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July 17, 2008
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JEFF GRANIT staff Chris Chalcraft, 13, of the Main Street Theatre Co., reads a portion of "Rumpelstiltskin" to children at the Old Bridge Public Library July 10. Cast members, dressed in costume, made appearances at the Sayreville and Old Bridge libraries in preparation for a run of shows at the tro... More...
Despite cuts, O.B. faces more expenses, loss of revenues

As Old Bridge homeowners receive their tax bills reflecting this year's $15 increase in the municipal tax portion, they may have to brace themselves for nearly seven times that amount for 2009. Taxpayers can expect an average increase of $93 for 2009 if current budget numbers do not change, Mayor... More...


Officials suspect some landlords are ducking fair share of taxes

S ayreville officials are hoping to address problems with illegal tenancy and the improper resale of homes in town. They have proposed a program that would require all property owners, except those with owneroccupied, one- or two-family homes, to register with the borough and obtain a certificate... More...


Clockwise from above: Peggy Dunphy, of Old Bridge, decides to hold off on a couple of the toppings as she and Kay Hart make their way through the ice cream bar during an Independence Day program at the Old Bridge Senior Center July 3. Matt Apploff, 16, and Ryan McGill, 13, both of Old Bridge, perfor... More...


Teens, adults can sign on to help kids with disabilities

OLD BRIDGE - Area teens who are kicking around ideas for what to do with their Saturdays this fall can reach for goals while hanging out with newfound buddies in the "Just 4 Kixs" program. "We just want some kids who are sensitive, have a big heart, and want to help out," program founder Karen M... More...


Hallie Meister, age 12, will host a Dog Show to benefit the ASPCA beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 26 at Sayreville Dog Park in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, Bordentown Avenue. Individuals are invited to enter their dogs in the event. Entry fee is $5. There is no charge to watch the show. All prof... More...
T he letter from the president of the New Jersey Taxpayers association ("Support School Choice and Keep Tax Dollars," Suburban, June 26, 2008), which attacks the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for opposing the "scholarship" (voucher) program being considered in New Jersey requires a respo... More...
Hold on while I dust off this trophy I've got sitting on my desk. OK, here we go, and if we could have a drum roll, please. The Greg Bean Corporate Jackass of the Month Award goes to (pregnant pause) CONRAIL! I know I've been pretty hard on a few companies in recent months because of poor custome... More...
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. Dear Greg: There's a new book out that you really need to read, Old Pal. More...
Old Bridge shortstop Justin Morik tries to throw down to first base to compete a double play, as St. Joseph's Kevin Mayce slides into second base during a junior division American Legion baseball game at Phillips Park in Old Bridge. JEFF GRANIT staff More...