Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Volunteer incentive bill wins release

    Legislation sponsored by state Assemblyman Michael J. Arnone and state Assemblywoman Clare M. Farragher (both R-Monmouth) that would provide free admission to county facilities for volunteer fire company and first aid squad members was recently released by the Assembly Local Government Committee. The measure, A-3635, would allow active members of volunteer fire companies or volunteer…

  • New Jersey Sweet Adelines seeks new members

    The Heart of New Jersey Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is seeking women of all ages who like to sing four-part a cappella harmony. The group rehearses from 7:30-10 p.m. on Wednesdays. Interested individuals are invited to visit. Vocal training will be provided. A concert is planned for Oct. 28. For more information and rehearsal…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Old Bridge High School senior Kim Johnston takes shots on goal during soccer practice Friday at the school. DAWN MARIE SANNWALDT Sayrewoods South Rebel Jason Padin of Old Bridge tries to stop Sayreville Leprechaun Jason Krainski from running the ball during Sunday’s Pop Warner Midget game in Old Bridge.

  • Sayreville Seniors sets tryouts for variety show

    Auditions for the Sayreville Senior Center Planners annual variety show are set for 6 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the Senior Center, 423 Main St. Adults and children are invited to try out. Rehearsal will take place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 14. The show is set for 6 p.m. on Oct. 5. Tickets cost…

  • Vendor spaces still available for Old Bridge Day

    The township of Old Bridge is still accepting applications for vendor participation in the sixth annual Old Bridge Day Fair, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 6. Rain date is Oct. 7. Business sponsors are also sought. For more information and to reserve, call the 24-hour fair hot line at (732) 607-7940,…

  • Man arrested after car hits pole

    Staff Writer By jennifer dome SOUTH RIVER — A borough resident was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after the vehicle he was driving struck a utility pole at the corner of Whitehead Avenue and Jackson Street, according to police. The accident occurred at 10:51 p.m. Saturday when Carlos Margarido, 29, reportedly fell…

  • Traffic delays expected during return to Rutgers

    Thousands of new and returning students are expected to move into their residence halls on Rutgers’ New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses on or shortly before Labor Day weekend. First-year and transfer students will move to campus Aug. 30 and 31; returning students will move in on Sept. 2 and 3. Move-in days will bring extra…

  • Lifelong South River resident has a century of memories Mary Holt says she has lived life to its fullest and ‘never envied anyone’

    Staff Writer By jennifer dome Lifelong South River resident has a century of memories Mary Holt says she has lived life to its fullest and ‘never envied anyone’ Mary Holt SOUTH RIVEr –– Do you remember when the Perth Amboy ferry cost only a nickel? How about the Morgan explosion of 1913? Mary Holt does.…

  • Cemetery buildings approved by board

    OLD BRIDGE — Plans to build a mausoleum and crematorium at the Mount Hebron Cemetery, Morristown Road, were approved by the Planning Board at its Aug. 7 meeting. The cemetery, which is divided into Jewish and non-sectarian sections, encompasses a small parcel of land off Route 34. Its burial grounds were vandalized in July 2000…