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Sayreville EMS seeking volunteers
The Sayreville Emergency Squad is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The squad is accepting applications. Individuals who are interested in joining should email their name and phone number to [email protected]. An EMS Awareness Day event is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 22 at the squad headquarters, 776…
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County slices open space tax; reduces operating budget
Freeholders pursue more shared services in hopes of achieving savings BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — Despite cutting its open space tax, Middlesex County will continue to fund land purchases this year, Freeholder Director Christopher D. Rafano said. The Board of Chosen Freeholderswill reduce the open space tax from 3 cents to…
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NJ Transit plan would eliminate local bus lines
Routes serve commuters in Old Bridge, East Bruns. BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Many local commuters and officials are speaking out against NJ Transit’s plan to eliminate three bus routes that service the area. The public transportation company’s proposal to nix the bus lines is part of a larger plan to increase fares by 25…
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Board OKs new facility designed for contractors
Board chairman: Nothing else like this in Old Bridge at the moment BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The township has recently given the green light to offices that will be dedicated to independent contractors. The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted approval March 4 to applicant Geo Properties Inc. for a site plan…
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S. Amboy opposes removal of ‘time of decision’ rule
State bills would stop cities from changing laws to affect building plans BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — City officials took an opportunity March 3 to take a stand against pending state legislation. The City Council passed a resolution, at the request of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, which urges state legislators…
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County shuttle bus driver gets probation
SAYREVILLE — A borough man who drove a shuttle bus for Middlesex County has been placed on probation for three years for stealing cash from a donation box used by passengers. Mark B. Wolfthal, 50, of the Parlin section, also was ordered to repay $205 he took from the cash box, which passengers use to…
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East Brunswick man charged in fatal beating
Accused of killing Sayreville woman last year; also charged in recent carjacking An East Brunswick man has been arrested in the fatal beating and robbing of a 55-year-old Sayreville woman in her Winding Wood apartment last summer. Elliot Rivera Jr., 20, who lived an apartment on Main Street, was charged on March 5 with murder,…
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Residents to celebrate Irish heritage Saturday
Noble takes lead role for this year’s South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day parade BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy residents can look to the city’s railroad history to learn more about the origination of the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which will take place March 13. The Camden and Amboy Railroad, one of the nation’s…
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