Category: Suburban News
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JEFF GRANIT staff Danielle Zareski, 10, tries her figure skating skills during an open session at the Old Bridge Ice Arena Dec. 31.
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So. Amboy has big plans for year ahead
Several projects in works, despite poor economy BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent In spite of a challenging economy, South Amboy officials are moving ahead with a series of planned projects for 2009. Initiatives such as completing work at the South Amboy train station, reopening the city’s ferry service, unveiling the new YMCA, reopening a power plant…
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Republicans suggest major cuts to budget
GOP says several township agencies, positions can go BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer With the municipal budget dividing the Old Bridge Township Council along party lines, two council members shared their opposing thoughts on various line items within it. Councilwoman Lucille Panos, one of three Republicans on the town’s governing body, said the budget should…
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So. Bruns. official selected as freeholder
Barrett takes vacant seat; Dalina will be director BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Carol Barrett Middlesex County has a new freeholder and for the first time in over a decade, a new director. During a special convention Sunday in East Brunswick, county Democrats elected South Brunswick Deputy Mayor Carol Barrett to the freeholder seat vacated…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Students in the chorus at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Old Bridge, sing for their classmates during their Winter Concert Dec. 17.
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Multitown burglary suspect allegedly hit 7 boro homes
SAYREVILLE — Borough police are investigating several recent burglaries, many of which were allegedly committed by a suspect who struck homes and businesses in several area towns. Detective Mathew Bandurski of the Sayreville Police Department said Paul R. Hect, 39, of Old Bridge, is being charged with seven counts of burglary in the borough and…
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Dolphin washes up, dies on Old Bridge beach
OLD BRIDGE — A dolphin was beached off the shore of Raritan Bay in the Laurence Harbor section of town and died shortly after being discovered. A pedestrian found the dolphin on the beach around 7:30 a.m. Dec. 23. The dolphin died on the beach before responders arrived from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a…
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Kelly, Eicher join evenly split council
Mayor breaks tied votes in favor of Republicans BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer PHOTOS, ABOVE AND BELOW RIGHT, BY MICHAEL ACKER Above: Lisa Buchanan Eicher takes the oath of office last week. Right: As a youngster, Eicher holds the Bible for her grandfather, Ken, as he is sworn in to the Sayreville Borough Council on…
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Ice time
Above: Abbey Grau (center) and Lexi Bellotti, both 14, showcase their skating abilities during an open session at the Old Bridge Ice Arena on Dec. 31. Right: Skaters rush back out onto the ice after it was cleaned and smoothed. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
