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Manalapan resident killed in Old Bridge accident
A 40-year-old Manalapan resident died following a serious traffic accident in Old Bridge Tuesday morning. Daniel O’Connor, 40, was traveling south on Route 9 at 11:42 a.m. when his Nissan Altima struck the back of an Isuzu box truck that was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Route 9 and Jake Brown…
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Council bids adieu to departing trio
Gillespie, Testino, Ellis-Foster recognized for service during final meeting BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Over cheers and tears, the Township Council honored Mayor Patrick Gillespie and council members Edward Testino and Kelly Ellis-Foster for their service to Old Bridge during the final meeting of the year on Dec. 12. Council members and…
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Turnpike Authority to pay for share of Chevalier Ave. improvements
Assemblyman Wisniewski says damage due to underground utility repairs, runoff from Parkway BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The New Jersey TurnpikeAuthority will pick up half the tab for improvements to Chevalier Avenue after Assemblyman John Wisniewski lobbied the board on behalf of Sayreville. At the Borough Council’s Nov. 28 meeting, Barbara Kilcommons, a resident…
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Panel to screen classic jazz program Dec. 21
The Central Jersey Jazz Association will show a DVD of the classic CBS-TV special “The Sound of Jazz” 7 p.m. Dec. 21 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Complex, 1998 Route 18 North, Old Bridge. On Dec. 8, 1957, CBS presented the groundbreaking broadcast, which brought together 32 leading jazz musicians of the…
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Fire company sets Santa Ride Around
The President Park Fire Company, Sayreville, will hold its annual Santa Ride Around on Dec. 17. Stops will include the following: 9 a.m. at Jackson Avenue and Reflections; 9:30 a.m. at School Drive and Jeffrey and Eric courts; 10 a.m. at Miara Street, KennethAvenue, Haven Terrace and local area; 11 a.m. at Midnight Avenue, Sophie…
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Ladies auxiliary sets Dec. 27 meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting 8 p.m. Dec. 27 at the post home, 575 Jernee Mill Road. A light refreshment will be served. For more information, call 732-264- 3041.
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Toastmasters Club sets Jan. 12 meeting
The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. This is a “learn-by-doing” public speaking club where attendees can hone your speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable manner. Speaking projects may be completed from educational manuals according…
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Teens Taking Action to gather at library
The Old Bridge Library invites teens in grades 6-12 to the next Teens Taking Action (TTA) meeting set for 7-8 p.m. Dec. 22 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. TTA is the library’s teen community-service group. Discussion at monthly meetings focuses on scheduling projects to benefit the community. The program is…
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Main St. Theater Co. slates Zumba event
A “Zumbathon” will be held to benefit the Main Street Theatre Company on Dec. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m., with instructor Michele Wroblewski. Admission is $20 and includes bottled water. Other light snacks and beverages will be for sale. All proceeds will be given to the theater company. For more information, visit www.zumba.com or…
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