Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Still no bids for old school

    SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council once again received no bids to purchase the old Middle School on Thomas Street during a second auction held recently. The first bids were sought in May, beginning at $475,000. The second time around, the bidding began at $425,000, but still no bids were received. Mayor Robert Szegeti said…

  • ‘Roaring Rockets’ youth program slated at library

    In-person registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. on July 17 for "Roaring Rockets," a youth program set for 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on July 24 and 3:30 p.m. on July 26 at the Old Bridge Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Participants in the program, open to youngsters entering first-sixth grades in…

  • Old Bridge Library schedules programs

    Old Bridge Library schedules programs The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, has scheduled several upcoming events. The Savvy Seniors discussion group will meet at 10:30 a.m. on July 10. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Trips to museums, parks, antique shows, Broadway shows, etc., are…

  • Culinary historian will offer lectures, tastings

    Culinary historian will offer lectures, tastings The Metlar/Bodine House Museum, 1281 River Road, Piscataway, will present two upcoming lectures, demonstrations and tastings featuring culinary historian Judith Krall-Russo. "The Blueberry: The Wonder Fruit of New Jersey" is set for 2 p.m. on July 22. Reservation deadline is July 18. Program fee is $12.50. "Jersey Tomatoes: From…

  • Sayreville girl to compete in national dance contest Bianca Siriday, at 12, is already the winner of numerous competitions

    Staff Writer By jennifer dome Sayreville girl to compete in national dance contest Bianca Siriday, at 12, is already the winner of numerous competitions SARAH McCOLGAN Bianca Siriday rehearses last week with her teacher, Gina Forcella, the owner of Dance Stop studio in Sayreville. SAYREVILLE –– While most 12-year-old girls are hanging out at the…

  • Free summer concert

    series to begin in O.B. A free summer concert series, sponsored by the Old Bridge Township Cultural Arts Committee, will begin with an appearance by Dr. Cheeko’s Island Party Jam at 7:30 p.m. on July 11 at Geick Park, Route 516, adjacent to Old Bridge High School east campus. The event will feature reggae and…

  • Fire dept. gets first female driver

    Fire dept. gets first female driver SARAH McCOLGAN Jennifer Crismale, a member of the Sayreville Fire Department, is the department’s first female driver. By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE –– The Sayreville Fire Department has a new addition: the first female driver in the department’s history. Jennifer Crismale, 20, has been with the fire department…

  • Sayreville VFW to hold Aug. 12 picnic/pig roast

    Sayreville VFW to hold Aug. 12 picnic/pig roast Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its annual family picnic, featuring a pig roast by Carmen Spezzi, from 1-6 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Burke’s Park, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12; children…

  • Genoa park gets a face lift

    Staff Writer By natalie m. vena JERRY WOLKOWITZ A view of the new basketball court at the Genoa park in Old Bridge last Friday. OLD BRIDGE — Renovations at a community park in the Genoa section of Old Bridge are nearly completed. During the past year, the township’s Parks and Recreation Department has been upgrading…