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Knights, bar burglarized
SOUTH AMBOY — Police are investigating two recent burglaries that took place in the city. On Aug. 30, an unknown suspect broke into the Shamrock Bar on South Pine Avenue and stole approximately $2,700 from the cash register and a separate box that also contained money, according to South Amboy Police Detective Rich Wojaczyk. The…
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City officials respond to disclosure complaint
Members of various boards had failed to file documents BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Fifteen city officials failed to file their 2009 financial disclosure statements by the deadline last April, and 12 did not submit their forms in 2008, according to documents produced by John Paff, chairman of the New Jersey Libertarian Party.…
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Celebrating Sayreville
Top: Several days of rain and clouds gave way to sunshine and warm temperatures in time for Sayreville Day, held Sunday at Kennedy Park. Bottom: Gabrielle Curcio, 12, of Sayreville, enjoys one of the rides. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Skaters from shut-down rinks to reunite Sunday
‘Eight Wheels, No Brakes’ rolls out in South Amboy BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — For Rob Cusmano, roller-skating isn’t just a hobby. It’s what’s helped him stay active both before and after a serious car accident over a decade ago. “I’ve been skating for 36 years,” the Hopelawn resident said. “I stopped for…
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EDC hires executive director
OLD BRIDGE — The township’s Economic Development Corp. has announced the hiring of Gail Lemaldi as its new parttime executive director. After a screening process over the past several months, the EDC chose Lemaldi to replace Russell Azzarello, who served as executive director for more than three years, according to a press release from the…
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St. Thomas Knights mark half century of giving back
Casino Night fundraiser set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent OLD BRIDGE — The St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council is hoping that area residents will see its Sept. 19 Casino Night as a win-win. Either they’ll win at the tables, or they’ll simply be supporting an organization that has…
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Student’s experience in D.C. was truly historical
Nia Allen-Lee worked under Obama during his first few months in office BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Well over a million people witnessed President Barack Obama’s inauguration live in Washington, D.C., earlier this year. The only problem was that the massive crowds were mostly blocks away from the historic event, having to strain for even…
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Drwal drops election bid due to conditions
Medical issues related to service in military BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer After serving nearly six years as a Sayreville councilman, Stanley Drwal has removed his bid for reelection this fall in order to focus on treatment for conditions relating to his military service. Stanley Drwal Drwal said he fought with the decision to drop…
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O.B. council OKs budget despite opposition
$1.3M transfer from utility authority at center of debate BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Despite vocal opposition from residents, the Old Bridge Township Council has approved a six-month transitional budget as the town switches from a fiscal year to a calendar year. The municipal budget, approved Monday night in a 6-2 vote, came under scrutiny…
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