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Sayreville council spars over vehicle purchases
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Democratic Councilwoman Mary Novak has not forgotten that the two Republicans on the Borough Council voted against the budget, citing spending concerns. With the final vote for the bond to purchase new borough vehicles coming up on June 13, Novak said at the May 23 Borough Council meeting that she…
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South Amboy candidate questions city’s commitment to fire service
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The May 18 City Council meeting was an opportunity for one resident to express his concerns about emergency services levels in the city. Brian McLaughlin, an independent candidate for council and a member of the fire department, asked about future plans for the fire department during the public…
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Old Bridge ends season strong following losing streak
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s baseball team finished strong — winning three of its last four games — but was eliminated last week from the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournament. The Knights bounced back from a seven-game losing streak to win three straight before running into second-seeded Hunterdon Central Regional High School’s…
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South Brunswick seniors invited to partake in activities
The following events will be held for South Brunswick resident members age 55 and older at the Office on Aging’s South Brunswick Senior Center, located in the Municipal Complex, Route 522, Monmouth Junction. Free movie days include “Spotlight” at 12:30 p.m., the newest Bollywood release at 12:30 p.m. on June 14 and “The Intern” at…
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Vikings, Raiders make deep runs in state sectional tourney
By Warren Rappleyea One was expected and the other maybe not as much, but both the South Brunswick High School and North Brunswick Township High School baseball teams have reached the semifinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournament and were set to play each other May 31. The youthful North Brunswick (9-13) team…
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North Brunswick officers lauded for service to community
NORTH BRUNSWICK — More than a dozen North Brunswick police officers received Lifesaving Awards for their heroic actions last year. Several officers also received Unit Citations, Exceptional Service Awards and Letters of Commendation, as did the township fire marshal and public safety telecommunicators, for their service in 2015 during the North Brunswick Police Department’s Police…
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South Brunswick Library to collect books, media
The Friends of the South Brunswick Library will hold a book and media donation drive from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on June 4 and 5 and from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on June 6 at the library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. New or slightly used items will be accepted. No magazines or encyclopedias. Volunteers are needed…
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Marlboro school board may change entrance date
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has introduced a policy change that would, if adopted by the board, switch the cutoff date for children entering kindergarten and first grade in the district. The board will hold a public hearing on the policy change on June 7…
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