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Youth, teen events planned at library
The Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library, adjacent to South Amboy High School, off O’Leary Boulevard, will offer a variety of upcoming programs for children and teens. The Creative Teen Chefs Nov. 19 session will feature cookie decorating at 3 p.m.; the Nov. 26 program will feature holiday cupcake decorating, also at 3 p.m. The film…
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Sayreville Dems unofficial winners in council election
Republican mayor says he hopes governing body will work in bipartisan manner BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Although elections will not formally be called until Nov. 19 due to voting delays caused by Hurricane Sandy, the vote tallies by press time show that Democratic newcomers David J. McGill and Ricci Melendez won their…
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CODA
The 2012 race is finally over — get set for 2016 GREG BEAN I f you thought we might get a breather after the big election on Nov. 6, let me ask you two questions. One: How many times have you heard the words “fiscal cliff” in the last week? Two: Did you happen to…
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South Amboy resident displeased with JCP&L
A s a customer of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), this was an epic week with Sandy touching down in New Jersey. Please note I feel deep sadness for all of the victims of this tragedy, first and foremost. But last week, I was not able to see the utter destruction this historic storm…
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FEMA warns of fraudsters
As many Garden State residents work to recover from Hurricane Sandy, state and federal officials are warning of a danger lurking around the corner: phony building contractors and other scam artists attempting to take advantage of homeowners’ vulnerability. FEMA has provided a list of some of the fraudsters’ favorites schemes: Phony housing inspectors: If…
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Donors needed for DECA blood drive
Spotswood High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) will host its annual Give Love, Give Life Blood Drive 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in the media center at the high school, Summerhill Road. Individuals must be age 16 (with parental consent) or older to donate. Homemade treats will be available. For more…
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Borough council addresses recoveryeffort rumors in Sayreville
Houses are not condemned; volunteers are helping with cleanup efforts BY STELLA MORRISON Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Rumors regarding Sayreville’s flood recovery efforts were clarified for the hundreds of residents present at the Nov. 8 Sayreville Borough Council meeting. With residents beginning to worry about cleanup, council President Lisa Eicher told the room about the North…
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Hero did not have to walk alone after injury
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Colin Pascik MONROE — U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik faced a long road to recovery after losing both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan, but it was one he did not have to walk alone. The Monroe native, who recently paid a visit to the Monroe Township Middle…
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