Category: Suburban News
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In harmony
Twins Sean (l) and Kevin McKenny perform as part of Marrakesh, a Crosby, Stills & Nash tribute band, during Old Bridge Day, held Saturday at the township’s municipal complex on Route 516.
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Fundraisers
Oct. 9 • Sunshine Magic Circus, hosted by Phills Brothers, to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey, 7:30 p.m., at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid adult. Tickets for adults cost $5 each; available at the door. Call the Hemophilia Association at 732-…
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Shuttle-bus driver charged in theft
ASayreville man who drove a shuttle bus for Middlesex County has been charged with third-degree theft for allegedly stealing cash from the suggested fare box on the bus. Mark B. Wolfthal, 50, of the borough’s Parlin section, was charged Sept. 24 on allegations he took at least $80 from the box, according to a press…
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Biz owner charged in murder plot
FBI says Passalaqua offered to kill four for $10K each BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Alocal resident and business owner is accused of setting a scheme to murder four people in exchange for money, and also taking part in a series of burglaries in Middlesex County. Joseph Passalaqua, 55, of East Brunswick, the owner of…
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Rt. 35 traffic signals to get camera system
Those who run red lights will be mailed a summons BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Surveillance cameras may soon catch motorists who run red lights at two Route 35 intersections in Sayreville. The violators caught on film would be mailed a ticket from the police department and have to pay an $85 fine. The red-light…
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Students at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, MacArthur Avenue in Sayreville, march during a walkathon held Sept. 25 as a fundraiser for the Catholic school.
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Taxes will increase avg. $571 in S. Amboy
Officials: Revenue down, fixed costs up in city budget BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The South Amboy City Council adopted a 2009 budget last week that will raise municipal taxes by 38 percent. The $14 million budget was approved at a special meeting Sept. 22, with officials saying that decreased revenues left them with no option…
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Pollando replaces Drwal on Dem. ticket
Both parties discuss goal of lowering taxes BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Sayreville Democratic Party has unanimously chosen former council President Thomas Pollando to run alongside former Councilman Dennis Grobelny for the two available seats this November. The two will face Republicans Nick Perrette and Frank Bella, who are also running on a revised…
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Local medical center forges bond with Republic of Georgia
Jewish Renaissance Medical Center to visit nation, hoping to provide residents with better health care BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Because health insurance is unavailable to many people in this world, the Jewish RenaissanceMedical Center announced a partnership with the Republic of Georgia on Sept. 16 as part of a collaboration intended to develop similar…
