Category: Suburban News
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Council ready to settle dispute over park name
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – A years-old controversy surrounding the name of the borough’s waterfront park on River Road could soon be settled. The Borough Council on Monday introduced an ordinance that would name the park in honor the late Ken Buchanan, something that the borough initially proposed following…
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SERA sues over council additions; court date set
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE — As anticipated, the Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency has filed a lawsuit in response to legislation that allows Borough Council members to sit on the agency. The Borough Council adopted an ordinance last month making SERA a nine-member body that includes two council members. The…
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Newspapers announce nominees in Greater Women of Central NJ
Greater Media Newspapers is pleased to announce the list of nominees for the second annual Greater Women of Central New Jersey award. This year, 108 women were nominated in the categories of business, health care and nonprofit. These nominations were submitted by family, friends, co-workers and spouses in an effort to recognize the amazing and…
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Suspect, 27, arrested following chase, crash
EAST BRUNSWICK – A township man is facing numerous charges after he reportedly led police on a chase first in his car and then on foot before being arrested in South River March 8. The arrest was the second for Jonclaude Abril, 27, in a month’s time. In February, he was arrested after allegedly struggling…
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Boy, 5, killed in fire while alone at home
Principal recalls Erik Sturgis as ‘fun-loving, typical kindergartner’ BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff A memorial was assembled earlier this week on the Deerfield Road front lawn of 5-year-old Erik Sturgis, who perished Saturday during a fire at his Sayreville home. His mother, Christina, was murdered in 2001. A…
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Old Bridge honors decorated athletes
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Ten township speed skaters recently took home medals after proving their strength, speed and stamina at the Special Olympics. Old Bridge’s Camp ROBIN, a therapeutic recreation program for disabled children and adults, was awarded the medals at the Special Olympics New Jersey Winter…
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State’s demands on ethics issue miffs GOP
Former candidates may need attorney to pursue complaint BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer A state board wants more information before ruling on the appeal of an ethics complaint alleging pay-to-play infractions on the part of three Middlesex County officials. The ethics complaint was filed by 2005 county Republican candidates Andrew Tidd,…
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Contract set for Nike Missile Base testing
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Testing for environmental concerns at the former Nike Missile Base is set to begin, pending Township Council approval. The council is expected to pass a resolution Monday awarding a professional service contract to CME Associates, Sayreville, for the environmental evaluation. The contract provides…
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Council overrides veto; adds member to SERA
Agency may choose National Lead developer at tonight’s meeting BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – Mayor Kennedy O’Brien was unsuccessful in his attempt to stop the Borough Council from adding two of its own members to the borough’s redevelopment agency. The Borough Council on Monday voted 5-1, along party lines,…
