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FEMA approves pump station repairs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $1.1 million to repair the Sayreville Pump Station, which was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA will reimburse the Middlesex County Utilities Authority $1.1 million, or 75 percent of the cost to repair the damaged pump station and install and operate a surge-diversion facility to minimize surges…
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Sayreville Sportsman shop still open after hurricane
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Hurricane Sandy’s merciless wrath could not be satisfied with merely pummeling Shore towns on Oct. 29. Inland, down the banks of a portion of the Raritan River, the Sayreville Sportsman took a beating. Owner Joe Kosmo said his hunting store harbored nearly 4 feet of water — something…
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Former Sayreville councilman wants to FATten up charity account
‘Faith and Trade (FAT) Helping Hands’ matches those in need with donated services BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Former Sayreville Councilman Nicholas Perrette has unveiled a new charity to help those in need throughout New Jersey: Faith And Trade (FAT) Helping Hands. FAT Helping Hands, which has secured its 501(c)(3) status but is…
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‘Let it snow’
Diana Rodrigues (l) and Amaris Beckham take part in Sayreville Middle School’s effort to create paper snowflakes on Jan. 9 to represent the school’s care and concern for the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., who were involved in a massive shooting at the school on Dec. 14. The snowflakes were sent…
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Millburn school district ‘targets’ Sayreville with its generosity
Officials present $30,000 worth of gift cards to help families affected by Hurricane Sandy BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Representatives from the Millburn school district presented Sayreville school district representatives with $30,000 in Target gift cards collected from Millburn students and families. The gift cards will be distributed equally amongst the 90 families whose children…
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School and commuter bus collide on Route 9 in Old Bridge
No students on bus; drivers and passengers suffer serious injuries BY TOM CASTLES Staff Writer The Old Bridge school bus involved in the accident turned 180 degrees and landed on the driver’s side. The two women in the vehicle escaped through the emergency door on the roof of the bus. OLD BRIDGE — Dozens of…
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Free blood pressure screenings Jan. 22
Raritan Bay Medical Center is offering free blood pressure screenings from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the South Amboy YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd.
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Cut-a-thon to benefit family who lost home
A cut-a-thon to assist the Treihart family of Sayreville, who lost their home and most of their belongings during Hurricane Sandy, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 at Hair Together, 960 Route 9 south, South Amboy. The event also will feature raffles, a 50/50, a bake sale, food and refreshments. Appointments…
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Grand Marshals Nite scheduled for Feb. 1
The South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals Nite will take place 7- 10 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Hall, corner of Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. The fundraiser will celebrate 2013 Grand Marshal James Downey and Honorary Grand Marshal Ronald Rios. Event tickets cost $30 per…
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