Category: Suburban News
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Boy Scouts collecting U.S. flags to be retired
Boy Scout Troop No. 129, Old Bridge, is collecting worn, tattered or faded U.S. flags to be respectfully retired at an upcoming troop ceremony. Flags may be dropped off in the collection boxes at the following locations: + St. Ambrose Church, 94 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge; + Old Bridge Public Library, Old Bridge municipal complex,…
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State agriculture dept. will make deer fencing available
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Charles M. Kuperus has announced that a deer fencing program will be run cooperatively by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension. The cost-share program will provide fencing material, plus up to 30 percent of the line posts at no cost to qualified farmers who…
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Lori Clinch
Are We There Yet? Facing the fashion critics at home Although I love being the center of attention, I feel that there is nothing more nerve-wracking than talking before a large group. Therefore, when I’m asked to speak to a crowd, I generally begin preparations weeks in advance. I start with a lack of sleep,…
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Scouts earn Eagle rank after community projects
Robert J. Polgar (l) and John D. Mottley of Boy Scout Troop 59, Sayreville, will be honored tomorrow for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SAYREVILLE – Two borough teens who recently earned their ranks as Eagle Scouts will be honored tomorrow during a Court of Honor dinner. John D. Mottley, 17, and Robert J.…
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Krome redevelopment contract expected soon
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – The redevelopment of the former Krome nightclub property is anticipated to start sometime next year. That is according to developer and Continental Properties partner Zigga Roshanski, who the borough tapped for the project last July. The plan calls for an age-restricted community with 144…
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Sayreville eyes crackdown on overcrowding in boro homes
New positions would boost code enforcement BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer Homes that are being too heavily occupied have officials considering adding to Sayreville’s code enforcement office. Borough code enforcement and zoning officers can use a hand dealing with the issue of overcrowded homes, officials said. Councilman John Melillo relayed the…
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2 arrested in alleged credit card scheme
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Police arrested two gas station attendants Friday in connection with an alleged stolen credit card scam. Abrehym E. Talat, 24, of Parlin, and Islam F. Moursy, 25, of South Amboy, were both charged with theft, while Talat was also charged with credit card…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Max Selenko, 3, of Old Bridge, with grandfather Stephen, listen in during Tuesday morning’s storytime session at the Old Bridge Public Library.
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Fund-raisers
April 27 + Comedy Night at the Stress Factory, to benefit the special children of Camp Daisy, East Brunswick, food served at 6 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m., at the Stress Factory, 375 George St., New Brunswick. Headliner: comedian Joey Kola. Raffle prizes: tickets to Trenton Thunder basketball games and shows at Paper Mill…
