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Old Bridge mayor expects savings on energy costs
Councilman raises concerns about firm’s contributions to 2011 mayoral campaign BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — An energy audit that is expected to eventually lead to lower energy costs and provide savings to be used for capital improvements in the year ahead is nearing its conclusion, according to Republican Mayor Owen Henry. Henry…
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Sayreville-South Amboy Girl Scouts meeting Jan. 31
The Sayreville-South Amboy Girl Scouts will hold a meeting 7:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Samsel Upper Elementary School, 298 Ernston Road, Parlin, to discuss the opportunities that Girl Scouting can offer both girls and adults. Membership is open to all six Girl Scout levels: Daisy (kindergarten-grade 1), Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades…
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Prom fashion show in Old Bridge Feb. 10
The Old Bridge High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) will hold its annual prom fashion show at 1 p.m. on Feb. 10 in the auditorium at the high school’s main building, 4209 Route 516, Matawan. The show, called “A Knight in Paris,” will feature about 80 models, including students, Board of Education President Andrew…
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Board eyes more discussion, flexibility with format change
Board will hold action sessions twice a month; both will be televised BY TOM CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Board of Education President Andrew Gonzalez, 23, is used to hearing concerns about his inexperience, but likes to say that his youth plays to his advantage. “I get people that are skeptical [of my age],…
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Temple sets Tefillin, financial programs
Congregation Beth Ohr, Route 516, Old Bridge, will present two programs on Feb. 3. Rabbi Eugene Wernick will discuss and demonstrate the uses, structure and techniques of using Tefillin, worn by Jewish men every morning except on the Sabbath and Holy Days. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 9:50 a.m., when…
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Salon tries to cut through tragedy to help family in need
Hair Together of South Amboy raised money for Sayreville’s Treiharts BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer This text will be replaced Hair Together stylist Carol Winant gives Brianna Chuntz of Sayreville a haircut during a cuta thon fundraiser at the salon on Jan. 27. STELLA MORRISON Hair Together, a South Amboy salon, raised $3,256 for the…
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With or without TV show, Old Bridge has its own ‘idol’
Evan Ruggiero did not make it on ‘American Idol,’ but still succeeds after amputation BY TOM CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Approximately 17.9 million people tuned in to the season premiere of “American Idol” on Jan. 16, and found that one man’s story sang even more brilliantly than his voice. Evan Ruggiero, 22, of…
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No stopping the debate over red-light cameras
State report says broadside accidents decreased while rear-end crashes increased BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer To its supporters, the red-light camera is a safety tool, cutting down on deadly broadside accidents. To its detractors, it is little more than a cash grab for the town and prompts drivers to slam on their brakes, resulting in…
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Sayreville contemplates establishing a Green Team
BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Sayreville Council is exploring the possibility of starting a Green Team to work on environmental initiatives in the borough. Green Team is an initiative through Sustainable Jersey, a nonprofit organization that offers municipalities initiatives to take steps toward becoming a “green” community. The Green Team in Sayreville…
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