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Family Portrait Night to benefit Pop Warner
Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner will hold a Family Portrait Night fundraiser 6-9 p.m. March 28 and April 4 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Ken Argent of Frozen Image Photography, Old Bridge, will provide photo sessions at a cost of $50 for a package including one 10 by 13,…
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School board changes proposed budget cuts
Paraprofessionals restored; layoffs planned for 16 teachers, several administrators BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — School officials moved forward with the tentative 2011-12 school budget after making some last-minute changes to the list of proposed cuts. Aproposal to privatize paraprofessionals was nullified just before the Board of Education adopted the tentative spending plan…
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Fish Fry on menu at Presbyterian church
The First Presbyterian Church, 172 Main St., Sayreville, will sponsor a March 25 Fish Fry. Takeouts will begin at 5 p.m. Dine-in seating is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m.; doors will open at 4:45 p.m. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $14 at the door (if still available). For more information and to reserve, call 732-257-6353.
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Library Friends seeking vinyl records
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library is collecting vinyl records, either 45 or 33 1/3 rpm, in good condition. All donations may be placed near the Friends mailbox for book donations at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Individuals who have a large collection of records or would like more information should…
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Youngsters to go on Scavenger Hunt
’Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to a Scavenger Hunt set for 2 p.m. April 2 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Youngsters will search for clues throughout the library, win prizes and partake of food treats. The program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Old…
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Community-garden groundbreaking set
The South Amboy Community Garden will hold its groundbreaking/cleanup weekend 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. March 26 and 1- 3 p.m. March 27, rain or shine, at Christ Episcopal Church, Main Street, South Amboy. Volunteers are sought to join in the effort. No gardening experience is required. For more information, email [email protected] or stop by…
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Open house set on plans for ex-National Lead site
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILE — Residents can ask questions and voice opinions March 31 about plans for The Point at Sayreville, the redevelopment project set for the former National Lead site. O’Neill Properties’ concept master plan for the 453-acre site off Chevalier Avenue calls for 3 million square feet of retail space, 837,000…
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Residents of flood-stricken area fighting for solution
Weber Ave. homeowners have suffered ‘financial and grievous personal losses’ BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer A proposed concept plan shows a steel sheet pile wall extending along the rear yards of homes on Weber Avenue in Sayreville. A fter a year of hard work and patience, the residents of Weber Avenue in Sayreville are far…
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Court allows Northwood Manor to drop age restrictions
Ruling reverses zoning board denial, arguing that developer has fulfilled state requirements BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The developer of an approved senior housing complex has won its appeal to the state Superior Court, thus ensuring the removal of the plan’s age restrictions. A June 3 decision by the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment…
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