Category: Suburban News
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Parties disagree over proposal to solicit bids
Officials discuss selection process for hiring professionals BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer A divided governing body rejected a proposal Monday that would change its hiring practices for Sayreville municipal professionals such as attorneys and engineers. Democratic Councilman Tom Pollando proposed the resolution, which would introduce a review and selection process for…
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Former employee accused of setting fire at office
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE — The former employee of a doctor’s office was arrested last week on charges that she set fire to the office after being fired. Police believe Christina Schneider, 19, of Matawan, deliberately set fire to the Washington Road optometry office of Dr. Richard Frankel Nov.…
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In the Service
Navy Seaman John E. Horan, son of Diane M. and John J. Horan of Old Bridge, recently conducted strikes on a known Improvised Explosive Device (IED) production facility northeast of Baghdad, Iraq, during a scheduled deployment while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, homeported in Norfolk, Va. Since their arrival, Roosevelt-based aircraft have…
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Police warn residents after ‘lottery’ scam
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE — Police are advising residents to be aware of con artists after a recent incident involving a borough man who lost over $8,000 in a lottery-ticket scam. Last week, the 55-year-old victim was at the Parlin post office when he was promised by another customer…
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Photo
SCOTT PILLING staff Santa Claus smiles with the Sottosanti brothers, Christopher, 5 months, and Matthew, 2, as the boys get their photo taken at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Old Bridge on Tuesday.
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Officials discuss merits of law requiring signs
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer The signs of development could soon become more common in Middlesex County, literally. An ordinance that would ask builders and other parties with pending development applications to post signs citing details of their proposal is under discussion in South Brunswick, and is slated to come to…
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Sides weigh in heavily on proposed land swap
First of two public hearings on Monroe plan draws hundreds BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer More than 700 people filled a Monroe auditorium last week as supporters and opponents of the controversial Thompson Park land swap debated the issue for nearly five hours. Area residents and officials from both Monroe Township…
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Old Bridge ensemble directs music at Trump Jr. wedding
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer Izzy Martin and his Topaz Orchestra recently performed at the wedding of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon in Palm Beach, Fla. OLD BRIDGE — Despite the success of his Topaz Orchestra, Izzy Martin insists he’s just a normal guy. The band performs regularly at weddings,…
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Hundreds act out scenes for annual drive-through
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Alyssa O’Leary, 12, gets dressed to portray Mary in the Sayre Woods Bible Church “Drive Through the Christmas Story” Tuesday with the help of her mother, Susan. OLD BRIDGE — The Sayre Woods Bible Church is bringing the story of Christmas to life…
