Category: Suburban News

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    JEFF GRANIT Michael Decandia, a senior at Sayreville War Memorial High School, tries to walk a straight line while wearing fatal vision goggles during a DWI prevention program in Kennedy Park Tuesday.

  • Liquor licenses could face rough ride at hearings

    Old Bridge officialshave concerns aboutsix local establishments By sue m. morganStaff Writer Liquor licenses could face rough ride at hearings Old Bridge officials have concerns about six local establishments By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Representatives of six local watering holes could face some tough questions when the Township Council hears their…

  • YMCA will be sited at Mannino Park

    O.B. will also seek county funding for more rec. facilities By sue m. morganStaff Writer YMCA will be sited at Mannino Park O.B. will also seek county funding for more rec. facilities By sue m. morgan Staff Writer The Old Bridge Township Council has unanimously agreed that Peter A. Mannino Park is the best location…

  • MCUA report summarizes reasons for pipe failure

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Power outages, a bolt of lightning and the deterioration of the sewer pipeline are three possible explanations for the March sewer main break that wreaked havoc in and around the Raritan River. Those possible causes were described in a study recently presented by the…

  • Local band to take stage at Meadowlands fair

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Local band to take stage at Meadowlands fair By jennifer dome Staff Writer The Sayreville-based No Such Thing will perform June 23 at the Meadowlands State Fair, East Rutherford. Talent and determination are just a couple of ingredients that make the four members of No Such Thing believe in their music.…

  • Council expected to vote on redevelopment project

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Council expected to vote on redevelopment project By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Though they were expected to vote on a redevelopment agreement with a power conversion plan Monday, borough officials might have to wait a bit longer. That’s because an existing state law might be amended by the Legislature…

  • Playkids 22 schedules summer show auditions

    Playhouse 22 will hold auditions for its Playkids 22 summer theater group from 1-3 p.m. on June 21 at the theater, 210 Dunhams Corner, East Brunswick. The adult group presents productions for children. A limited number of children’s roles also are available. The performance schedule will be as follows: • Hansel and Gretel, 11 a.m.…

  • Two arrested after cop is shot with paintballs

    By jamie dougherStaff Writer Two arrested after cop is shot with paintballs By jamie dougher Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — A police officer was shot several times with paintballs while responding to a call about two men shooting paintball guns near a borough street. Two borough men — Richard Turback, 21, and Shaun Saul, 20 —…

  • Electric rates to be topic at community meeting

    The public is invited to a New Jersey Board of Public Utilities presentation titled "Aug. 1, 2003, and Electric Rates: What Does It Mean To You?" set for 6-8 p.m. on June 24 at the College Center Cafeteria C at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Participants will learn how to control the cost…