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Sayreville school parents voice concern over new program
By MATTHEW SOCKOL Correspondent SAYREVILLE — A before- and after-school program is coming to the Sayreville Public School District, amidst controversy. At the Board of Education’s Feb. 16 meeting, Springboard Education for America, an extended learning day provider, presented its services to the district. “Our organization really takes a look at the impact of…
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Happy Days expected at South Amboy St. Patrick’s Parade
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is just around the corner. Parade Chairman and City Council President Mickey Gross said this year’s event, scheduled for March 12, is “expected to be the biggest and best ever.” He said the city is anticipating 25,000 attendees. “We’re hoping to make…
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Old Bridge looks to take advantage of home court
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s boys basketball team has posted 17 wins this winter and earned the right to host an NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournament game. The Knights are seeded sixth in the tournament and were scheduled to welcome 12th-seeded Trenton Central High School (12-12) to the township March 1. The…
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Ten percent of South Amboy students take part in ‘Beauty and the Beast’
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—Disney will be coming to life at the middle high school this weekend when students stage “Beauty and the Beast.” The South Amboy High School Players’ production March 4-6 involves more than 100 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade both on stage and behind it – just slightly less than…
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Tax prep, activities slated at senior center
A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Old Bridge Senior Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. AARP tax aides will provide free, individual tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers, especially those ages 50 and older, on Monday and Thursday mornings, by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment,…
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Mental health counselor charged with child sex assault
OLD BRIDGE – A youth counselor from Rutgers University has been charged with improperly touching a boy under the age of 16 on multiple occasions. Irving Acevedo, 42, of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, was charged on Feb. 25 with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to a statement prepared…
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Color-A-Thon on tap at Sayreville school
The Sayreville Middle School PTO will host a Color-A-Thon fundraiser 10 a.m. April 9 on the school grounds, 800 Washington Road, Parlin. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Students will ask for donations and earn rewards according to the level of donations they raise. At the end of the donation period, the 3K Color-A-Thon event…
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Fundraiser to feature comedy, tricky tray
The Walter M. Schirra Elementary School PTA, Old Bridge, will host its Comedy Night/Tricky Tray March 18 at the Cheesequake First Aid Banquet Hall, 123 Route 34, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the students at Schirra Elementary. The show will feature comedian Robin Fox. Dinner will be catered by…
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New-car conveniences consumers crave
Safety sells, but most motorists would still rather ride in comfort By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Until recently limited to only the costliest luxury models, an increasing number of cars and trucks in virtually all size and price classes are offering an array of advanced safety systems, including compact cars and even subcompact crossover SUVs.…
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