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Vandalism Arrests, Hotel Proposal Top Bridgewater News

Sunoco withdraws 24-hour store plan, vandalism reward offered also make headlines.

Six Charged in Vandalism Spree

Six teenagers have been charged in connection with a vandalism spree over the July 4th weekend, Police Chief Richard Borden has announced.

Traffic, Parking May Be Critical in Hotel Proposal

What may be the crucial  factors — traffic and parking — in determining the fate of a proposal to build a Hampton Inn hotel next to Red Lobster on Route 22 will be the subject of a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on Aug. 27.

Sunoco Withdraws Plan for 24-Hour Convenience Store

Sometimes the little guys can win.

Sunoco has withdrawn its application to convert its gas station at the intersection of Country Club Road and Route 28 to a 24-hour combination convenience store and gas station.

Reward Offered in Raritan Vandalism Spree

A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a vandalism spree early Monday morning in Raritan near the Bridgewater border.


Prep Work to Begin on Next Phase of Superfund Cleanup

Work will be beginning in August on the preparations to initiate a study of two impoundment areas on the American Cyanamid Superfund site on East Main Street across the railroad tracks from TD Bank Ballpark.

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