Category: Suburban News
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Five years, 902 DWI arrests for police unit
Small EBPD team has one role: to seek out drunken drivers BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer BY BRIAN DONAHUEStaff Writer “To me, [driving under the influence] is the most selfish thing you can do. Itell people that every night.” – James Angermeier patrolman EAST BRUNSWICK – Take Patrolman James Angermeier’s word for it: There are…
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Educators see benefits of Chinese lang. classes
Three from O.B. share experiences from trip to China BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Above: In addition to visiting schools and working with children and teachers, a group of educator from Old Bridge visited cultural landmarks like the Great Wall of China. At left: Christine Piscitelli works on a project with…
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Flag ceremony
PHOTOSBYCHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from far left: Jeff Toperzer of Old Bridge VFW Post 9468 places a flag in the fire during a flag retirement ceremony hosted by Girl Scout Troop 1293’s Silver group Saturday. Shannon Nyhus, Sabrina Yoniak, Samantha Zobrio and Venus Ranieri organized the ceremony as the first part of their Silver project,…
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Cancer, environmental issues topic of meeting
State and federal officials will answer residents’ questions BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – Residents concerned about an alleged cancer cluster will have another opportunity to meet with officials next week. U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) will attend the special meeting on environmental concerns in Sayreville Aug. 29, and…
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Old Bridge approves building dept. takeover
South River construction office to be disbanded BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer “People talk about shared services all the time, but this is one concrete [instance] where at the end of the day it is better for both municipalities.” – Jim Phillip Mayor South River will disband its building department and…
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Single mothers make their lives an open book
Collaborative effort aims to empower, inspire those facing adversity BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – For My Daughter’s Keeper Inc. (MDK), mom’s the word. However, moms come in all shapes and sizes: Rich, poor. Old, young. Educated, going through school. Married, single. Therefore, MDK, North Brunswick, recently launched a…
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Steel mill to hold meeting for concerned residents
SAYREVILLE – Gerdau Ameristeel will sponsor what it described as a community information session at its steel mill on North Crossman Road tonight. Residents can come at any time between 5-8 p.m. to learn about what the mill is doing to improve its operations and address the concerns raised by neighbors, according to a press…
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Fundraisers
Aug. 23-Sept. 8 • Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, audiocassettes, VHS videos. Paperbacks, 50 cents each or three for $1; hardcovers, 75 cents and up; VHS videos, $1. “All-You-Can-Carry for $5,” last two days of the event, Sept.…
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Fire caused by lightning
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – A lightning bolt led to a structure fire in the borough last week. The detached single-car garage of a residence on Coolidge Avenue was struck by lightening at 4:24 p.m. Aug. 17. Multiple fire units responded to extinguish flames in the garage of the…
