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Phil Simms’ All-Star Football Classic
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Former NFL greats Joe Theismann, left, a native of South River, and Phil Simms take part in the pre-game ceremonial coin toss prior to the Phil Simms North-South All-Star Football Classic on June 23 at Piscataway Township High School. The South won the game, 20-14.
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Anthony J. “Skeeter” Spitaleri III
Mr. Spitaleri, 60, of Edison, died June 18, 2014, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in New Brunswick, he was raised in South River before moving to Edison 34 years ago. Skeeter was the third-generation owner of Spitaleri Furniture in South River, where he worked with his family since he was 8 years old. He…
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Glenn Fredricks Sr.
Mr. Fredricks, 67, of Spotswood, died June 14, 2014, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Newark, he resided in Spotswood for the past 36 years. Before his retirement, he was employed as an electrician for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 52/164 for 41 years. Mr. Fredricks was a U.S. Army…
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Joseph W. Rennie
Mr. Rennie, 82, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died June 15, 2014, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. Born in New York City, he lived in Parlin for the past 60 years. Before his retirement, Joseph worked as a class-A mechanic for 34 years with Brooklyn Union Gas Co., Staten Island, N.Y.…
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County’s summer concert series to kick off in July
ENTERTAINMENT Middlesex County has announced its summer concert series, which will bring a diverse mix of musical genres to four county parks throughout July and August. “We’re proud to offer another year of the Music-in-the-Parks series to our residents,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Charles E. Tomaro, chairman of the county’s Infrastructure Management Committee, which oversees…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Jersey Mike’s Subs opened a new location at 282 Route 18 South, East Brunswick, on June 25. Franchise owner Chris Rigassio and his father Ron Rigassio will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser through June 29 to support TOPSoccer. East Brunswick TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team-placement…
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JCP&L names new manager of emergency preparedness
Raemon Mallin Raemon Mallin has been named manager of emergency preparedness for Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). In addition to being JCP&L’s main liaison with federal, state and local emergency preparedness organizations, the Ocean Township resident will also oversee several new preparedness initiatives designed to help ensure that the company continues to respond quickly…
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Man convicted of role in death of So. Amboy resident at party
A Bayonne man could be sentenced to serve up to 40 years in prison after being convicted of charges stemming from the fatal shooting of a South Amboy resident two years ago. Emery Baskerville, 21, was found guilty on June 17 of conspiring to commit an aggravated assault, conspiring to possess a handgun for an…
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Waterfront improvements take focus at council meeting
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Improving the waterfront area of the city was the focus of the June 18 City Council meeting. Residents asked about the ongoing debate between the Lighthouse Bay neighborhood association and the city over maintenance of the swale area behind the neighborhood, as well as shared ways to get…
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