out of debt, according to Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno.…
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Parlin theater troupe announces next season
Announces new subscriber program with discounts BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The Main Street Theatre Co., which has spent nearly 25 years staging shows for theater lovers, has recently announced its run of shows for the 2010-11 season. The upcoming season will feature four musicals, a comedy and a mystery. All shows will be…
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Rabbi, two couples recognized
OLD BRIDGE — Congregation Beth Ohr recently honored Rabbi Eugene Wernick and synagogue members Linda and Allan Benish and Harriet and Philip Rabinowitz The group was honored at an event attended by over 115 guests, including state Assemblyman Dr. Sam Thompson, Old Bridge Councilman Reggie Butler and United Synagogue of America CEO Rabbi Steven Wernick,…
