Category: Suburban News
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Bridget Corman, 4, of Sayreville, poses while an artist works on her portrait during the recent Oktoberfest celebration at St. Stan’s, MacArthur Avenue.
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Boro mulls decision on comedy club issue
Primetime proposal is opposed by nearby Bourbon Street bar BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer Primetime proposalis opposed by nearbyBourbon Street bar BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Is stand-up comedy considered live entertainment?That’s one of the questions at the heart of a discussion before the Sayreville Borough Council, which must decide whether to extend the liquor license…
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Twelve seeking election to Old Bridge ward seats
Control of Township Council will be at stake in Nov. 8 election BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — With Election Day about one month away, 12 candidates from the township’s six wards are weighing in on issues facing the township. Among the candidates in the Nov. 8 election are…
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Candidates debate need for N.J. gas tax hike
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer The cost of gasoline and the state tax attached to it have become a point of contention among candidates for state Assembly in the 19th District. State Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-19), chairman of the Assembly Transportation Committee, has called for suggestions on how to aid the…
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Students give supplies, friendship to victims
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Sayreville SAYREVILLE — In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, people from all over the United States have tried to find ways to help those affected. Many schools, emergency personnel, public officials and businesses in this area have donated money, clothes and other supplies. People…
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Marathon runner, 53, has come a long way
Old Bridge woman seeks pledges to support Team for Kids BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Old Bridge resident Nancy Shanley, 53, runs on the Sandburg Middle School track to prepare for the 2005 New York Marathon. OLD BRIDGE — It’s tough to get Nancy Shanley to stand still.…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Members of the Old Bridge High School marching band compete during the 11th annual MusicFest event at Brick Township High School in Ocean County Saturday.
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DEP directs township to remove ‘oozing’ dirt
State will consider purchasing land where materials were dumped BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The township will have to remove dumped materials that residents of Cliffwood Beach have described as piles of “oozing” dirt. The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has ordered the township to clean the…
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$100K grant will bring sidewalks and amenities
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Officials are taking steps to make the area around the municipal complex more “user friendly.” And they’re starting with sidewalks. The township recently received a $100,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the Safe Streets to Schools program.…
