Category: Suburban News

  • Residents can stop calls under newly signed law

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Residents can stop calls under newly signed law By jennifer dome Staff Writer A new law that has been signed by Gov. James E. McGreevey will help to keep New Jerseyans free of dinnertime interruptions and any unwanted phone calls. The state will establish a toll-free number for residents to call…

  • Boro native tells kids of ‘best decision’ yet

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Boro native tells kids of ‘best decision’ yet By jennifer dome Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Jaclyn Cena, 9, pictures herself soaring above the clouds in this model of a U.S. Air Force plane, brought to her third-grade class by retired Maj. Anita Shorosky Tuesday. SAYREVILLE — After growing up in the…

  • Discount tickets offered for St. Stan’s Carnival

    Discount tickets offered for St. Stan’s Carnival Discount advance tickets will be offered for rides at the St. Stan’s Carnival, set for June 25-28 on the St. Stanislaus Kostka parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville. Advance tickets cost $10 for a 15-ticket sheet (a $6 savings) and are available after all Masses, at…

  • Talents have senior, 105, headed for prime time TV

    Agnes Warnerentertains at pianoand wins at bridge By jamie dougherStaff Writer Talents have senior, 105, headed for prime time TV Agnes Warner entertains at piano and wins at bridge By jamie dougher Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT 105-year-old Agnes Warner plays the piano Wednesday morning at The Chelsea at East Brunswick, the Cranbury Road assisted living…

  • Cell phones being donated to area senior citizens

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Everyone knows to dial 911 in case of an emergency. But what if there is no phone nearby when you need help? These days most people rely on cell phones to get them out of a jam when away from home, especially for the…

  • Millstone native may be Broadway-bound

    Acito, 34, penned Millstone native may be Broadway-bound Tim Acito Acito, 34, penned ‘Zanna, Don’t!,’ which has earned rave reviews MILLSTONE — What if homosexuality were the norm and male/female romance taboo? That’s the premise behind the hit off-Broadway musical Zanna, Don’t!, written by former Millstone resident Tim Acito. Acito, 34, moved to Millstone when…

  • New twp. proposal could bring savings to seniors

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer New twp. proposal could bring savings to seniors By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Some residents over age 55 could save money on their medications if the township decides to enter into a preferred prescription savings plan for senior citizens. On May 19, Councilman Edward Testino asked…

  • Remedial classes offered at Old Bridge High School

    Summer classes areavailable to students living outside the township, too By sue m. morganStaff Writer Remedial classes offered at Old Bridge High School Summer classes are available to students living outside the township, too By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — High school students from both in and outside Old Bridge are invited…

  • Man accused in series of purse snatchings

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer Police have apprehended a man accused of stealing purses from four elderly women in South River and East Brunswick. Robert Mount, 41, who police said was residing at the Parlin Guest House on Washington Road in Sayreville, was arrested by East Brunswick police May 22. Mount…