Category: Suburban News
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Holiday singing
CHRIS KELLY staff Students in the first, second and third grades at the Wilson School in Sayreville sing festive songs during the school’s inaugural Holiday Spectacular, held Dec. 15.
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N.J. Senate passes environmental prosecutor bill
Sen. Ellen Karcher A bill sponsored by state Sen. Ellen Karcher of Marlboro (D-Monmouth and Mercer) to create a statewide Office of the Environmental Prosecutor in order to pursue legal action against criminals who violate environmental laws in New Jersey was approved by the Senate 38-0 on Dec. 13. “In light of the tight fiscal…
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Fund-raisers
Dec. 23 • “Really Big Coloring Books” Sale, sponsored by the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce. Books available at the following East Brunswick locations: W. Berman Decorating Marketplace, 252 Route 18; Greenfield Jewelers, 418 Route 18; The Whitman Companies, 116 Tices Lane, Unit B1; Wachovia Bank, 300 Route 18 and 756 Route 18. Additional…
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Community celebrates effort for kids in Iraq
Local charity hopes other communities will take up the cause BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff During a celebration held by Bridges of Peace in Sayreville Dec. 16, Victoria Monte and Nicole Cetta (front l-r) and Kristie Bebert, Anthony Mariani and Jackie O’Connor (back, l-r) carry a box full…
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Starland celebrates first year of music
Former Hunka Bunka has presented many national and local acts BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Fans rock out as Ill Nino performs at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville during its one-year anniversary celebration last week. SAYREVILLE — On one snowy evening late last year, the Hunka Bunka ceased…
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Police remain unsure if spill was criminal
Environmental group worried of chemicals BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer The investigation into a chemical spill that leaked 8,300 gallons of the chemicals naptha and xylene into a section of the Lawrence Brook in South Brunswick continues into its second week. According to South Brunswick Detective James Ryan, the investigation has…
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Residents weigh in on possible rezoning
Old Bridge council puts off decision on COI zone to March BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer The proposed rezoning of 1,520 acres in Old Bridge drew heated comments Monday from residents as well as township officials. An ordinance introduced to the council in October and brought up Monday for a public…
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Serious spirit
FARRAH MAFFAI staff The Old Bridge High School cheerleading squad performs during a competition hosted by the Knights on Saturday. The Knights took first in the event, securing a bid to participate in a national competition.
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Miracles come in all shapes and sizes at clinic
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Kayla Gipson (r) of East Brunswick shows Jennelle Balaam her baby’s hand at View-A-Miracle. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Kayla Gipson and Kerri West are now in the business of helping miracles happen. The owners of View-A-Miracle Inc., at 1572 Route 130, enable expectant mothers…
