Category: Suburban News
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Residents plead for action on club issues
Despite suggestion,Krome says valetparking not possible BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Despite suggestion, Krome says valet parking not possible BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer Sayreville residents who live near Krome nightclub continue to complain about refuse and parking on residential streets. Many who live near the club on Old Spye Road and Route 35 came out…
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Official pushes to keep pay-to-play ban intact
Marcinczyk fears thata weaker state banwould preempt boro BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Official pushes to keep pay-to-play ban intact Marcinczyk fears that a weaker state ban would preempt boro’s BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The borough’s recently adopted pay-to-play ordinance could soon become moot, and one local official wants to do something about…
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Amanda McAndrew, 9, of Old Bridge sponges down a vehicle during Girl Scout Troop 1454’s car wash fund-raiser at St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Hall on Saturday.
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EPA closer to cleaning
Superfund dump sitesFavored option involves removingcontaminated soil BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Superfund dump sites Favored option involves removing contaminated soil BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Federal Environ-mental Protection Agency officials last week presented plans for cleaning up two local Superfund sites. The EPA, at a public meeting July 8, proposed six options for…
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Old Bridge budget has 3-cent tax rise
Mayor optimisticcouncil, state aid will achieve zero increase BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Old Bridge budget has 3-cent tax rise Mayor optimistic council, state aid will achieve zero increase BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Property taxes here would rise by an average of $44 under a $47.7 million municipal budget proposed by Old Bridge…
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Springsteen delivers on promise to artist
Musician playsguitar, shares timewith area teen BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Musician plays guitar, shares time with area teen BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Michael Antrim, 17, enjoys a jam session with Bruce Springsteen on June 29. Springsteen paid a visit to Michael’s home to sign a portrait of himself that Michael had painted.…
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Students get inside view of hospital life
Local high schoolers spend week at Raritan Bay Medical Centers BY BRYANSABELLAStaff Writer BY BRYANSABELLA Staff Writer PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff Recovery nurse Daniel Motta shows students how to read an EKG monitor on the final day of Raritan Bay Medical Center’s “Healthcare Connection” program. It’s an oft-repeated cliché, the notion of parents encouraging their…
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Girls sports programs blossomed since 1968
Retired athletic director saw equality take holdon playing field BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Retired athletic director saw equality take hold on playing field BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Dona Ryan When Dona Ryan first began teaching physical education at Madison Central High School in 1968, teenage girls were playing half-court basketball and not…
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Local police weigh in on new cell phone ban
Some officials saythe law should bea primary offenseBYJACQUELYNLANECorrespondent Local police weigh in on new cell phone ban Some officials say the law should be a primary offense BYJACQUELYNLANE Correspondent The new ban on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving, though an important step in preventing accidents, may be flawed, according to several local…
