Category: Suburban News
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JEFF GRANIT staff Fourth-grader Malak Shah relaxes with a pillow during a class pajama party held last week at Samsel Upper Elementary School, Sayreville, in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
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‘Hamlet’ for all ages features local actress
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Some directors might be apprehensive about tackling a production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” that has youngsters in the main roles, but Ricky Selterman is not one of them. Selterman, a veteran actor from Manalapan, believes his cast of young adults can pull off “Hamlet” for…
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Greater Media Newspapers to feature Future Leaders
In the week of May 31, Greater Media Newspapers, which publishes the Suburban, will present a very special section honoring and showcasing young people from our circulation areas. The Future Leaders section will focus on youthful leaders from all walks of life, not just on the brightest scholars. We will feature young people who excel…
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Initial ’06 tab carries increased costs, taxes
Mayor, council prez. hope to trim municipal budget before adoption BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer Sayreville SAYREVILLE – The borough is facing a $1.9 million increase in a preliminary 2006 municipal budget. The spending plan, as proposed, would result in a municipal tax increase of $141 on a borough home assessed…
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Still life
JEFF GRANIT staff Matthew Rosalie, 6, likes what he sees as Cheesequake State Park’s James Faczak shows a stuffed osprey and discusses wildlife at Old Bridge’s Carpenter School.
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Weiss, Decker honored by Old Bridge Elks lodge
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Two township police officers were recently honored as the Old Bridge Elks’ Citizens of the Year. Lt. Robert Weiss and Detective Walter Decker were recognized at a dinner held Feb. 18. Weiss has been with the Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD) for 20…
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Residents: Plan would bring too much traffic
Board gets earful as hearings continue on commercial plaza BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer It’s a nice place to visit, but you wouldn’t want to live there.That is the feeling of residents concerned that proposed development around Texas and Englishtown roads in Old Bridge will only worsen traffic conditions in the…
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Old Bridge taps Miller for Planning Board seat
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Planning Board will have a new face on the dais at its March 7 meeting. But it’s a familiar one. Longtime township resident and volunteer Ann Miller, 81, has been named to a vacant seat on the board following the resignation of…
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NL proposals discussed; time extension sought
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE –– Time is money, at least in the borough’s case. The Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency (SERA) has requested a one-year extension from Middlesex County on the repayment of a $39 million loan from the county that used to condemn the former National Lead site. Also…
