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Dems, GOP lock horns over O.B. water proposal
BY LAUREN CIRAULO BY LAUREN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Plans for a land acquisition project that would secure an in-house water supply for residents have been initiated, but some township officials have reservations about the project. The Township Council voted 5-4 along party lines at its Nov. 22 to move forward with the transfer…
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Police: Driver hit Pedestrians, gets DUI
OLD BRIDGE — A 26-year-old township woman was charged with driving under the influence and aggravated assault after she reportedly struck two pedestrians while driving on Westminster Boulevard on Nov. 21. Old Bridge Police Capt. Arthur Carullo said Jennifer Freeman was charged after the 4:15 a.m. accident involving her Mitsubishi Eclipse. One of the victims,…
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Police charge trio in local retail thefts
OLD BRIDGE — Police have arrested three individuals on charges that they allegedly stole more than $2,500 worth of merchandise from stores in Old Bridge and Sayreville. Malcolm Alexander, 43, and David Hernandez, 43, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Shapria Chapman, 53, of Raleigh, N.C., were arrested on Nov. 19 and charged with theft and…
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South Amboy slates tree lighting, parade
The annual South Amboy Tree Lighting and Fire Truck Parade is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Transit Plaza, Broadway. Community members are invited to visit Santa at the town’s Christmas Village. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the Kids Meet and Greet. There will be free hot chocolate, cookies, candy and holiday…
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Proceeds Night to raise funds for PTO
A Proceeds Night to benefit the Sayreville Middle School PTO will be held 4 p.m.-closing Dec. 10 at Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse, 986 Route 9 south, Sayreville. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of all supporters’ bills (eat in or takeout, pretax, alcohol not included) to the PTO. Diners must present an event flier to their…
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Children invited to Christmas party
The Sayreville Emergency Squad, an allvolunteer organization, will sponsor a Children’s Christmas Party 1-3 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Sayreville Emergency Squad, 776 Washington Road, Parlin section of the borough. Parents must accompany children. Santa will distribute gifts to youngsters under age 12. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. Children will have the opportunity…
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Elks to celebrate at New Year’s Eve gala
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 will hold a New Year’s Eve celebration 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. The event will feature a hot-and-cold buffet, open bar, a champagne toast and music by a DJ. Tickets, which cost $50 per person and must be purchased in advance, are available…
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New pastor hopes to address community needs in S. Amboy
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The Rev. Jeffrey Carney has found a home in the city, and he hopes his new church will provide a home to others as well. Carney was installed as the new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, 150 North Broadway, on Nov. 21. “[There was] good turnout,” he…
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Making holidays brighter a Parlin family tradition
Visitors encouraged to donate food, toys to help those in need BY SAM SLAUGHTER BY SAM Staff Writer Clark Griswold, eat your heart out. This is the real deal. Nestled on a quiet street off Ernston Road in the Parlin section of Sayreville, Rob and Karen Aperawic’s Cori Street house lights up the night. The…
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