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Vehicles, vendors welcome at car show
The South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary will sponsor its seventh annual Rotary Road Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4 at Oasis Chevrolet, 1292 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. Rain date is Oct. 18. The show is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks, motorcycles and imports. Vehicle registration is $10 in advance, $15 on day…
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Tickets on sale for trip to Christmas show
Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a Nov. 21 bus trip to see the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” at Radio City Music Hall, New York City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from OLV, Main Street, Sayreville. Return is set for approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $165 per person and includes premium…
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Marching bands to compete at SWMHS
The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Marching Band will host a band competition 4-10 p.m. Oct. 10 on the field at the high school, Washington Road. The event, titled “Night of a Thousand Stars,” will feature 15 high school marching bands from across New Jersey. There will be vendors, concessions, baked goods and a…
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HUD, FEMA deliver reprieve to Sandy homeowners
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it would not seek the repayment of Sandy grant funds that duplicate homeowners’ revised insurance payments up to $20,000 as a result of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) review process. In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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Residents seek to slow Raritan Street speeders
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH AMBOY — Raritan Street is a dangerous speedway, according to residents. “I fear for the safety of my children,” said Jeff Moskal at the City Council meeting on Sept. 16. Although residents said they appreciate the painted 25-mile-per-hour sign on the pavement reminding motorists of the speed limit on…
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Jax finds fame and her image in a corn maze
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer “American Idol” finalist Jax visits Von Thun Farms in Monmouth Junction on Sept. 15 where this season’s corn maze attraction was created in her likeliness (below). The East Brunswick resident is interviewed by Greater Media’s Magic 98.3’s Joel Katz (above). PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR In the middle of…
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Senior affordable housing proposed for Sayreville
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Members of the Sayreville Borough Council unanimously agreed to refer a proposal for a senior citizen affordable housing complex to the planning board and economic redevelopment agency for a “fast track” review. Representatives of the Sayreville Housing Authority, an arm of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development,…
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High school bands march to the top
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The John F. Kennedy High School marching band takes to the field prior to performing for the crowd during the game against Colonia held at John F. Kennedy High School in Iselin on Sept. 19. MATT DENTON With the crowd settled in and the Monroe Township High School football team…
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Water supply drought watch issued for three New Jersey regions
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today issued a drought watch for New Jersey’s Northeast, Central, and Coastal North water supply regions, urging residents in the affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather and above-average temperatures. The drought…
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