Category: Suburban Opinion
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O.B. lost a piece of its history with passing of ‘Mr. Fry’
For any who remember him, John Fryzowicz was, to the young men of Old Bridge, the true spirit of sportsmanship. He was tough, but always, he was fair. He, along with Tony Petrocelli and several other sportsmen of Old Bridge, then known as Madison Township, established what is now one of this town’s most-renowned landmarks,…
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Resident pays high price for overdue sticker
Warning. Check the decal on your windshield. It may be time for your car to be inspected. I was recently stopped by a police officer in Highland Park who issued me a ticket because my car had not been inspected when due. The fine? A shocking $130. No matter that I was used to being…
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Obituaries
William L. Young Mr. Young, 78, of Flemington, formerly of Old Bridge, died March 23 at home. His wife, Laura, died in 2004. Surviving are a son, William Young Jr. of Old Bridge; two daughters, Tracey Young of Old Bridge and Barbara Young of Flemington; a sister, Virginia Inghram of Tampa, Fla., and two grandchildren.…
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Trash on main roads, endless building spoil the landscape
It has been almost a year now since my family moved out here from Brooklyn, N.Y. We are so happy, and I truly believe that we did the best thing for our family. You cannot compare the quality of life out here to what was offered in Brooklyn. However, I am deeply troubled by two…
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Lembo is the right choice for Sayreville school board
The Board of Education elections on April 19 are an opportunity for the voters to help give the children of Sayreville the best education possible, while keeping in mind the needs of the taxpayers, especially those on a fixed income. For that reason I will be voting for Pat Lembo. I serve as present of…
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Biesiada will bring ethics, efficiency back to education
Do you want a person who will be there for us? Well, then on April 19 vote for Tom Biesiada, who is running for Sayreville Board of Education. We would like to introduce you to a candidate we know is honest, dedicated, has common sense and is true to the cause. Tom Biesiada, who has…
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JFVS program aims to be vital resource
NOVA, the vocational and employment services department of Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County, recently held its first Strictly Business Breakfast, an event honoring businesses that contribute to the health and growth of the region’s economy through a commitment to work-force development. The theme of this year’s event was Developing Centers of…
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County vocational schools work
Jr. Guest Column Jose “J ay” J imenez & John F. B icsko The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High Schools have been educating and training the youth of our county for almost 100 years. Graduates of our schools have designed, built, maintained and served both the structure and the people of Middlesex County. The…
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Ailing system doesn’t make it OK to drain taxpayers
With few exceptions, the school budgets being presented in districts across Middlesex County, and most of New Jersey for that matter, are bringing bad news for residents — tax increases. Again. Just about every Middlesex County school district covered by Greater Media Newspapers is talking about a tax increase, a topic that has become all…
