Category: Suburban News
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American Legion Post 211 in Sayreville
Chaplain Charles Vuocolo of Sayreville American Legion Post 211 in Sayreville prepares old American flags for their retirement as Art Valentino and Pat Hampsom look on during a Flag Day service held Monday at the post on MacArthur Avenue. More photos, page 24 and at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
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LaVigne takes over as So. Amboy police chief
City Council also acts on consolidation of zoning, planning boards BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy has a new police chief, but the man filling that role is a familiar face. Chief Darren LaVigne has served as acting chief since last fall, when he took over for then-Chief James Wallis, who retired in February. LaVigne,…
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Charges dropped against ex-school board member
Grand jury decides there was lack of probable cause against Josselyn BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Aformer Old Bridge Board of Education member was cleared last week of charges that he attempted to lure a 10-year-old child. A grand jury at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick no-billed David L. Josselyn on June 9,…
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Board says trucks OK for Main Street Bypass
Reviews panel’s suggestions for controversial roadway BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Planning Board approved all but two recommendations presented by the borough’s Main Street Bypass advisory committee, whose suggestions centered on alleviating the burden of the planned road on nearby neighborhoods. Committee members presented their recommendations to the board on June 2…
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Old Bridge Relay for Life yields more than $50,000
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Relay for Life committee members Brittany Ahr and Harrison Dean take a break during the event’s “Fight Back” ceremony. OLD BRIDGE — After much planning and preparation, the township’s first installment of a nationwide charity event for cancer research turned out to be a success. The event, which took place…
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Groups file appeal in river cleanup case
Edison Wetlands, Baykeeper challenge dismissal of lawsuit BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Two environmental groups whose lawsuit over the cleanup of the Raritan River and National Lead site was dismissed in federal court have filed an appeal. The Edison Wetlands Association (EWA) and NY/NJ Baykeeper are challenging the court’s May 27 decision against…
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Jersey fresh
Left: The Old Bridge Economic Development Corp. kicked off its Buy Local Farmer’s Market June 2 at the municipal complex, Route 516. Area farmers are selling their goods at the market, which runs from 3-7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Above: John Hauser of Hauser Hill Farms, Ticetown Road, discusses the fresh…
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North and South get set for rematch at Dey Farm
MONROE — The 40-acre Dey Farm on Federal Road will once again turn into a battleground and encampment for Union and Confederate soldiers who will re-enact a battle from the Civil War on June 26 and 27. “This two-day event is a great way for our residents to see firsthand what life was like for…
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Summer theater series to kick off next week
Three musicals will be staged at Roosevelt Park, with nightly performances at 8:30 p.m. BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer M iddlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park will kick off its 48th season with the musical “1776” on June 23. Plays-in-the-Park shows, which are sponsored by the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, are…
