Category: Suburban News

  • Hitting the books

    Hitting the books CHRIS KELLY Shelli Faye of Metuchen (above) reads to a group of children during the Sayreville Public Library’s reading and craft program Sunday. CHRIS KELLY Bryonna McCulure (r), 7, of Sayreville concentrates on her artwork during the program.

  • Students to stage original play on Greek mythology

    By jamie dougherStaff Writer Students to stage original play on Greek mythology By jamie dougher Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Crystal Marte, 18, opens Pandora’s box during a non-dress rehearsal for An Evening of Greek Mythology by Triple H Productions. Pictured around her are (l-r) Kush Parmar, 15; Moran McGinnity, 16; Jarrett Francavilla, 16; and Sherin…

  • Potential ban yields mixed feelings among biz owners

    Proposed law would Potential ban yields mixed feelings among biz owners ban smoking at N.J. bars and restaurants By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — State legislation that would ban smoking in bars and restaurants has some local businesses hoping the idea goes up in smoke. The Senate bill, proposed in February by state…

  • FARC hosting Women’s Only road race in Marlboro 14th annual 5K race is set for Friday night

    FARC hosting Women’s Only road race in Marlboro 14th annual 5K race is set for Friday night CHRIS KELLY Old Bridge’s Nick Anaoraro works the mound for the Middlesex County All-Stars during a State Babe Ruth League Tournament at the Manalapan Recreation Center on Sunday. Middlesex dropped the contest to Berger, 6-3. Some of the…

  • Neighbor listed as critical after helping out at fire

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Neighbor listed as critical after helping out at fire By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A borough resident remained in critical condition this week after suffering a heart attack while helping neighbors escape from their burning house last Thursday night. All five residents of the Maple Avenue home, including…

  • Some take issue with super’s new contract

    Board majority votesto bring Fyffe By jennifer domeStaff Writer Some take issue with super’s new contract Board majority votes to bring Fyffe’s salary in line with other districts By jennifer dome Staff Writer A new contract will give Sayreville Superintendent of Schools Dennis Fyffe an $18,000 salary increase starting next year. The contract was approved…

  • Builder: Senior townhomes would benefit town center

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — An age-restricted community of 19 townhouses proposed for Route 516 less than a mile east of the township’s planned town center is vital to the survival of that district, according to the developer seeking to build the homes. The community, known…

  • Council majority puts off vote on Parkway plan

    Mayor says decision could cost borough millions in tax ratables By JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer Council majority puts off vote on Parkway plan By JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer Dissuaded by Sayreville residents concerned about the reliability of a two-year-old traffic study, a split Borough Council last week tabled a plan to make major changes to Garden…

  • Trio to open skate shop as boro plans new park

    Co-owner involvedwith Big Brother mag.,Jackass TV show By jennifer domeStaff Writer Trio to open skate shop as boro plans new park Co-owner involved FARRAH MAFFAI Troy Jankowski, Steve Lenardo and Chris Nieratko (l-r) are the owners of NJ Skateshop, a new store for skateboarders on Washington Road in Sayreville. with Big Brother mag., Jackass TV…