Category: Suburban News

  • Family of Navy reservist overwhelmed by support

    Wife of Old Bridge mannow serving in Kuwaitdue to give birth in May By sue m. morganStaff Writer Wife of Old Bridge man now serving in Kuwait due to give birth in May By sue m. morgan Staff Writer PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI Scott Mitchell cuddles with a stuffed animal sent by his father. Below,…

  • Council will vote on redevelopment plan

    Sayreville council has been split on issue involvingpower conversion plant By jennifer domeStaff Writer Council will vote on redevelopment plan Sayreville council has been split on issue involving power conversion plant By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A redevelopment plan that calls for a power conversion plant and senior housing near River Road could…

  • Redmond out; Gillespie in

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer Redmond out; Gillespie in By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Undaunted by Councilman Lawrence Redmond’s decision to withdraw his bid for re-election to the Township Council, the local Democratic Party has placed its support behind Economic Development Corp. Chairman Patrick M. Gillespie to run in the incumbent’s…

  • Sohor’s involvement in race for mayor now uncertain

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Despite an earlier announcement, Planning Board Chairman Roman Sohor did not file a nominating petition to run for mayor by the 4 p.m. deadline on Monday. Most municipal offices did close at 2 p.m. Monday due to the unexpected April snowstorm,…

  • Residents seek remedies as shellfish beds reopen

    Discussions continueon how to help residents affected by sewage spill By jennifer domeStaff Writer Residents seek remedies as shellfish beds reopen Discussions continue on how to help residents affected by sewage spill By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Michel Passman isn’t sure who he can trust. After gallons of raw sewage from a sewer…

  • Municipal budget focus of hearing

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Municipal budget focus of hearing By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Borough residents will have a chance to voice their opinion on the proposed municipal budget during the public meeting scheduled for April 14. The Borough Council will hold the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall, Main Street.…

  • Superintendent tells council school budget is bare bones

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Superintendent tells council school budget is bare bones By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Residents will vote Tuesday on the school district’s budget with a 24-cent tax increase, as well as a separate question that tacks on an additional 4 cents. The increase from $1.79 to $2.03 per $100 of…

  • Police arrest man after fight at Kmart checkout

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer Police arrest man after fight at Kmart checkout By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — An argument that ensued when a female customer allegedly pushed ahead of a man in a checkout line at Kmart on Route 9 Sunday night resulted in a violent altercation and the subsequent…

  • 5 candidates offer variety of views and backgrounds

    Residents will decidewho will fill 3 seats 5 candidates offer variety of views and backgrounds Residents will decide who will fill 3 seats on school board Tues. By sue m. morgan Staff Writer Five residents including the current school board vice president, two other incumbents and a former board president are vying for three seats…