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Jumpstart Read for the Record
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Students at Walter M. Schirra School in Old Bridge got to wear pajamas as they participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record activity on Oct. 6. Students partnered with buddy classes to read the book “Llama Llama Red Pajama.” In 2006, Jumpstart, whose slogan is, “Sit down to read, stand…
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NL Industries presents proposal to clean up Raritan Bay site
Metal slag would be removed from seawall and encapsulated at Margaret’s Creek BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Laurence Harbor residents want their beach back, and National Lead Industries has a plan to give it back as soon as possible. An NL Industries proposal, presented during a Raritan Bay Slag Community Advisory Group meeting Oct. 11,…
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Power plant project moves forward amid concerns
NRG takes initial steps to build plant, but federal ruling leaves financing in question BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer NRG Energy is moving forward with its plans to build a power plant in Old Bridge in the face of a federal ruling that potentially threatens the future of the project. NRG Energy spokesperson David Gaier…
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Lynn Steckel, animal control officer at the Old Bridge Animal Shelter, gives some attention to Teddy, who was adopted by Michael Messina (l). The shelter is over its capacity and is seeking families to adopt pets. See story, page 28. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Shelters are the best place to find a canine companion
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and here are five reasons why shelters are the best place to find a canine companion. Shelters everywhere are overflowing with loving, healthy and friendly dogs of every age, size, and personality. Most shelters have adoption counselors available to help match prospective guardians with the perfect animal for…
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A personal centennial salute to Fair Haven
GUEST COLUMN ARTHUR Z. KAMIN The official date is not until next year, but lovely little Fair Haven already is starting to gear up for its centennial celebration. There are a few centennial parties on the calendar. Some centennial fundraisers. There is an abundance of centennial planning, including special recognition of the town’s important and…
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Ex-Spartan Lampa wins two titles for St. John’s men’s tennis team
The St. John’s men’s tennis team put in a great showing at the annual Fall Columbia Classic this weekend as junior Mike Lampa highlighted the action by winning both a singles and doubles title at the event. Lampa, who earned the second seed in the tournament’s second singles flight, opened the event with a hard…
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Hawks’ field hockey team remains perfect in NEC play
Monmouth University JuniorMichelle Pieczynski’s (Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks West) goal in the 20th minute was enough for the Monmouth University field hockey team to defeat Sacred Heart, 1-0, in Northeast Conference play, Sunday afternoon at So Sweet A Cat Field. The Hawks, who out-shot the Pioneers 24-1 in the contest, won their sixth-straight to improve to…
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