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Proceeds Night to aid Sayreville school PTO
The Sayreville Middle School PTO will host a Restaurant Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. April 28 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter’s check (pre-tax, alcohol not included) to the PTO. For more information, call Christine at 732-727-3193.
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Tickets on sale for firefighters benefit
Firefighters Helping Firefighters will hold a Spaghetti Dinner and Tricky Tray Benefit in honor of Roland “Ron” Leveille 4-8 p.m. May 1 at South Amboy Middle/ High School, 200 Governor Hoffman Plaza. Leveille lost his battle with leukemia in March. Proceeds from the event will go to Elizabeth “Betty” Leveille to help with mounting medical…
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District seeking to evaluate children
Sayreville Public Schools, via its Project Before Registration, is attempting to identify preschool residents, ages 3 and 4, who may benefit from a preschool experience for handicapped children. Parents or guardians who have noticed that their child is having trouble speaking, seeing, hearing, walking, running or manipulating small objects may be picking up signs of…
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Fundraiser to feature pro athletes vs. locals
Professional athletes, including NFL players, will take to the court to play a series of basketball games against Old Bridge school district coaches, teachers and township residents in a fundraiser set for 5-10 p.m. April 24 at Old Bridge High School (OBHS), Route 516. The event is sponsored by the Cooper School PTA and the…
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Sayreville officials face a ‘disappointing’ budget
Tax hike, layoffs, furloughs, loss of Conservation Corps in 2010 spending plan BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Sayreville Borough Council introduced a $50.3 million municipal budget last week that calls for a 5.16 percent increase in taxes as well as several furloughs and layoffs. The tax hike will amount to a nearly $79 increase…
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Sayreville panel issues report on Main St. Bypass
Committee: Road needed, but traffic should be slowed and residences buffered BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Sayreville’s advisory committee for the controversial Main Street Bypass presented its findings last week, mostly aimed at lessening the road’s burden on nearby residential neighborhoods. The committee recommended various features for the four-mile road, which is planned to function…
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Old Bridge High School
Freshman Sultan Aminu, 15, smashes a pie into the face of Old Bridge High School Principal James Hickey during the annual Battle of the Classes on April 16. JEFF GRANIT staff
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NJ Transit applauded for restoring two bus routes
Bus, rail fare hikes will take effect May 1 BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer NJ Transit announced on April 14 its decision to preserve two of three bus lines proposed to be eliminated as part of the agency’s budget-cut package. Officials adjusted the plan in response to entreaties from local commuters, community leaders and state…
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