Category: Suburban News

  • Police: Group found with $15K in stolen merchandise

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Four suspects from New York were arrested last week after police reportedly found in their possession some $15,419 worth of merchandise stolen from 15 stores. Police made the arrest after being called to T.J. Maxx on Route 18 at 8 p.m. April 29 by store personnel who said they observed three women…

  • Police looking into flimflam

    EAST BRUNSWICK — An elderly couple became the victim of theft last week after opening their door to a man who pretended he had come to perform work on their Walker Street home. Police said the man tricked the female homeowner into thinking he was going to fix her chimney and distracted her while three…

  • Door opened for 700 senior units at Old Bridge border

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer Door opened for 700 senior units at Old Bridge border By josh davidson Staff Writer A large senior housing development could one day be springing up along Old Bridge’s border in neighboring Aberdeen. The Aberdeen Township Council passed two resolutions to pave the way for the construction of more than 700…

  • Bill may help U.S. military

    gain citizenship statusArea residents among those encountering status difficulties By dick metzgarStaff Writer Bill may help U.S. military gain citizenship status Area residents among those encountering status difficulties By dick metzgar Staff Writer An executive order signed by President George W. Bush and a bill introduced in the House of Representatives could make it much…

  • County-wide drive takes in record amount of food

    County-wide drive takes in record amount of food Almost 39 tons of canned goods and other non-perishable items were collected through the eighth annual Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) spring food drive. Students and teachers at 137 Middlesex County public and private schools participated in the food drive, which was conducted…

  • Two coaches remembered

    Two coaches remembered Mary Costello stands with her son, Charlie, during the dedication of the soccer fields in honor of her husband, Chuck, and Mark Shulman. The Old Bridge Girls Soccer League dedicated two soccer fields on Higgins Road in honor of Charles “Chuck” Costello and Mark Shulman Saturday morning. Both former coaches with the…

  • Property tax action pushed

    Legislative measureswould lead to discussionon property tax reform Legislative measures would lead to discussion on property tax reform State legislators face a daunting dilemma, according to state Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes Jr., a Democrat from Middlesex County. Many want to answer the call for property tax relief, but they know that substituting one tax for…

  • Quick Chek gets initial OK for store, gasoline station

    Complex would be builton site of vacant bar in Laurence Harbor section By sue m. morganStaff Writer Complex would be built on site of vacant bar in Laurence Harbor section By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A convenience store and gasoline station might soon replace a somewhat legendary watering hole. By a…

  • Judge rules redistricting must stand despite appeal

    Kilcomons had arguedshe was falsely denied right to file petition By jennifer domeStaff Writer Judge rules redistricting must stand despite appeal Kilcomons had argued she was falsely denied right to file petition By jennifer dome Staff Writer It’s strike two for Barbara Kilcomons. The former Sayreville Democratic county committeewoman, who recently lost an appeal to…