Category: Suburban News
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Planner says no reason to deny religious group
Argues that group’s beliefs require the residential units BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer With all testimony complete, the Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America (DRSANA) may be reaching the end of its nearly three-year pursuit to secure approval from Old Bridge Township. The religious group has been appearing before the township Zoning Board of…
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S.A. residents express dislike of tax increase
Mayor says city has kept spending under control BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent It was standing room only last week as the South Amboy City Council met for the first time since passing a budget with a 38-percent increase in municipal taxes. “I know why most of you are here,” Mayor John O’Leary told the crowd.…
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Temple celebrates history of worship and outreach
Congregation members are from all over Middlesex County BY MARY ANNE ROSS Corespondent In an atmosphere that was a mix of solemn occasion and joyful family reunion, the congregation of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple celebrated 150 years on Sunday. Rabbi Bennett Miller of Monroe holds a marker presented to Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New…
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Fundraisers
Oct. 16 • Dinner-Dance, sponsored by Township With A Heart Inc. (TWAH), Old Bridge, 7-11 p.m., at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, 15 Oak St., Old Bridge. Buffet dinner, complimentary tap beer, wine, soda. Music by Rock-N-Rhythm. Tickets cost $65, advance sale only; call 732-710- 0087. TWAH is a private nonprofit organization created to…
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Judge upholds approval of business use in O.B.
Manalapan lawsuit challenged Old Bridge zoning decision BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Astate Superior Court judge recently ruled in favor of an Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment decision, which was challenged in a lawsuit from Manalapan Township. In late 2008, Manalapan filed the suit against Old Bridge in an attempt to overturn the decision…
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Group’s target is ending homelessness in 10 years
Part of plan is to create 520 units of permanent affordable or supportive housing BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Anewly established nonprofit organization is working collaboratively with Middlesex County to stop area homelessness before the year 2020. Coming Home of Middlesex County was created to implement the county’s 10- year plan to stop chronic and…
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On the run
Wayne Bell (center) of Randolph leads a trio of runners to the finish line during Sayreville’s seventh annual Hit the Bricks 5-Mile Run on Main Street Saturday. The event is a benefit for the Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children.
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Police charge two in thefts from South Amboy Foodtown
SOUTH AMBOY — Police have arrested two residents of Elizabeth in connection with recent shoplifting incidents at Foodtown on Bordentown Avenue. Carlos Ortiz, 37, and Natasha Sanderson, 24, allegedly shoplifted at the grocery store on Sept. 13 and 21, taking baby formula both times, according information released by South Amboy Police Detective Richard Wojaczyk. On…
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Photo
Nathan Langer of East Brunswick, who portrays Tevye in the Main Street Theatre Co.’s production of “Fiddler On the Roof,” is surrounded by three of his daughters, (l-r) Liat Perelmanm of Plainsboro, Maggie Bera of Sayreville and Lauren Sodono of Colonia. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays from…
