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Refutes assertions in Democratic endorsement letter
I n the Oct. 20 issue of the Suburban, there was a letter to the editor endorsing Democratic candidate Kelly Ellis-Foster for Old Bridge Township Council. The letter was written by Cathy Nicola, a Democratic chairwoman at the county level. Nicola states of Ellis-Foster: “She has worked hard to deliver good government by reducing the…
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O’Brien hardworking, honorable, trustworthy
A s a resident of Sayreville for more than 25 years, I was usually oblivious to local politics. Approximately seven years ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness and forced to stop working. My health was deteriorating and so wasmy spirit. Physically, I was limited in what I was able to do, but I…
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Overtaxed Sayreville residents need respite
Mayor Kennedy O’Brien has raised taxes every single year he’s been in office. During that time, the municipal tax levy has gone from $11 million to more than $26 million. Sayreville residents have been taxed too much and deserve a break, and it’s clear that Mayor O’Brien can’t give it to us. If that wasn’t…
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Students get lessons in character, realizing dreams
Motivational speaker Scott Chesney speaks with Eisenhower students on Oct. 5. SAYREVILLE — The students of Dwight D. Eisenhower School have started the school year off by “Soaring to New Heights.” That is the theme of this year’s character education program, which has students participating in several character-related activities in the beginning of the school…
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Jamesburg students will not attend South Amboy HS
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTHAMBOY — The city’s school district was interested in a possible receiving relationship with Jamesburg, but Jamesburg has since decided against it, said South Amboy’s Board of Education President Cindy Zammit. Jamesburg is current facing a fiscal problem whereby its officials say it cannot afford to continue to send its high…
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Dentist to buy back candy, send to troops
East Brunswick dentist Dr. Steven Susskind will hold a Halloween Candy Buy-Back 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 3 and 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 4 at his office, 469 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Youngsters are invited to bring their Halloween candy to the office. Susskind and his staff will pay $1 per pound (with a 5-pound limit) for…
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Tickets availablefor Halloween gala Oldies Dinner-Dance next up at VFW post
The Knights of Columbus annual Halloween Dinner-Dance is set for 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Dinner will include salad, chicken parmigiana, penne vodka, wine, tap beer, soda, coffee, tea and desserts. There will be a 50/50, prizes for best costumes, door prizes and…
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Waterways cleanup scheduled for Oct. 29
Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership and the Milltown Environmental Commission will sponsor a cleanup of the Milltown waterway areas 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29. Interested individuals are invited to meet at the police entrance at Milltown Borough Hall, 39 WashingtonAve. The cleanup, which is designed to improve water quality and beautify the borough, will include Bog…
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