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Jersey fresh
Left: The Old Bridge Economic Development Corp. kicked off its Buy Local Farmer’s Market June 2 at the municipal complex, Route 516. Area farmers are selling their goods at the market, which runs from 3-7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Above: John Hauser of Hauser Hill Farms, Ticetown Road, discusses the fresh…
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Groups file appeal in river cleanup case
Edison Wetlands, Baykeeper challenge dismissal of lawsuit BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Two environmental groups whose lawsuit over the cleanup of the Raritan River and National Lead site was dismissed in federal court have filed an appeal. The Edison Wetlands Association (EWA) and NY/NJ Baykeeper are challenging the court’s May 27 decision against…
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Old Bridge Relay for Life yields more than $50,000
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Relay for Life committee members Brittany Ahr and Harrison Dean take a break during the event’s “Fight Back” ceremony. OLD BRIDGE — After much planning and preparation, the township’s first installment of a nationwide charity event for cancer research turned out to be a success. The event, which took place…
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Board says trucks OK for Main Street Bypass
Reviews panel’s suggestions for controversial roadway BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Planning Board approved all but two recommendations presented by the borough’s Main Street Bypass advisory committee, whose suggestions centered on alleviating the burden of the planned road on nearby neighborhoods. Committee members presented their recommendations to the board on June 2…
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LaVigne takes over as So. Amboy police chief
City Council also acts on consolidation of zoning, planning boards BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy has a new police chief, but the man filling that role is a familiar face. Chief Darren LaVigne has served as acting chief since last fall, when he took over for then-Chief James Wallis, who retired in February. LaVigne,…
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Funny Car driver Ron Capps completes his run
Funny Car driver Ron Capps completes his run down the drag strip during the National Hot Rod Associatioin’s 41st SuperNationals at the Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The event ran June 10-14. See story, page 48. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Sayreville council votes down budget for 2010
However, majority moves to eliminate mayor, council salaries, cut pay of managers BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Sayreville Borough Council shot down a $5.3 million municipal budget Monday that would have raised municipal taxes by 5.5 percent and imposed three furlough days on borough employees. Republicans David Kaiserman, Nicholas Perrette and Paula Siarkiewicz cast…
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Charges dropped against ex-school board member
Grand jury decides there was lack of probable cause against Josselyn BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Aformer Old Bridge Board of Education member was cleared last week of charges that he attempted to lure a 10-year-old child. A grand jury at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick no-billed David L. Josselyn on June 9,…
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American Legion Post 211 in Sayreville
Chaplain Charles Vuocolo of Sayreville American Legion Post 211 in Sayreville prepares old American flags for their retirement as Art Valentino and Pat Hampsom look on during a Flag Day service held Monday at the post on MacArthur Avenue. More photos, page 24 and at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
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