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South Amboy moves forward with waterfront development plan
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The City Council amended the Northern Waterfront Development Plan and permitted an energy company to move ahead with its plans to demolish a generating station during a special council meeting on Jan. 30. The amendment refers to the property, which is owned by Reliant Energy. Angelo J. Valetutto…
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Teams sought for youth basketball tournament
Middlesex County Office of Parks & Recreation is seeking teams for its annual Board of Chosen Freeholders’ Basketball Tournament, which starts in early March. This year’s tournament will be held at the Middlesex County Vocational-Technical School, located at 21 Suttons Lane in Piscataway. The tournament will consist of four divisions: Youth Division No. 1: boys…
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FEMA to close relief center in Sayreville
The Sayreville Disaster Recovery Center, 423 Main St., will close on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. Those who have questions for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the closure can go to any other Disaster Recovery Center open in the state, or call 800-621-3362.
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Attorney says Pennoni did not violate any laws
Firm’s contribution to Old Bridge Republicans does not affect energy audit legality BY THOMAS CASTLES and MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — According to attorney Peter Coote, all contributions made by Pennoni Associates — which he represents — to political candidates in Old Bridge are in compliance with the township’s pay-toplay law and New…
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Making a ‘Point’ to help county residents in need
Annual event offers services to those in need; takes count of homeless and at-risk in area BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Anna Veliz, a housing assistant for Middlesex County, gives a survey as part of the Point-in-Time Count 2013 at the Woodbridge Housing Authority on Jan. 30. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff I n 2009,…
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Telethon serves as Shore way to raise money
More than $42,000 has been collected for local victims of Hurricane Sandy BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A lmost two months after it hit the airwaves, the Shore Aid Telethon has exceeded its goal of raising $40,000 for local victims of Hurricane Sandy, thanks to a generous public outpouring of support. The Old Bridge High…
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Then and now: Lessons from the Selma march
Activists say issues like income inequality, voter ID show civil rights struggle not over BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The Rev. Gillbert Caldwell, to the left of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marches during a 1965 protest for racial justice. PHOTO COURTESY OF REV. GILLBERT CALDWELL AND THE CHURCH WITHIN A CHURCH MOVEMENT…
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Green Wave looking forward to state tourney after an early exit in SCT
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s Ken Bradley (r) and Long Branch High School’s Vin Roselli tie each other up during the start of their 195-pound match at the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals in Jackson. Bradley won the match by a pin, as the third-seeded Jaguars advanced with a 32-38 triumph. R.D. BEALES…
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Central Jersey Umpire Association (CJUA) is looking for new or experienced baseball and softball umpires to join one of the largest umpire organizations in the state. It is looking for men or women ages 16 or over who like the game, want to make some extra money, and would like to become certified umpires by…
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