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East Brunswick mayor: Empty storefronts a new reality
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — It would take more than a century to fill retail space in a corridor along Route 18, according to real estate professionals. This was just one of the many facts described as “gloomy” and “concerning” at an Oct. 13 Township Council meeting, where Mayor David Stahl began…
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School start times are topic of new website
I n the Sept. 18 issue of the Suburban, I was one of the people interviewed for the article titled “Parents Seek Later School Bell.” I mentioned how my group, EB Parents for Healthy School Start Times, has a Facebook page to obtain more information. Since the article’s publication, I have launched a website, which…
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Candidates have long history of service
I urge my fellow Old Bridge residents to elect Donna Andriani, Kelly Ellis-Foster and Rich Dunn to the Old Bridge Board of Education on Nov. 4. Each of these candidates has a long history of dedicated service to the students and residents of Old Bridge. They are people of integrity and character who we need…
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Lake area should be dedicated to Kilmer
Joyce Kilmer, born as Alfred Joyce Kilmer (Dec. 6, 1886, to July 30, 1918), was an American writer and poet mainly remembered for a short poem titled “Trees” (1913), which was published in “Trees and Other Poems” in 1914. At the time of his deployment to Europe during World War I, Kilmer was considered the…
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Bus commuter irked by traffic conditions
I have been a New York City bus commuter from East Brunswick for 33 years, and I want to express the frustration I know so many local commuters are experiencing. Despite all the expensive adjustments that have been attempted to improve traffic on Route 18, none of them has ever led to any type of…
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Resident applauds Sayreville superintendent
Bravo, Sayreville Superintendent of Schools Rich Labbe. It took a lot of courage to do what you did, and I for one applaud you. How can anyone with a conscience ignore this? Sayreville is a town that is very passionate about its football team. But parents complaining about the season being canceled are blinded by…
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ tryouts set in Old Bridge
Auditions for the GB Productions upcoming live staged-radio production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” are scheduled for 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28 at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Actors and a vocal ensemble are sought. The production will be directed by Anthony Greco. For more information or to schedule an…
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Question on ballot aims to reform bail process
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A ballot question that focuses on the pretrial detention of certain suspects will be placed before voters in the Nov. 4 general election. Alexander Shalom, senior staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, said the organization supports the passage of the question. Question No. 1…
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