Category: Suburban News

  • Officials target missile site for open space

    Bond ordinance is needed to buy 41-acre tract from federal government By sue m. morganStaff Writer Officials target missile site for open space By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Old Bridge officials are preparing to add the former Nike missile site to the township’s open space inventory. On June 23, the Township Council introduced a…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Patricia and Dorothy Faith, the sister and mother, respectively, of Pfc. Walter D. “Chipper” Faith, listen as the national anthem is sung at a ceremony dedicating athletic fields in Sayreville in his name Saturday. Faith, who played on the fields as a kid, was 20 when he was killed in Vietnam.

  • Arena/stadium complex eyed for Nat’l Lead property

    Firm seeks toreplace contamination with recreation By tara PetersenStaff Writer Firm seeks to replace contamination with recreation By tara Petersen Staff Writer A sketch of the proposed Arenum at Sayreville by design group Architectura shows the arena and stadium at right and the hotel-convention center and retail area at left, along with the various other…

  • Recognizing Monroe’s place on the Road to Monmouth

    Recognizing Monroe’s place on the Road to Monmouth MONROE — Organizers of tomorrow’s Eve of the Battle of Monmouth activities don’t know exactly what to expect in terms of attendance or weather. But what they do know is that the event will enlighten many local residents, particularly those new to this burgeoning township, about a…

  • 2,300 re-enactors to bring battle to life

    MANALAPAN — On June 28-29, Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, will host the celebration of the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth — the longest land artillery battle of the American Revolution. Exactly 225 years to the day after the battle, more than 2,300 re-enactors will present a recreation of the Battle of…

  • Parade to honor heroes of Battle of Monmouth

    With the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth only days away, the June 27 parade to mark the occasion promises to be an historic event, not to be missed. "This was the American path of the Battle of Monmouth," said Jayne Carr, executive director of the Freehold Center Partnership, Freehold Borough, sponsor of the…

  • Battle of Monmouth Events

    Battle of Monmouth Events Saturday, June 28 Saturday, June 28 10:00 a.m. Camps open You are invited to walk through the camps at any time 10:00 a.m. Troop Formations and Drill Continental Camp 10:30 a.m. Crown Forces Color Ceremony Amphitheater noon Artillery Demonstrations Amphitheater 12:30 p.m. Guided Camp Tours 12:30 p.m. Children’s Drill Activity Tent…

  • Battle of Monmouth Events

    Battle of Monmouth Events Saturday, June 28 Saturday, June 28 10:00 a.m. Camps open 10:00 a.m. Troop Formations and Drill Continental Camp 10:30 a.m. Crown Forces Color Ceremony Amphitheater 11:30 a.m. People of the Armies Amphitheater noon Artillery Demonstrations Amphitheater 12:30 p.m. Music Demonstrations Amphitheater 12:30 p.m. Children’s Drill Activity Tent 12:30 p.m. Guided Camp…

  • Late-night police pursuit abandoned after accident

    By jamie DougherStaff Writer Late-night police pursuit abandoned after accident By jamie Dougher Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Police engaged in a high-speed chase in the early morning hours Saturday but were forced to abandon pursuit after the suspect vehicle collided with an uninvolved car and escaped. The chase began at the intersection of Ernston Road…