Category: Suburban News
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Closing time for ladies’ night? Perhaps not…
Ruling againstdiscounts for women questioned by some BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Closing time for ladies’ night? Perhaps not… Ruling against discounts for women questioned by some BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Ladies, take note: You can still sip cosmopolitans at a discounted rate at one local night spot, if its owner has his…
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Liquor license renewals opposed by neighbors
BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Liquor license renewals opposed by neighbors BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council is scheduled to continue a hearing on the liquor license renewals for Club Abyss and Deko Lounge on Monday. Neighbors of the clubs turned out for an initial hearing on May 24, led by Jill…
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Hospital’s O.B. division
celebrates first 25 years BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Hospital’s O.B. division celebrates first 25 years BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Most people do not go to a hospital because they want to, but Saturday may be an exception. That is when Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Old Bridge division is inviting…
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Municipal tax hike likely in Sayreville
BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Municipal tax hike likely in Sayreville BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Although the 2004 municipal tax rate has not been finalized, residents may see an increase in their third-quarter tax bills. The Borough Council expects to vote on an initial tax increase Monday in response to a recommendation made…
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Planners shoot hole in
Dunkin BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Dunkin’ Donuts’ plan Old Bridge says traffic already too hazardous for pedestrians BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — It may be a ubiquitous presence on many local thoroughfares, but you won’t see a Dunkin’ Donuts along Route 18 south of East Brunswick. Ever since a combined…
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Local couple cooks up new Route 18 eatery
Former Stuff Yer Facesite being made over forGavlan BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Local couple cooks up new Route 18 eatery Former Stuff Yer Face site being made over for Gavlan’s Grill & Bar BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer An Old Bridge couple has big plans for the former site of Stuff Yer Face on Route…
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Joe Pagnotta, fixture at Town Hall, dies
Man by those who knew himBY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Joe Pagnotta, fixture at Town Hall, dies Man ‘with 11 kids’ will be sorely missed by those who knew him BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Joseph A. Pagnotta OLD BRIDGE — The South Old Bridge man known in part for announcing that he is…
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Hospital says affiliation will enhance pediatrics
Hospital says affiliation will enhance pediatrics Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, has announced an affiliation with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to bring specialists in pediatric medicine to families in Middlesex County and central New Jersey. Saint Peter’s admits a large number of critically ill children and infants from throughout the state, including…
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Sayreville a factor in
Long Island power play BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The borough is on track to becoming a powerful factor in the future of electricity in Long Island. The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced a comprehensive energy resource plan last week in which a Sayreville power converter will play…
