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Summer proves busy for Little Silver council
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — At the most recent Borough Council meeting, the governing body heard public comments regarding two ordinances that provide the pathway for the issuance of the first-ever liquor license for on-premise consumption of alcohol. The governing body also discussed Little Silver Day and regretfully bid goodbye to one of…
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Wesleyan Cafe relocated to Reckless Estate
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK – This summer, a program offering lunch and outreach for seniors is getting Reckless. The Wesleyan Cafe, an initiative organized by United Methodist Communities (UMC) at The Wesleyan to provide seniors with the opportunity to enjoy lunch and socialize, has moved to the Anthony Reckless Estate, home of…
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Shrewsbury looks to improve historic Wardell House
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer SHREWSBURY – The historic Wardell House could soon undergo some improvements as officials look to “stabilize” the building that once served as Borough Hall. At a June 20 meeting of the Borough Council, Mayor Donald Burden asked governing body members for permission to go out to bid to see…
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John Horvath of Weichert’s Old Bridge office recognized for company and regional awards
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that John Horvath of the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance at both the company and regional award levels for June. Horvath led the entire company for listings. He was also the leading associate in his sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout…
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Sport Shorts
American Taekwondo Association (ATA) students representing McInerney Black Belt Academies in Parlin and Old Bridge earned the title of 2016 District Champion and the right to compete in the ATA World Champions held June 27-July 3 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Michelle Grezlczak and Karolina Hanulewicz of Parlin ATA Martial Arts, as well as Atzamarath Garcia,…
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Children, adults invited to enter photo contest
The Old Bridge Public Library is sponsoring a summer-reading photography contest open to children and adults. Photos must reflect the following age-appropriate summer reading themes: “On Your Mark. Get Set … Read!” (children); “Get in the Game. Read” (teens); and “Exercise Your Mind” (adults). Entries must be no larger than 8-by-10 inches and should include…
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South Amboy approves purchase of four new police vehicles
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city will be adding four new vehicles to its police department roster soon. The council approved the purchase of the vehicles, two 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and two Chevy Tahoes, totaling $194,670.18, after discussing it at the July 6 City Council business meeting. The resolutions…
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Sayreville votes again to keep emergency radio vendor
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — There was plenty of chaos, confusion and accusations at the July 11 Borough Council meeting. What there was not, however, was a change in the previously selected vendor for the planned emergency radio purchase. The council has been split along party lines regarding the issue of selecting a vendor…
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Sayreville, Old Bridge players to play in Snapple Bowl
By Warren Rappleyea Three Sayreville War Memorial High School athletes and another from Old Bridge High School will represent their schools July 21 at the 23rd annual Snapple Bowl. The game, set for 7 p.m. at Woodbridge High School, pits all-stars from Middlesex and Union counties against each other in the matchup. Middlesex has won…
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