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Richard Reiter Band will perform June 4
The Sayreville Cultural Arts Council will present the Richard Reiter Swing Band in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 4 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-690- 4712.
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Bill could require three-point seat belts in new school buses
I nspired by recent school bus accidents in Old Bridge, including a crash in which several children were injured, Sen. Sam Thompson (R-12) has introduced legislation to make school buses safer. The bill, which is being drafted for introduction, would require all new school buses to include three-point lap-andshoulder seat belts. “Parents put their children…
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Grants offered for storm-impacted residents who remain in the area
The Christie administration has launched the reNew Jersey Stronger housing assistance initiative to grant rebuilding funds to those affected by superstorm Sandy. Under reNew Jersey Stronger, which was announced May 24, homeowners whose primary residences were damaged by the storm in Middlesex, Monmouth and seven other New Jersey counties may apply for two grant programs.…
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Go blue for GIs
Staff from the Center for Lifelong Learning, a Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission school, located in the Parlin section of Sayreville, raised $255 through their participation in the G.I. Go Fund’s nationwide Jeans For Troops Day fundraising drive on May 23. The funds will go to support returning veterans, in honor of Memorial Day.
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Sayreville students take part in hair-raising event
BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Senior Kristina Lisa (c) tries to elude junior defenders during the annual Powder Puff football game held at Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin on May 21. ‘H air today, gone tomorrow” may be the best way to describe Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) juniors and seniors on…
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Congregation, Old Bridge debate reimbursement
BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Congregation Beth Ohr is looking to be reimbursed for $30,956.09 in tax payments they claim to have paid to Old Bridge in 2011 and 2012 to avoid a tax lien sale. “Something’s wrong here,” said Ward 3 Councilman Reggie Butler. “Religious institutions are tax-exempt.” However, Beth Ohr, a Conservative Jewish…
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Summer fun: N.J. style
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Outdoor festivals and fairs signal summer in New Jersey. Here’s a compilation of some major events during June, July and August. Red Bank Riverfest: Red Bank’s Riverfest food and musical festival will be held rain or shine at Marine Park, Wharf Avenue, Red Bank, May 31 through June 2. The…
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Obama, Christie announce the start of summer at the Jersey Shore
Keith Heumiller and Nicole Antonucci This text will be replaced President Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Christie reunited to tour the Shore Tuesday, addressing a crowd of hundreds gathered on the Asbury Park boardwalk and announcing to the nation that New Jersey is officially open for the summer. “There’s still a lot of work to…
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When the winter-spring meet concluded on May 18 at Freehold Raceway, Eric Abbatiello claimed his third straight driving title, Vincent Fusco topped the standings at the Monmouth County track for the first time, and 61 days of racing drew a total of $26 million in wagering. “Our first half-of-the-year results were mixed,” Howard Bruno, Freehold…
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