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City will use low-interest bonds to pay down debt
SOUTH AMBOY — The city will save money on debt repayment over the next 15 years after selling its bonds using a favorable bond rating from Standard & Poor’s. S&P assigned South Amboy its A+ longtermrating recently due to factors including a diverse, residential tax base with direct access to New Jersey’s and New York…
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When the men in blue start feeling blue
Police officers receive training in how to handle stress and how to ask for help BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Clarke Paris walked across the stage cool, calm and relaxed. “Hey, Clarke,” an officer said to him. “Hey, how are you? … How’s work? … How’s the family? … Enjoying the weather?”…
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Moving to the beat
Women work on their Zumba dance/fitness moves during an introductory class at Sayreville Middle School on May 4. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Memorial fund a tribute to an inspirational boy
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Those who knew him best say Michael Damato touched more lives in his short span on Earth than some do in an entire lifetime. Michael Damato The 12-year-old boy, who passed away unexpectedly in January, was known for his infectious smile, warm personality, determination and kindness, according to his father,…
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E.B., Sayreville men plead guilty in bank robbery
Two area men have pleaded guilty to charges arising from the robbery of a bank in South River last October. Steven Spearnock, 45, of East Brunswick, pleaded guilty to a count of robbery, while Brian D. Niewinsky, 48, of Sayreville, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit a theft and resisting arrest, according to the Middlesex…
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O.B. soccer league scores big for people of Haiti
Coach helps to construct water tanks; delivers soccer balls, uniforms BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Chaz Rynkiewicz, a soccer coach from Old Bridge, meets with children in a “tent city” during his trip to Haiti in April, when he delivered soccer balls and uniforms courtesy of the Old Bridge Girls Soccer League. OLD BRIDGE —…
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Two Sayreville teens rise to Eagle Scout rank
John DelRe SAYREVILLE — Two local teenagers were recently honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor, having reached Boy Scouting’s highest level. John DelRe, 18, and Jake Werb, 17, both of Troop 68, were awarded their Eagle badges during an April ceremony at American Legion Post 211. For his Eagle Scout project, DelRe cleaned…
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Board nearing approval of apartment complex
Northwood Manor was originally approved in 2003 as a senior community BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment is inching closer to a decision on a developer’s request to remove the age restriction from a senior housing development. The applicant for the plan known as Northwood Manor hopes to transition…
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Zumba fitness class
Instructor Denise Morgan, who lives in the Morgan section of Sayreville, leads an introductory Zumba fitness class at Sayreville Middle School on May 4. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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