Category: Suburban News

  • 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…

  • Resident offering cash reward

    for info. on six burglaries By sue m. morganStaff Writer for info. on six burglaries By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A local resident is offering a cash reward to anyone who can help township police solve a rash of recent burglaries in two neighborhoods located off Route 34. The Van Ethel…

  • Battle of the Bands

    Battle of the Bands CHRIS KELLY No Turning Back, featuring (l-r, above) Joe Presa, 14, of Old Bridge; Anthony Picerno, 15, Holmdel; and Chad Reid, 15, Manalapan, jams Friday night during the Battle of the Bands sponsored by the Youth Guidance Council at the Old Bridge Ice Arena. CHRIS KELLY Old Bridge residents Jennifer Mannino…

  • Arrests follow altercation

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Two residents of Staten Island, N.Y., were arrested after a fight broke out at The Colosseum nightclub on Route 35 north Saturday. Jacqueline Reno, 18, was charged with aggravated assault, driving while intoxicated and having an altered license after she reportedly hit another patron…

  • A total washout

    A total washout PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI Members of the Sayreville War Memorial High School wrestling team raised funds by holding a car wash at the school Saturday. VERONICA YANKOWSKI Danny Giovenco lends a hand at the car wash Saturday.

  • Vitale withstands challenge to mayoral election petition

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Camillo Vitale OLD BRIDGE — Now that county officials have deemed his election petition valid, mayoral candidate Camillo Vitale says he’ll keep his tax-battling campaign rolling. Yet, Vitale, who is running as an independent, said he is still incensed by last week’s challenge to…