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Possibility of casino at Meadowlands in limbo
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Plans that could have one day allowed the establishment of a casino at the Meadowlands sports complex in East Rutherford were under way before the recent release of a report from an advisory commission appeared to put those plans on hold for the time being. The advisory commission was headed by…
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A sad day for Raritan Bay
Locals decry forced removal of Baykeeper oyster project BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer An effort to restore the eastern oyster population to the Keyport Harbor officially came to a close on Aug. 9, a day that marked the shutdown of the largest shellfish restoration project in New Jersey and New York. Meredith Comi (c), NY/NJ…
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Officials seek to honor more vets at boro hall
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The borough is looking for a few good veterans. A wall on the ground floor of borough hall proudly bares the names of residents, past and present, who have served their country in various conflicts. However, since all the names for each conflict are on the same plaque, it’s…
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Salt Water Day
Above: Rob Camaro of the band Runaway sings to the crowd just after sunset during Salt Water Day, held on the beach in Old Bridge’s Laurence Harbor section on Saturday. Below: A large crowd enjoys refreshments. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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O.B. apartment complex ready for construction
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Nearly seven years after its approval, construction could soon begin on a 40-unit apartment complex. The development, known as Toby Gardens, has encountered several obstacles since it first came up for approval in 2001, and overcame the latest and possibly final hurdle at an Aug. 12 meeting…
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Four earn Eagle Scout rank in Old Bridge
Scoutmaster Paul Riggs (l-r) is pictured with Rajesh Khiamal, Daniel Honan, Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229 Exalted Ruler Rodney George, Mayor James Phillips, Bryan Bonnet and Alexander Robinson. OLD BRIDGE — Four members of Boy Scout Troop 219, based in the township, received their Eagle Scout awards during an Aug. 8 Eagle Court of…
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New facility to improve senior center offerings
South Amboy department will operate at the new YMCA building on Broadway BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s new Dr. Charles W. Hoffman Senior Resource Center, located inside the recently constructed YMCA building on Broadway, will provide a more efficient space for seniors to meet and socialize when it opens next month.…
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Three brothers lead full lives, despite Tourette’s
Family finds ways to cope with a series of challenges BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer There’s a reason Colin Lang likes to keep his hair longer than most boys these days. Those neatly cut locks aren’t just a fashion statement. Above: Colin (l), 14, and Jack Lang, 12, play the guitar and banjo in…
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Old Bridge welcomes Volkert as new chief
Six other newly promoted police officers also take oaths BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Old Bridge Town Hall was packed to the brim Monday night as residents, family members, elected officials and fellow police officers welcomed the township’s newest chief of police. Newly appointed Police Chief William Volkert was officially sworn in during the Township…
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