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June 26, 2008
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Rashiem Clarke poses for the camera as members of the Sayreville War Memorial High School class of 2008 make their way to the football stadium for commencement exercises June 18. More...
Board OKs tree service biz in residential zone
Residents of 3 towns voice traffic concerns at Old Bridge meeting
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

The owner of an Old Bridge tree service business has won approval to operate his business in a residential zone despite a number of concerns that were raised during a hearing on the application. The business, General Green Inc., Hawkins Road, is owned by Steven Pielli and it provides firewood, in... More...


Move to dissolve boat launch panel criticized
Group monitored, recommended rules for town's boat ramp
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SAYREVILLE - Volunteers from the borough's Boat Launch Commission are miffed by town officials' decision to eliminate their group. More...


Residents, builder spar over property matters
Dispute centers on clearing, drainage, survey issues
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE - As a developer prepares to put up an office building in the township, ongoing clashes continue to flare up between him and nearby residents. "Obviously, [officials] have failed to protect homeowners in this instance," Whispering Pines resident Elliott Rifkin said. "Nobody can stop ... More...


Injury association has prevention on the brain
Family support, accident awareness offered at The Brain Injury Association
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK - A new township agency is getting a head start on preventing potential injuries. The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey, a self-funded, chartered affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America, recently moved from Edison to 825 Georges Road in North Brunswick. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Sacred Dialogue on Race scheduled at E.B. church
East Brunswick Congregational Church (EBCC) and Iqra Community Services, a Muslim congregation that has been regularly praying at EBCC for the past five years, will co-sponsor a Sacred Dialogue on Race 10:30 a.m. June 29 at the church, 402 New Brunswick Ave., East Brunswick. More...
•Summer hours to start at O.B. Library branches
•Radio Control Club will fly on July 5
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 Letters
•Support school choice and keep tax dollars
For some time I have watched the weekly report on education editorials come and go, but this one struck a nerve, and as a taxpayer and the president of the New Jersey Taxpayers Association, I must respond. More...
•Rebels teach valuable lessons for life on and off playing field
•Country deserves clean campaign, focus on issues
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 Editorials
•Your Turn
State of New Jersey needs to go on a diet
Do you want to hear a sad story? My name is New Jersey. I'm in very bad health. So I went to the doctor. He said, "You are indeed in very bad health. The problem is obesity - all that fat is killing you. If you don't reduce, you won't have much time left. More...
•Coda
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 Red State / Blue State
•Red State/Blue State
Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not
A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. More...
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 Obituaries
•Catherine McGee O'Brien
Mrs. O'Brien, 74, of North Brunswick, died June 20, 2008, at home. She resided in Old Bridge, and Toms River, prior to relocating to North Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, George O'Brien, in 2001. More...
•Edward F. Gnacek
•Anna Fumarola
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 Schools
•Class leaders have eyes squarely on the future
Valedictorian, salutatorian headed for Penn, Dartmouth
OLD BRIDGE - The high school's valedictorian and salutatorian bid farewell to their alma mater at the graduation ceremony Monday, taking with them countless achievements and solid plans for the future. More...
•Secretary's 43 years of service celebrated
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 Sports
•Subdued triumphs for Raceway Park winners
Winners at the Lucas Oil SuperNationals at Raceway Park were in no mood to celebrate their victories on Sunday. The death of one of its own, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta in a qualifying round accident on Saturday, cast a gloom over the event. More...
•Racecar driver has fatal crash at local drag strip
•Pitching paces Monroe Jr. baseball squad to fast start
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