Category: Suburban News
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Live from Old Bridge, it’s Classic TV Night
Volunteers’ staging of ‘Honeymooners,’ ‘SNL’ an annual hit BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Even those who are perpetually glued to the tube may feel compelled to leave their spot on the couch this weekend. The township’s Cultural Arts Committee is sponsoring Classic TV Night for its fourth year in the township, bringing…
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College student recognized for ongoing charity service
PHOTO COURTESY OF COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY Wendy Chan, a native of Old Bridge, speaks during Charter Day after receiving the James Monroe Prize for Civic Engagement at the College of William and Mary on Feb. 9. Old Bridge native Wendy Chan has been recognized by the College of William andMary for her service…
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Middlesex County assesses Hispanic outreach programs
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer EDISON- Areport recently released by Middlesex County states that while there are many public services available to Hispanic residents, accessing themcan be problematic. The report’s results were released during a forum on Feb. 8 at Middlesex County College. The focus is that while Hispanics make up about 17 percent of…
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Crabiel in, Fernicola out for freeholder race
Director, 77, says he wants to see projects through to fruition BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer At least two changes are in the works for the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. David B. Crabiel One longtime Middlesex County freeholder will retire later this year, while another recently resigned so he could be appointed as…
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Proposals sought for borough attorney post
Council makes annual appointments to boards, commissions BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE – Democrats and Republicans on the governing body were able to agree on most appointments to borough boards, commissions and services this year, but disagreed on others. The Democrats, who have a 4-2 majority on the Borough Council, recently made their own…
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Police charge 6 youths in series of graffiti acts
Vandalism prompts council to consider security cameras BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer “As we get toward the warmer weather, all you’re going to hear are complaints. We need to take action.” – Kathy Makowski SAYREVILLE – Property owners along Main Street may be able to breathe a sigh of relief now that police have arrested…
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Pianist’s goal is jazzing it up, and entertaining
East Bruns. native to perform Saturday at Old Bridge library BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Though Dave Schlossberg has been honing his skills as a pianist since the age of 5, he does not necessarily see skill as a top priority. The 24-year-oldEastBrunswick native is good enough atwhat he does tomake a…
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Fatalities prompt action at two O.B. intersections
Traffic signal OK’d for one; town looks at options for other BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Township officials are taking steps toward averting future tragedies at two intersections. Thanks to efforts by Councilman Reggie Butler and others, a traffic signal will be installed at Spring Hill Road and Route 34, where a…
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Middlesex Cty. formally introduces 2008 budget
NEWBRUNSWICK- The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders formally introduced a $397 million budget proposal last week that reduces the county’s equalized property tax rate for the 15th straight year. The proposed budget includes a net tax levy of $281,223,000, which is the amount to be raised through taxes. Freeholder Director David Crabiel said the…
