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Operantics to perform benefit concert in Edison
Metuchen resident says new troupe keeps opera shows ’more on the lighter side’ BY ENID WEISS Correspondent When someone is a singer, he or she needs an audience and an opportunity, according to Janette Goleme. Goleme has worked as a performer and music teacher for years. She lives in Metuchen and teaches piano, voice and…
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Council considers buying land for water source
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Township officials are in the early stages of a land acquisition project that would ultimately secure an in-house water supply for residents. The endeavor was brought to the attention of the public at Monday night’s Township Council meeting, during which council President G. Kevin Calogera presented a…
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E. Brunswick to welcome Air Force Concert Band
Official says show will be fantastic experience for the kids and the community’ BY LAUREN CIRAULO BY LAUREN Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Get ready for a strong shot of melody and an even mightier dose of patriotism. The United States Air Force Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants are marching into town next week.…
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for the record •••
The United Way did not cut this year’s funding for Community House at St. Thomas in Old Bridge, as was implied in a Sept. 23 story. United Way significantly increased this year’s allocation to the group home with transitional funding. United Way, which is following a new business model that focuses on children and families,…
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Our Lady of Victories celebrates first 125 years
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer During the recent Our Lady of Victories 125th anniversary reception, former pastor the Rev. Michael Krull (l-r), current pastor the Rev. Thomas Ryan, Gabby Menguito, Bishop Paul Bootkoski and former pastor Monsignor Terrance Lawler look at pictures of the church presented by Father Ryan to the former pastors. SAYREVILLE —…
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Eighth annual Bricks race set for Saturday
Community event raises money for local brain-injured children BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — It’s time once again for runners to hit the bricks, or at least the pavement. On Saturday, nearly 200 runners and even some walkers are expected to take part in the eighth annual Hit the Bricks 5-mile race to benefit…
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So. Amboy house turned into movie set for week
Bordentown Ave. provides setting for ‘Crackers,’ starring Vincent D’Onofrio BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy residents may have thought they were in Hollywood recently when a local director selected the city to film his movie “Crackers.” The short film, directed by Greg Principato, a Westfield resident and cameraman for HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” stars Vincent D’Onofrio…
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O.B. council backtracks on police force reduction
Reduces required number of captains; scraps plan to do so with sergeants, lieutenants BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer In response to opposition from some, the Old Bridge Township Council on Monday approved a police department restructuring that is greatly scaled back from an original proposal. Following discussions with the police department, the governing body eliminated…
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Sayreville board seeks solar panels at schools
Referendum being planned for December or January BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer ADecember referendum that would determine whether to install solar panels on school buildings may be postponed, Sayreville officials said. School Business Administrator Emidio D’Andrea said the board is “still looking at a December referendum,” but that a lot of paperwork still needs to…
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