Category: Suburban News
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O.B. may take over South River building dept.
Boro officials grapple over issue of disbanding office, layoffs BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer South River’s building department would be disbanded and its responsibilities turned over to Old Bridge Township under a plan that is supported by a majority of borough officials. The proposal, which would involve the layoffs of employees…
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Matawan to host second SharkFest on Saturday
BY JOHN SUTTON Correspondent BY JOHN SUTTONCorrespondent Richard Fernicola, author of “Twelve Days of Terror,” will sign books and lead guided bus tours of the 1916 Matawan shark attack sites at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Saturday’s SharkFest. MATAWAN – When the word shark was mentioned in Matawan during the summer of 1916, it…
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Officials ‘won’t rest’ until complex is safe
Boro, owner agree on extra police patrols, more weekend security BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer “I believe it’s normal teenage boy kind of stuff. They basically hang out there.” – Kennedy O’Brien Mayor SAYREVILLE – Though one suspect has been charged in the June 28 murder at Winding Woods, at least…
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Friendly competition
PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Above: Melissa Velez, of Monroe, shows her hula-hoop skills during the second annual Community Friendship Games July 11 at Bicentennial Park in East Brunswick. The day of games saw youngsters from Monroe, Old Bridge and East Brunswick competing against one another. At left, David Haber, 12, of Old Bridge,competes in…
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Sayreville in the ‘Money’ for places to live
Magazine ranks boro No. 47 in best places to live in U.S. BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Caitlyn Brindley, 18, guides a horse to the corral at the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, which was mentioned in Money Magazine’s article on the “Top 100 Best Places to Live.” Property…
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Old Bridge municipal budget keeps taxes stable
Councilman says tab relies too heavily on one-time revenue BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer “All of these things will help us to give people property tax relief. The seeds we planted three years ago are now starting to bring fruit.” – Jim Phillips Mayor Old Bridge residents can look forward to…
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The eagles have landed, report concludes
Report says bald eagles are making a comeback along Raritan River BY JESSICA ALFREY Correspondent BY JESSICA ALFREYCorrespondent Photo Courtesy of the Edison Wetlands Association The American bald eagle has been making a comeback in the Middlesex County area in recent years. Here, an eagle is perched on a tower above the ILR Landfill in…
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Learning the ropes
PHOTOSBY SCOTT PILLING staff Above: Old Bridge Police Lt. Robert Moser accompanies Surantha Feldano, 11, as she tries to maneuver a golf cart through the cones while wearing goggles that simulate a drunken-driving experience July 12. The activity was part of the Old Bridge Police Department’s Youth Police Academy, being held over three weeklong sessions…
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Registration under way for library teen events
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, and the Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle, will host several upcoming teen programs. The following events require registration: • July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Main Branch – “Teen Jeopardy!”; • July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Main Branch and Aug.…
